Schmidt Kirby & Sullivan PC - Springfield, MO

Decades of Dedicated Estate and Business Legal Counsel in Springfield

For more than four decades, Schmidt, Kirby and Sullivan, P.C. has provided trusted legal counsel to families and business owners across southern Missouri. Founded in 1979 by the late John H. Schmidt, the firm continues its dedicated service through attorneys David F. Sullivan and Matthew N. Schmidt. Combining transactional precision with seasoned courtroom advocacy, the firm serves clients throughout Greene, Christian, and surrounding counties, delivering personalized strategies for legacy protection and commercial enterprise.

Comprehensive Practice Areas and Legal Services

Clients seeking to find a lawyer who provides meticulous legal solutions across generational planning and commercial enterprise rely on the firm for diverse core areas:

Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation

Safeguarding family assets requires strategic foresight and precise drafting. The attorneys assist clients with last wills and testaments, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Tailoring each plan to family goals, the firm works to minimize taxes, protect beneficiaries, and avoid lengthy court administration.

Trust Administration and Probate Litigation

Navigating the probate process after losing a loved one can be challenging. The firm guides personal representatives and trustees through probate administration and trust settlement. When disputes emerge over asset division, undue influence, or fiduciary duties, litigator David F. Sullivan represents clients in trust and probate litigation to protect their rights.

Business Formation, Governance, and Transactions

Entrepreneurs and established companies regularly turn to the firm for guidance through business formation, limited liability company operating agreements, corporate bylaws, mergers, and business succession planning. The firm structures agreements that minimize liability, safeguard operational stability, and support long-term commercial growth across southwest Missouri.

Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Matters

The firm handles a full spectrum of civil disputes, including breach of contract, partnership conflicts, landlord-tenant disputes, and commercial property issues. In real estate transactions, the attorneys draft and review purchase agreements, commercial leases, easements, and title documents, effectively representing buyers, sellers, and property owners in and out of the courtroom.

Why Clients Choose Schmidt, Kirby and Sullivan

When you decide to hire an attorney to protect your family or enterprise, selecting a firm with proven longevity makes all the difference:

• Established Heritage: Guiding Missouri clients since 1979 with consistent integrity and stability.
• Personalized Attorney Guidance: Direct collaboration with experienced attorneys rather than administrative case managers.
• Multi-Disciplinary Strength: Seamlessly integrating estate planning, business law, and civil litigation under one roof.
• Deep Community Roots: Active leadership in the Greene County Estate Planning Council and the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association.

Contact Schmidt, Kirby and Sullivan, P.C.

Whether you require proactive succession planning or need a lawyer urgently to resolve a contested estate or commercial contract dispute, Schmidt, Kirby and Sullivan, P.C. is ready to help. Contact the Springfield office on South Ingram Mill Road today to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced attorney.