Masterson Law is a dedicated family law and divorce practice based in Springfield, Missouri, serving clients throughout the Ozarks region. Led by Summer Masterson-Goethals, a highly-rated trial lawyer with over 20 years of experience, the firm stands out for its commitment to providing high-quality, personalized legal representation at reasonable prices. Clients appreciate the direct, attentive service they receive, as Summer personally manages each case without delegating client communication to paralegals.
The firm adopts a client-centered approach, treating each case with the care and urgency it deserves while preparing every matter for trial from day one. Summer’s background as a former legal aid attorney reinforces her belief that everyone deserves access to skilled legal counsel. She is a tenacious litigator who is equally skilled in mediation and collaborative dispute resolution, making her a versatile advocate for individuals and families navigating emotionally challenging situations such as divorce, custody disputes, and protective orders.
Services Offered
- Divorce and legal separation
- Child custody and visitation
- Custody modification
- Paternity actions
- Orders of protection and ex parte orders
- Child support disputes
- Spousal support (maintenance)
- Property division
- Family law mediation
- Civil and business litigation
- Appellate representation
- Juvenile law matters
- Parental rights cases
- Prenuptial agreements
- Adoption
- Surrogacy matters
Masterson Law primarily serves clients in Greene County and surrounding southwest Missouri communities including Nixa, Ozark, Rogersville, Republic, Branson, and Marshfield. Summer Masterson-Goethals is a member of the Missouri Bar and Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association and has been recognized as a Springfield Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree.
