Charles Lonardo

Biography Charles H. (Chuck) Lonardo has been practicing law in Southwest Missouri since 1984. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1981 and, after practicing in his native Rhode Island for about three years, opened his practice in Joplin. He is a member of the Jasper County Bar Association and The Missouri Bars Family Law Section. Mr. Lonardo was the first chairman of The Missouri Bars Subcommittee on Guardian ad Litem Training and Standards from 1997 to 2003. During that time, he developed and administered Continuing Legal Education programs for the training of about 1000 GALs throughout Missouri. When he is not practicing law, Chuck enjoys officiating high school and youth soccer, and training... Read more Charles H. (Chuck) Lonardo has been practicing law in Southwest Missouri since 1984. He graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 1981 and, after practicing in his native Rhode Island for about three years, opened his practice in Joplin. He is a member of the Jasper County Bar Association and The Missouri Bars Family Law Section. Mr. Lonardo was the first chairman of The Missouri Bars Subcommittee on Guardian ad Litem Training and Standards from 1997 to 2003. During that time, he developed and administered Continuing Legal Education programs for the training of about 1000 GALs throughout Missouri. When he is not practicing law, Chuck enjoys officiating high school and youth soccer, and training young referees as part of the Missouri Referee Development Program of U. S. Soccer. He is a past president and lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis Club. His hobbies include wines, running, weightlifting, and cooking. Classes/Seminars Initial and Continuing Guardian ad Litem Training, The Missouri Bar, 1997 - 2005 Honors and Awards President, Kiwanis Club of Joplin, 2005 - 2006 Lt. Governor, MO-ARK District 12 Kiwanis, 2008 - 2009 Professional Associations and Memberships The Missouri Bar, 1984 - Present Jasper County Bar Association, Treasurer, 2007 - 2011 Jasper County Bar Association, 1985 - Present Past Employment Positions Monkem Co., Inc., Joplin, MO, General Counsel, 1984 - 2008 Connors & Kilguss, Providence, RI, Associate Attorney, 1981 - 1984 Pro Bono Activities Kiwanis Club of Joplin, 1985 - Present Fraternities/Sororities Phi Delta Phi Read less