Laura Cathleen Robinson

Overview As a commercial litigator, Laura maintains a broad practice helping clients find the optimal path. Hospitals, insurance companies, corporations and business owners across industry sectors are among the large and small clients in Missouri and Arkansas that rely on Lauras advocacy in state and federal courts, on appeal, and before state governing boards. Within her varied commercial litigation practice, Laura defends and counsels clients on matters including: Business disputes Construction disputes Discrimination and retaliation claims Mechanics liens Boundary and title issues Tax assessments Product safety Knowing that proactive compliance can be the most cost-effective defense, Laura counsels clients, particularly in the education sector, on measures that mitigate risk. Whether working with clients at a pre-emptive stage or facing litigation, what Laura finds most rewarding is identifying the best course for minimizing future exposure. Additionally, Laura regularly devotes her skills to pro bono casework. Industry Real Estate, Development, & Construction Services Commercial Litigation Construction & Design Construction Litigation K-12 Education Labor & Employment Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Product Safety Recognition Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America Commercial Litigation, 2021-2025 Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2024 and 2025 Springfield Business Journal Most Influential Woman, 2021 Missouri Lawyers Weekly Womens Justice Awards, Litigation Practitioner, 2020 Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame, 2019, 2021 Education J. D., University of Arkansas School of Lawmagna cum laude CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Legal Research & Writing II from Oklahoma City University School of Law B. A., University of Oklahoma Psychology Admissions U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U. S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Missouri Arkansas U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U. S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas Professional Memberships and Certifications The Missouri Bar Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA), Council of School Attorneys (COSA) ABC - Heart of America Law Firm Antiracist Alliance