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John Landwehr recently sent his clients information about “keeping the farm in the family”

One of the most difficult issues in estate planning is the family farm. I can relate to the emotions involved. I grew up on a dairy farm with an iconic white frame farmhouse still prominent on East McCarty Street. It’s noteworthy that I have no ownership...

Missouri Supreme Court confirms that most state workers are at will employees  

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled on October 4, 2022 that most state employees are “at-will” employees, and as such, the state cannot negotiate terms with labor unions that would protect employees from being terminated without cause or would guarantee a...

Heidi Doerhoff Vollet recognized as a Power 30 attorney in Consumer and Commercial Litigation

CVDL congratulates Heidi Doerhoff Vollet for being recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for the third year running as a top 30 Missouri attorneys in Consumer and Commercial Litigation. The list was compiled by the Missouri Lawyers Weekly editorial team after...

2022 Readers Choice Awards

CVDL is honored to have been named the 2022 Top Law Firm in Jefferson City as selected by News Tribune Readers. Dale Doerhoff was selected as the Top Estate Planning Lawyer. Congratulations to the other winners selected as best local businesses and...

Missouri Supreme Court to consider what constitutes “abuse of process”

On March 15, 2022, the Supreme Court of Missouri accepted transfer in Schlafley v. Cori. The case will address the elements that must be pleaded in a tort claim for abuse of process. In Schlafley, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant had brought several...

Founders Day

CVDL celebrated “Founders Day,” an annual celebration marking the anniversary of the firm’s April 1, 1966 founding by Winston Cook and Thomas Vetter.  The firm continues to strive to uphold the highest ethical and legal services standards set by...