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Practice Areas: Plaintiff Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, Wrongful Death

Additional Information: eborah Dodge has lived in the Ozarks since her childhood. She graduated Cum Laude from Central Methodist College in 1989 with a degree in Communications. In 1993, she graduated from Washburn University School of Law with Honors and has practiced in Springfield, Missouri with the same lawyers since 1994. Prior to joining the firm, Deborah enjoyed the experience of working as a law clerk for the Honorable John E. Parrish at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern Division.

Ms. Dodge is a trial lawyer who represents both claimants and defendants. A major focus of her career has been representing claimants who, as patients, have received poor medical care in the doctor's office, hospital or nursing home setting. Another major focus of her practice includes representing individuals and businesses who have been sued based upon allegations of negligence. Regardless of the party she represents, a major component of her practice entails appellate work. She has an AV rating with Martindale Hubbell which is the highest rating awarded by her peers.

Personal:
Deborah is married and has two children. She is a supporter of Camp Barnabas, a unique camp focusing on the talents and gifts of children with physical disabilities. She is active with her family's activities and enjoys participating in the arts in her spare time.

The 2001 recipient of the David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award


Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Member
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, Past Member
Missouri Bar Association, Member