Lawyer John L. Roark, graduated from University of Missouri at Columbia (A.B., cum laude, 1977; M.A., 1980) University of Missouri at Columbia, J.D., 1985, is now employed by Smith Lewis, LLP at 111 South Ninth Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 918 Columbia, MO 65205.

While being a member of Boone County Bar Association; Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 2003-2009); Electric Cooperative Bar Association; Defense Research Institute., John L. Roark is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John L. Roark as your lawyer, you should consider whether John L. Roark offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John L. Roark has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John L. Roark's office is located at Columbia, MO, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John L. Roark has been admitted in 1985, Missouri; U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit. His or her practice areas include .

John L. Roark's college and law school education includes University of Missouri at Columbia (A.B., cum laude, 1977; M.A., 1980), University of Missouri at Columbia, J.D., 1985. Other biographical background includes Order of the Coif. Member, 1983-1985 and Editor-in-Chief, 1984-1985, Missouri Law Review. Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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