Child abuse and neglect across the Ozarks is brought to light by the Springfield News-Leader. To read the full article visit: http://www.news-leader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012201150327.
News Archive 2012
January 2012
Child Abuse Tuesday January 17, 2012
Abusers Use Custody Battles as a Way to Seek Control Tuesday January 17, 2012
As part of the Child Abuse and Neglect series by the Springfield News-Leader, LSSM Staff Attorney Kendall Seal provides input on child custody proceedings and how abusers may use the system as a way to control their vi… » Read More
February 2012
Free Tax Preparation for Low-Income People Monday February 13, 2012
This tax season, Springfield, MO residents with incomes of $31,000 or less (any age) or up to $57,000 (age 51 or less and 65 or older) can get free help in preparing their tax returns through Volunteer Income Tax Assi… » Read More
Funding For Legal Aid is Drying Up Wednesday February 15, 2012
Missouri Lawyers Weekly recently highlighted federal funding cuts for the four Missouri Legal Services programs. Read the entire article at http://molawyersmedia.com/blog/2012/02/03/legal-services-corp-faces-shrinking… » Read More
Foreclosure Deal May Offer Relief Tuesday February 21, 2012
The Springfield News-Leader highlights foreclosures in the Springfield Metropolitan area and work by Legal Services Staff Attorney Summer Masterson . To read the full story visit http://www.news-leader.com/article/201… » Read More
March 2012
Domestic Violence Fatality Review Monday March 26, 2012
Recently LSSM hosted a mock domestic violence fatality review. The review trainer was Matthew Dale, senior consultant for the National Domestic Violence Fatality Review Initiative. The day long training provided comm… » Read More
LSSM Staff Works MARC in Branson, MO Monday March 26, 2012
LSSM staff recently worked the Multi-Agency Relief Center (MARC) in Branson, MO. The one-stop shop of relief resources for victims of the Tornado was designed for agencies to work together to help people within the re… » Read More
May 2012
Equal Access to Justice Award Presented Wednesday May 2, 2012
Attorney Lisa Simms was presented the Equal Access to Justice Award during the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association's (SMBA) Law Day Celebration on May 1, 2012. The Equal Access to Justice Award was established to… » Read More
LSSM Spotlights Attorney James R. Sharp Friday May 4, 2012
LSSM recognizes Attorney James R. Sharp for his pro bono work under the "Helping Parents Help Children" project. The project is a partnership between LSSM and the Missouri Public Defenders Office. To read the full st… » Read More
The Missouri Bar Wall of Fame Friday May 4, 2012
The Missouri Bar has posted its 2011 Pro Bono Wall of Fame. LSSM extends a heartfelt thank you to its volunteers. Visit http://www.mobarprobono.net/wof/.
BBB ALERT Monday May 7, 2012
The Better Business Bureau warns of door-to-door scams hitting the Ozarks. To learn more visit: http://swmo.bbb.org/article/bbb-warns-of-door-to-door-scams-hitting-the-ozarks-34035.
June 2012
LSSM Staff Works Solo & Small Firm Conference Friday June 8, 2012
LSSM, along with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Aid of Western Missouri and Mid-Missouri Legal Services, work a booth during The Missouri Bar's Solo & Small Firm Conference to recruit volunteer lawyers for t… » Read More
July 2012
BBB Alert Regarding Utility Bills Thursday July 12, 2012
The BBB released information today regarding a new scam that is sweeping the nation by claiming President Obama will pay your utility bills through a new federal program. Customers of utility business FirstEnergy Corp.… » Read More
LSSM Managing Attorney Joe Hills Recognized by Habitat Friday July 27, 2012
Habitat for Humanity in Springfield, Missouri, awarded Joe Hills with a Building Lives Award at its annual meeting on Monday, July 23, 2012. This award was presented to Mr. Hills for educating tenants and soon-to-be h… » Read More
August 2012
LSSM Staff Attorney Selected for Leadership Academy Wednesday August 29, 2012
LSSM's Staff Attorney Andrea R. Long is one of twelve attorneys chosen for the 2012-2013 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy. The academy, now in its 13th year, seeks diversity in gender, race, area of practice, and locali… » Read More
September 2012
BBB Alert Monday September 24, 2012
(September 21, 2012 – Springfield, Mo.) Better Business Bureau of Southwest Missouri reminds consumers not to give personal information out over the phone. BBB has spoken with numerous consumers who have received ph… » Read More
LSSM Springfield Office Building Named The Sam F. Hamra Center For Justice Monday September 24, 2012
On Thursday, October 11, 2012, the Legal Services of Southern Missouri building will be dedicated as the “Sam F. Hamra Center for Justice.” The dedication ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. with a reception to follo… » Read More
October 2012
The Missouri Bar Recognizes Crista Hogan Thursday October 25, 2012
During its recent Annual Meeting, The Missouri Bar presented one of the 2012 Pro Bono Publico Awards to Crista Hogan, Executive Director of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA).
Crista Hogan was nomin… » Read More
November 2012
Philip S. Huffman Memorial Award Presented to Beth Moutrie Thursday November 8, 2012
Beth Moutrie of Doniphan, Missouri was awarded the Philip S. Huffman Memorial Award by Legal Services of Southern Missouri (LSSM) during its annual board meeting. The Philip S. Huffman Memorial Award recognizes the co… » Read More
