John Robert Lightner is a lawyer practicing personal injury litigation, business litigation, real estate and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Drury College in 1979, and has been licensed for 45 years. John practices at Baird Lightner Millsap P.C. in Springfield, MO.
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Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.John was very professional and efficient throughout our probate process. He and his staff were a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend John.
The amazing thing about John is. He doesn't ever say he will get to that. If he is in the office, he gets back to me quickly.
Extremely professional and knowledgable, very prompt, easy to communicate with and very accessible via phone or email. Promptly returns calls.
John Lightner is a sharp, reliable and professional attorney; with whom I have trusted many and varied business and personal legal matters. I've been his client for years...and will never leave! I feel lucky to have found John all those years ago.
Mr. Lightner has excellent communication and legal skills! His long term experience in his professional field has always been very beneficial. His guidance and recommendations have been very reliable and realistic! He also has proven to be a superb and exceptional trial attorney!!!
John is a very intelligent and perceptive attorney who listens carefully first, and then cuts directly to the issues. He is adept at articulating various angles to problems to help arrive at appropriate solutions. In addition to legal expertise, he brings a refreshing business perspective. When he's not sure about an area or issue, he doesn't try to make it up, but finds the needed expertise. I would recommend John without reservation to any small to medium sized business seeking legal counsel.
I think he is a great attorney. We have used him several times and he is quick to communicate and follows up on all requests in a very timely manner. I have recommended him to several friends and family members.
Gets the job done. not a lot of unnecessary and long calls or extensive billable hours, just straight to the point results.
John Lightner has served as our Missouri legal counsel for many years. He has proven to be an attorney of exemplary character and unparalleled intellect. He and his firm have always proven to be a good value for our corporate dollar. I would recommend him without any reservation.
John not only has a great legal mind but has always conducted himself as a true professional. He earns your trust and respect by hard work, results and high ethical standards.
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1982, Missouri
1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
1981, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
MembershipsAmerican Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Missouri at Columbia
Class of 1982
J.D.
Other EducationDrury College
Class of 1979
B.S.
summa cum laude
John Robert Lightner
1901-C S. Ventura AvenueSpringfield, MO 65804U.S.A.
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