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John W. Housley
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John W. Housley

4.4
1 review

901 St. Louis Street 20th Floor, Springfield, MO 65806

Business, Commercial & Corporate Law, Civil Litigation & Class Action and Creditors' Rights & Collections

About John W. Housley

John W. Housley has extensive experience in local government law, civil rights defense, commercial litigation, creditors’ rights and collections, real estate law and class actions. John’s practice involves representation of numerous local governments: he is the county counselor for Christian County and Webster County, the assistant county counselor for Greene County, and the city attorney for Fair Grove, Missouri. In addition, John defends the Springfield Police Department and has represented the city of Springfield in both state and federal court litigation.

In his 32 years of practice, John has handled numerous appeals to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Missouri Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court. In addition to his experience representing local governments and businesses, John has an extensive practice in planning and zoning litigation and has been instrumental in the development and enforcement of Greene and Christian County’s zoning ordinances and building codes.

Mr. Housley is a Missouri Commissioned Peace Officer and has been a Christian County deputy sheriff for the past 20 years. He has drafted policy and procedure manuals for the Greene and Christian County Sheriff’s Departments as well as assisted other departments in revising their policies and procedures. He is a POST certified instructor and regularly conducts seminars for law enforcement officers. He has been a speaker at numerous seminars and the annual meetings of the Missouri Association of County Commissioners, the Missouri Recorder’s Association, and the Missouri Sheriff’s Association.

John serves as pro bono counsel for the Pregnancy Care Center. He is on the Board of Directors of the Springfield Landmarks Preservation Trust and is a member of the Springfield Executive Breakfast Club. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Second Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri.

Memberships

- Missouri Bar

- Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association


 

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John W. Housley got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 3
    • Business, Commercial & Corporate Law
    • Civil Litigation & Class Action
    • Creditors' Rights & Collections

Practice Details

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    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Lowther Johnson, Attorneys At Law, LLC
  • Additional Links
    http://www.lowtherjohnson.com/attorneys/housley/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, Missouri
    U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
    Memberships
    Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
    The Missouri Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Missouri
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Drury College
    Class of 1977
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1954
    Springfield, Missouri, October 9, 1954

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Member at Lowther Johnson, Attorneys At Law, LLC
4.4
1 review

901 St. Louis Street 20th FloorSpringfield, MO 65806U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John W. Housley was admitted in 1980 to the State of Missouri.
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    Yes, John W. Housley has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Lowther Johnson, Attorneys At Law, LLC has 20 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Lowther Johnson, Attorneys At Law, LLC was established in 1975.
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    John W. Housley is listed in the Bankruptcy Law, Civil Rights, Class Actions, Construction Law, Insurance Defense, Insurance Law, Labor and Employment Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Workers Compensation section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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