Over 130 Years of combined experience

Our attorneys have over 130 years of combined legal experience in a wide range of legal areas.

Our Practice Areas

As a full-service law firm, we professionally assist both private and commercial parties in a wide range of legal areas. With over 130 years of combined experience, our group of attorneys and paralegal staff will work with you or your business to ensure your needs are met and your rights protected.

Appeals

Lawsuits don’t always end after a trial. Appeals present a whole new level of advocacy, whether it means pursuing an appeal or responding against one. Appeals involve intensive legal research, writing, and, often, oral arguments that require time and effort to prepare and present. 

Administrative Law

Governmental boards and commissions oversee and regulate several different professions and public services. They have rules and procedures that can be complex to navigate. While these governmental bodies are not courts, they decide issues that can ultimately be reviewed by judges. People and entities dealing with these boards and commissions usually have the right to be represented by an attorney. 

Business and Commercial Law

Whether you are embarking on an exciting new business venture or need maintenance on an existing business, the Erdel, Owings, Tanzey & Newton, P.C. law firm has the resources to provide you with quality legal guidance your business deserves.

Civil Litigation

Whether you have already been served with a lawsuit or are trying to resolve a dispute before it becomes a lawsuit, our Erdel, Owings, Tanzey, and Newton, P.C. attorneys are here to assist you.

Crime victim representation

Navigating the legal process can be a traumatic experience, particularly for individuals who have suffered physical or emotional injury or financial loss as a victim of crime. Fortunately, crime victims have rights under the Missouri Constitution. This includes the right to be informed of and heard by the court at various stages of proceedings and the right to receive restitution.

criminal law defense

If you have been accused of a crime, you deserve an experienced attorney protecting your rights. We have guided our clients through the stress and upheaval of being accused of a crime, and we can assist you in a cost-effective, expedient manner.

DWI and Traffic Law Defense

If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated or have been the subject of a traffic stop, you deserve to have an experienced attorney protecting your rights. We have guided our clients through the stress and upheaval caused by serious traffic violations, DUIs, and DWIs.

Elder Law

Whether you are concerned about caring for an elderly parent, protecting an elder from abuse or fraud, or just looking for resources available for managing your loved one’s financial and personal life safely and effectively, we have the experience and the willingness to assist you.

Employment Law

We can assist you in developing hiring, firing, and promotion policies that comply with the law. We can also recommend the appropriate use and drafting of employment, non-compete, non-disclosure, and severance agreements.

Estate Planning and Wills

We have decades of experience in planning for our clients’ futures. Estate Planning is not enjoyable to think about, but we must do it to make the transition as smooth and conflict-free as possible for the loved ones we leave behind.

family law and divorce

Our attorneys are experienced in all aspects of family law and ready to assist you. We understand the upheaval caused by divorce, and we have a track record of providing compassionate understanding and the practical advice you will need to make this process as painless as possible for you and your family.

Mediation

Many civil or family law cases can reach a reasonable settlement through good-faith discussion and effort. Sometimes it helps to have a neutral, third-party facilitate those discussions. 

Municipal Law

We have attorneys who have served as city attorneys and city prosecutors for municipalities in our area, as well as municipal court judges. We can assist you with ordinance and zoning compliance, municipal court citations, and municipal management.

Personal Injury

We have protected the rights of our clients who have been injured through the fault of others for nearly 40 years. If you have been injured in an accident or have been the victim of medical malpractice, let our experienced attorneys assist you in receiving compensation for your injuries.

Probate Law

The death or disability of a loved one can be an extremely emotional and difficult time for the whole family. Our attorneys will provide compassionate guidance to you during this difficult time. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced probate attorneys.

Real Estate Law

Whether you are purchasing your first home or planning a 1031 exchange, the attorneys at Erdel, Owings, Tanzey & Newton, P.C., have the experience to ensure your commercial or residential real estate transaction is completed quickly and smoothly.

special master

Sometimes, courts need a Special Master to assist in overseeing complex evidentiary and discovery matters, helping ensure compliance with court orders or facilitating settlement and case resolution.