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Cedar County saw no change in number of lawyers in good standing in July compared to June

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Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Cedar County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing in July compared to June, according to the Missouri Bar Association.

In total, there were 13 lawyers working in Cedar County in July.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Stockton (9).

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 August 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,132 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,276 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 $177,966 in Missouri, compared to $174,969 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 over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 5% between 2023 and 2033.

Lawyers in Good Standing in Cedar County in July

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
Brian K. Hammons3278510/11/1985
Carol A. Phillips2198809/09/1972
Charles Raymond Watson7529604/11/2023
Dennis Dwight Reaves2567709/04/1976
Jacob Michael Dawson6905709/14/2016
Joseph B. Phillips2198909/09/1972
Mark Wallace Watson7535505/10/2023
Michael C. Dawson3955410/13/1989
Michael Loren Ash2785104/30/1977
Nicole Leeann Barrett5774709/21/2005
Peter Allen Lee5517209/17/2003
Thomas G. Pyle3223204/28/1984
Ty Steven Gaither2815809/01/1979

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