Cooper County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing among its cities in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Missouri Bar Association.
In total, there were 14 lawyers working in Cooper County in the first quarter of 2025.
As of June 2024, the average salary for a lawyer in Missouri is $97,712 per year, which is just below the national average.
Although Missouri’s lawyer salaries fall slightly behind the U.S. average, the state still has a high lawyer-to-resident ratio. According to a 2023 ABA survey, there were around four lawyers for every 1,000 residents, ranking Missouri 10th in the nation.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this period.
Lawyers in Good Standing in Cooper County in Q1
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Lyndon Wooldridge | 56185 | 04/14/2004 |
| Charissa Lyn Mayes | 47814 | 04/14/1999 |
| Eric Benjamin Phelps | 60356 | 04/16/2008 |
| Harry Mark Wooldridge | 22164 | 09/04/1971 |
| Jamie Leigh Doss | 60438 | 04/16/2008 |
| Keith Michael Bail | 41547 | 10/01/1993 |
| Kim Harris Searfoss | 49969 | 09/27/2000 |
| Kimberly Ayne Force | 54867 | 04/16/2003 |
| McKenna Layne McAreavy | 72922 | 09/16/2020 |
| Philip Mark Wooldridge | 60051 | 09/12/2007 |
| Stephen McKinley Concannon | 48289 | 10/10/1997 |
| Wendy Layne Wooldridge | 41946 | 10/01/1993 |
| William Douglas Abele | 24636 | 04/26/1975 |
| Yve Solbrekken | 71599 | 04/17/2019 |
