Cardinal Law

10/09/2026

Thousands of people float, camp, and rent cabins around Steelville every summer.

When a guest is sexually assaulted at a campground or river resort, Missouri law may hold the business responsible if it knew about the danger and didn't act. Earlier complaints, broken locks, or ignored reports can all matter.

Evidence disappears fast, especially for visitors who head home. Here's what to know:
👉 https://www.molaw.org/blog/steelville-campground-float-trip-sexual-assault-liability

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Assaulted at a campground, river resort, or cabin rental in Crawford County? Learn when Missouri law may hold the business responsible, from Cardinal Law in Steelville.

09/29/2026

What can survivors actually recover in a civil case? We're not going to throw out a number that isn't real every case is different, and anyone who promises a figure before reviewing your situation is guessing.

What we can tell you is what Missouri law recognizes: medical and therapy costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in some cases, punitive damages.

Here's a clear breakdown: https://www.molaw.org/blog/missouri-sexual-abuse-lawsuit-compensation

If you're weighing whether to move forward, we're here to talk it through.

09/28/2026

DWI with a certified prior. Dismissed.

Our client came to us with a six-year-old DWI charge, a certified prior on his record, and two law firms already behind him.

We went to work. Attorney Jose Morales filed eight pretrial motions.

Then, the day before trial, Attorney Andrew Mossman filed three more. The court set them to be heard that afternoon.

After hearing from both sides, the State entered a nolle prosequi and the charge was dismissed.

Old cases aren't lost causes. A prior isn't a conviction on the new charge. And a third firm can still be the one that finishes it.

Congratulations to Andrew and the Cardinal Law team.

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Cardinal Law provides trusted legal services in Steelville and across Central Missouri — personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning & more. Call (573) 885-1400.

09/22/2026

Not knowing what to expect can be one of the hardest parts of considering a civil case. We put together a plain-language walkthrough of what actually happens, step by step from your first confidential conversation through investigation, filing, and resolution.

No pressure, no obligation just clarity on what the process really looks like.

Read the full guide: https://www.molaw.org/blog/missouri-civil-sexual-abuse-lawsuit-process

Questions about your own situation? Every conversation is confidential reach out anytime.

A plain-language walkthrough of how a Missouri civil sexual abuse case typically moves — from a confidential consultation through investigation, filing, discovery, settlement, and trial.

09/15/2026

Sexual abuse rarely happens in isolation. Often, an institution's failure to run a background check, to act on a complaint, to provide basic security is what made it possible.

If a school, employer, church, or other organization's negligence played a role in what happened to you, they may share legal responsibility alongside the person who abused you.

We explain what that looks like in practice: https://www.molaw.org/blog/missouri-institutional-negligence-sexual-abuse-liability

Confidential case reviews are always free.

When a school, church, employer, or property owner’s negligence made abuse possible, the abuser may not be the only party legally responsible. Learn how institutional liability works in Missouri.

09/09/2026

Wondering if it's "too late" to take legal action? For many survivors in Missouri, it isn't. The law gives you more time than most people thinkand recent changes make it even more important to understand your specific timeline.

We broke down what the Missouri statute of limitations actually means for survivors of sexual abuse, including how the clock is different depending on whether you're pursuing the person who hurt you, an institution, or both.

Read more: https://www.molaw.org/blog/missouri-sexual-abuse-statute-of-limitations

If you're unsure where you stand, a confidential conversation costs you nothing.

Missouri has several deadlines for civil sexual abuse claims — against the abuser, an institution, or a family member. Learn which clock applies to your case.

08/27/2026

Sometimes the difference is simply having a team that refuses to let your case fall through the cracks.

Congratulations to our client! 🎉

08/25/2026

Custody is the part of a Missouri divorce that keeps parents up at night, and it is also the part of the statute that changed most recently.

Since August 28, 2023, Missouri courts begin from a rebuttable presumption that equal or approximately equal parenting time is in a child's best interests. The presumption can be overcome, but the burden falls on the parent asking for something different. Where that starting point sits changes how a case gets prepared from day one.

Our latest release covers the considerations that matter most in Missouri custody matters, including the difference between legal and physical custody, how courts evaluate a proposed parenting plan, and the best interests factors under Section 452.375.

Read it here: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/933917673/missouri-divorce-lawyers-at-cardinal-law-highlight-key-child-custody-considerations

Cardinal Law represents families throughout Missouri, with offices in Steelville and Springfield. (573) 885-1400 | molaw.org

For parents going through a divorce, the idea of "winning" a divorce or custody case can easily become focused on proving what the other parent did wrong.

08/20/2026

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Mossman has joined Cardinal Law as a Senior Staff Attorney.

Andrew brings more than a decade of practice to the firm. He is licensed in Missouri and Illinois, and his background spans mass tort and personal injury litigation, criminal appellate work with the Missouri State Public Defender, and family law. He earned his J.D. from Southern Illinois University and began his career as a circuit court law clerk. At SIU, he served as a teaching assistant to Professor Steven Macias.

That combination gives him a rare mix of trial-side and appellate judgment, and it fits squarely with the work this firm does every day.

Andrew will be based in the St. Louis area and will cover Franklin, St. Louis, and Jefferson counties, along with our Steelville office and the surrounding rural counties as needed.

He will be working across the firm's practice areas, including personal injury, civil litigation, family law, criminal defense, and civil rights matters.

Please join me in welcoming him to the Cardinal Law team.

08/18/2026

We're Growing — Join Cardinal Law
Cardinal Law is expanding, and we're looking for an Associate Attorney to join our team in Springfield, Missouri.

If you're looking for a firm where you can take ownership of your cases, advocate for your clients, and grow your career in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability
• Significant long-term earning potential
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Modern cloud-based practice management (MyCase)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Our attorneys work on a diverse litigation caseload and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build our presence in Southwest Missouri.

📍 Springfield Office
1736 E. Sunshine St., Suite 219
Springfield, MO 65804

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected].

Learn more about Cardinal Law at molaw.org.

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