Henry County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing among its cities in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Missouri Bar Association.
In total, there were 25 lawyers working in Henry County in the first quarter of 2026.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period. Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.
As of April 1, 2026, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,075 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,716 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $178,190 in Missouri, compared to $187,549 nationwide.
Missouri has a high concentration of lawyers, with nearly four attorneys per 1,000 residents in 2024 — the 10th highest ratio in the country, according to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession.
The United States has more than 1.3 million active lawyers, with employment projected to grow 4% between 2024 and 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Ann-Marie Fritz Allen | 76027 | 05/07/2024 |
| Ashley Lindsay West | 71614 | 04/17/2019 |
| Audara Lynn Lutjen | 53191 | 09/19/2001 |
| Benjamin C. Bellamy | 75470 | 09/13/2023 |
| Darrell Dean Baedke Damschen | 74391 | 04/12/2022 |
| Fred R. Bunch | 26258 | 04/30/1977 |
| Gable Benjamin Dull | 74639 | 09/14/2022 |
| Gary Vance Cover | 28854 | 09/13/1980 |
| Harold Leroy Dump | 63472 | 04/20/2011 |
| Hurley Deane Mahan | 33723 | 10/10/1986 |
| J. Eric Mitchell | 48477 | 09/24/1999 |
| James Charles Johns | 29711 | 09/19/1981 |
| James E. Switzer | 41270 | 09/12/1990 |
| James Kelso Journey | 25650 | 04/24/1976 |
| James Race Leiber | 73814 | 09/15/2021 |
| Jeffery Thomas Adams | 42550 | 09/30/1994 |
| Jeffrey Leon Dull | 34766 | 10/09/1987 |
| Lachrisha Marie Gray | 69541 | 04/12/2017 |
| Marcus Glen Reed | 31452 | 09/17/1983 |
| Matthew David Lowe | 54747 | 04/16/2003 |
| Michael Brandon Baker | 60031 | 09/12/2007 |
| Michael X. Edgett | 27097 | 09/03/1977 |
| Richard Mark Shields | 43313 | 10/01/1993 |
| Sarah England Duncan | 58861 | 10/04/2006 |
| Zachariah Anthony Maggi | 60909 | 09/17/2008 |
