Stone County saw no change in the number of lawyers in good standing practicing among its cities in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, according to the Missouri Bar Association.
In total, there were 15 lawyers working in Stone County in the second quarter of 2025.
Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period. Lawyers in good standing do not have any complaints or disciplinary actions being taken against them.
As of July 1, 2025, average lawyer salaries in Missouri ranged from $95,091 for an entry-level attorney handling routine legal work (Attorney I) to $240,243 for highly experienced attorneys managing complex cases with significant autonomy (Attorney V). Mid-level attorneys, such as those in Attorney III roles—who handle highly complex legal work with moderate supervision—earned on average $178,018 in Missouri, compared to $174,969 nationwide.
Missouri has a high concentration of lawyers, with nearly four attorneys per 1,000 residents in 2024 — the 10th highest ratio in the country, according to the ABA Profile of the Legal Profession.
The United States has over 1.3 million attorneys, with the lawyer population projected to grow by 5% between 2023 and 2033.
| Lawyer Name | Bar Number | Date of Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Mark Blankenship | 38963 | 09/27/1991 |
| Carl Stephen Yendes | 29782 | 04/25/1981 |
| Dylan MacDaniel Bates | 63702 | 09/14/2011 |
| Eric Octavio Chavez | 46281 | 10/10/1997 |
| Gregory Ray Gibson | 44725 | 10/01/1993 |
| John Martin Taylor | 42051 | 10/01/1993 |
| Mark Edward Rundel | 30464 | 09/18/1982 |
| Marlee Lynette Rowe | 77440 | 03/12/2025 |
| Matt Alan Selby | 36159 | 10/10/1986 |
| Michael John Hurney | 74322 | 04/13/2022 |
| Nancy Kelley Yendes | 28182 | 09/01/1979 |
| Patricia Kelley Fleetwood | 53532 | 04/17/2002 |
| Richard Gregg Maxon | 74256 | 03/16/2022 |
| Wesley Mark Weber | 68822 | 04/13/2016 |
| William Grover Todd | 33259 | 10/11/1985 |
