Pulaski County saw four more 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 32 lawyers working in Pulaski County in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 28 the quarter before.
The license was granted in Waynesville.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carrie B. Williamson | 63326 | 09/15/2010 |
| Cary L. Hansen | 36398 | 10/13/1989 |
| Christopher Neil Piatt | 63570 | 04/20/2011 |
| Colin Patrick Long | 48540 | 10/10/1997 |
| David Michael Lowe | 47195 | 03/13/1996 |
| Deborah Ann Hooper | 48419 | 04/25/1997 |
| Douglas Ray Smith | 60249 | 11/06/2007 |
| James Leslie Thomas | 24986 | 04/26/1975 |
| Janet Louise Blachowski | 73485 | 07/13/2021 |
| Jeffrey Edward Thomas | 61821 | 09/09/2009 |
| John Matthew Farris | 49401 | 04/17/1998 |
| Joseph Allen Chambers | 77157 | 10/30/2024 |
| Justin Phillip Brickey | 73643 | 09/15/2021 |
| Kathleen Slone | 78216 | 09/24/2025 |
| Kevin Scott Hillman | 58059 | 05/09/2006 |
| Kimberly Faith Lowe | 46461 | 04/21/1995 |
| Laura Ellen Kriebs | 42583 | 09/29/1995 |
| Lawrence William Hardwick | 63862 | 09/14/2011 |
| Margaret Mary Anne McAuliff | 78095 | 09/24/2025 |
| Mark Charles Prugh | 53474 | 10/09/2001 |
| Matthew Robert Miller | 61600 | 09/09/2009 |
| Melissa Ann Lloyd | 78500 | 01/21/2026 |
| Michael Ray Dunbar | 37066 | 10/09/1987 |
| Michael Vernon Headrick | 41752 | 10/01/1993 |
| Randy Michael Gray | 73566 | 08/09/2021 |
| Robert Hungate Smith | 74843 | 09/14/2022 |
| Ronda Leigh Cortesini | 56030 | 07/22/2004 |
| Sara L. Jones | 73529 | 07/13/2021 |
| Tyce Stuart Smith | 26703 | 07/14/1975 |
| Tyler Liane Prugh | 73556 | 07/13/2021 |
| Wayne Daniel Gifford | 27264 | 04/29/1978 |
| William John Hudson | 64923 | 09/19/2012 |
