Total Credits: 1.4 Self Study
Originally presented at our Solo & Small Firm Conference, June 9-11, 2021
This program will discuss the different methods of eviction in Missouri and the impact of COVID on eviction proceedings. There will also be a discussion of tenant defenses. This session will give attendees a better understanding of the statutory framework and the procedural requirements for bringing an eviction action.
Speakers: Hon. Janette K. Rodecap, 16th Judicial Circuit, Kansas City; Hon. David A. Roither, 22nd Judicial Circuit, St. Louis; Robert Wise, Attorney at Law, Kansas City
Note: This material qualifies for self-study credit only. Pursuant to Regulation 15.04.5, a lawyer may receive up to six hours of self-study credit in a reporting year. Self-study programs do not qualify for GAL Certification, ethics, elimination of bias or Kansas credit.
Nuts & Bolts of Missouri Landlord Tenant Law (191.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
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Judge David Roither is an Associate Circuit Judge in the 22nd Judicial Circuit of the State of Missouri. Judge Roither has been a member of the Missouri Bar since 1999 and was in a litigation practice with his former partner the Honorable Jeffrey Medler from December, 2000, through January, 2018.
Robert J. Wise has practiced law in Missouri since 1975 when he graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School. He specializes in representing rental property owners and managers. He is a frequent speaker to property owners and attorneys on landlord-tenant law, collections, Fair Housing, and related areas and has spoken to Solo & Small firm regarding operating a law office from home. From 1999-2003 he was the executive director of the Missouri Apartment Association. He also currently serves as the executive director of Mid-America Crime Free which educates landlords and managers about crime prevention in rental housing.