Business Litigation Attorneys | Litigation Lawyers

Heidi Doerhoff Vollet

John D. Landwehr

Eric W. McDonnell

Jean S. Feather

Dale C. Doerhoff

Skilled advocates and advisors with integrity, diligence, and deep experience in civil litigation, personal injury, appeals, administrative law, and estate planning.

MEET OUR ATTORNEYS

With each client, large or small, we strive to provide outstanding legal service and achieve the best solution available. Our experienced attorneys help businesses and individuals navigate complex legal issues both inside and outside the courtroom so our clients can achieve the best results possible in the situations they face.

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CIVIL LITIGATION
AND APPEALS

We are skilled trial litigators and appellate advocates. We represent clients in state and federal courts across Missouri in business litigation, governmental matters, banking matters and civil appeals.

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PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH

We have successfully represented many Missouri families in times of tragedy and loss from personal injury or wrongful death. We have been fighting for injured Missourians and survivors for decades, and we have the reputation of being top Missouri personal injury attorneys. Read more

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CLASS
ACTIONS

We are an experienced and sought-after firm when it comes to class actions in Missouri state and federal courts and have successfully resolved many class actions for our clients. Read more

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BUSINESS
LAW

We are a full-service business law firm. We handle corporate and LLC formation and transactional work, business succession planning, real estate matters, and litigation where necessary including enforcement of non-solicitation and non-compete agreements.

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GOVERNMENTAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

We have been involved in many high profile and significant Missouri governmental matters, encompassing a wide variety of state entities and subjects. We also help clients with administrative law and professional licensing issues. Read more

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ESTATE PLANNING, TRUSTS AND PROBATE

We help families with estate planning. We help business owners with succession planning. We have deep experience in trust administration and Missouri probate issues.

Who We Are

CVDL is a preeminent law firm located in downtown Jefferson City. We are devoted to providing our clients with personalized and professional legal services. We prioritize excellence and a team-based approach. When you choose our firm as your lawyer, we work diligently to help you confidently navigate difficult legal issues.

Our Firm

Our firm believes in the integrity of the legal profession and actively participates in many professional activities to improve the law and the quality of service rendered by the legal profession.

NEWS

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Best Law Firm 2026

CVDL is honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the 2026 Best Law Firms in Missouri. Through peer evaluation, CVDL received 2026...

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Shelly Kintzel to take Deputy General Counsel Position

CVDL wishes our colleague Shelly Kintzel congratulations and our best wishes as she moves forward in a new role serving the State of Missouri in the General Counsel’s...