Trusted Estate Planning & Small Business Planning Attorneys in Greater Springfield, MO
Families in the Ozarks trust the staff at Worsham Law Firm to deliver solid asset protection advice. We listen to your needs, explain the law clearly, and walk you through our clear step-by-step process.
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Community-focused law firm providing Estate Planning & Small Business Planning to Rogersville, Springfield, and all of Southwest Missouri.
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Three attorneys and a dedicated support staff.
Will Worsham has dedicated his 30-year legal career to making the law accessible, practical, and efficient for everyday families. For the past decade, he has focused on estate planning — developing streamlined systems that protect families from court battles, confusion, and costly mistakes. A lifelong Southwest Missouri resident, he has been a member of the Missouri Bar since 1996 and understands the unique challenges of business ownership firsthand as an entrepreneur himself.
A native of Springfield, Missouri, Jim Robinette was originally commissioned in 1987 from West Point as an armor officer. After service in Desert Storm, he received his law degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1994. He served the JAG Corps for more than 20 years before retiring in 2017. He is a member of the Missouri Bar, the U.S. Supreme Court bar, and several federal courts.
Nicholas Sullivan joined Worsham Law Firm as an Attorney in 2026 after serving as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Christian County. He graduated from Liberty University School of Law and also has a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration. Nicholas is an Eagle Scout and served in the Marine Corps from 2006 to 2011, including a seven-month tour in Afghanistan.
Malissa Hauswirth brings more than 25 years of management experience to her role of Sr. Paralegal and Office Manager at Worsham Law Firm. Malissa is a master of client relations and specializes in helping our clients build estate plans that work for their unique circumstances. She is also responsible for bringing to life Mr. Worsham’s vision of making estate planning simple and available to people across Southwest Missouri. Malissa and her husband are also business owners, operating restaurants in Springfield and Tulsa.
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