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Unchanged number of lawyers in good standing among cities in Scott County in August compared to previous month

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Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

Megan Elizabeth Phillips The Missouri Bar President | LinkedIn

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

In total, there were 11 lawyers working in Scott County in August.

Countywide, the highest number of lawyers was registered in Benton (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 Scott County in August

Lawyer NameBar NumberDate of Admission
Amanda Lorraine Oesch5996509/12/2007
D. Blake Pearson4501910/04/1996
David Andrew Dolan3194505/01/1982
Donald Ray Cobb7091809/12/2018
Heath Landon Robins6513909/19/2012
James A. Pinkston3422110/10/1986
Keith Pratt Allen5759209/21/2005
Kenneth E. O'Neal4422009/29/1995
Raymond Michael Brownlee7073704/24/2018
Robert Zachary Horack6814409/16/2015
Scott Travis Horman5037909/27/2000

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