Facing a divorce or other family law matters in St. Louis, Missouri area is never easy. The situation can become even more stressful and emotional when children are involved. When these situations arise, having knowledgeable family law counsel in your corner can provide you with guidance and peace of mind as you navigate through your case. Bruce Hopson is a dedicated, experienced Attorney. He is ready and able to assist clients throughout the Missouri side of the Metropolitan St. Louis area. Bruce earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia, Missouri. Prior to earning his J.D., he also attended the University of Missouri in Columbia for his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Journalism at the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism. Bruce is licensed and ready to help clients in the State of Missouri and is also a member of the American Bar Association, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Before starting his own firm, Bruce worked many years in various legal roles, gaining valuable trial and case preparation experience. His experience includes working as an attorney at a national, family-law law firm based in St. Louis at its Jefferson County office where he represented clients in all aspects of family law, such as divorce, child custody and child support orders, and orders of protection at all levels of the case. Bruce also gained legal experience working as an attorney at a prominent personal injury law firm in the St. Louis, Missouri area where he mainly handled cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, and medical malpractice. In this role, he wrote settlement letters for over 100 clients, negotiated lien reductions with Medicaid and other health care providers, drafted documentation, and successfully litigated cases. Bruce also previously had his own law practice in St. Louis, where his work included drafting and preparing estate plans for individuals and couples, including wills, trusts, and medical directives. He is eager to utilize his litigation and negotiation skills to help his clients rebuild their lives. Outside of his legal work, Bruce is an avid swimmer. He swam for the University of Missouri on scholarship and continues to compete as a Masters swimmer, including on the national level.