Smith Lewis, LLP

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Business Law Attorney

5.0(7 Google reviews)

111 S 9th St #200, Columbia, MO 65201, United States

Information last updated October 18, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Business Law Civil Litigation

About Smith Lewis, LLP

Smith Lewis, LLP is a law firm based in Columbia, Missouri, established on June 1, 1959, by Robert C. Smith and Raymond C. Lewis, Jr. The firm is recognized as one of the oldest and largest law firms in central Missouri. It offers a broad general practice with several areas of specialization, providing legal representation to clients for over 60 years.

The firm's attorneys bring strong academic backgrounds and diverse life experiences to their practice, maintaining active community involvement. Smith Lewis, LLP, along with multiple partners, has achieved the highest AV ® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, signifying high levels of professional performance and ethical practice. The firm's offices are located in the historic City Centre at 111 South Ninth Street, Suite 200, Columbia, Missouri, a location it has occupied since 2002.

Its substantial practice areas include:

Civil Litigation
Business Law
Corporate Law
Financial Law
Public Utility Law
Estate Planning / Probate / Trusts
Real Estate and Land Use
Employment Law
Personal Injury Litigation

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Phebe LaMar — Partner
Sarah E. Giboney — Partner
Daniel G. Beckett — Partner
Beth Findley — Partner
José S. Caldera — Partner
Jackie Rodgers, Jr. — Partner
Fredrick J. (Rick) Ludwig — Attorney
John Nicholas Roark — Attorney
Elizabeth Weaver — Attorney
Allison Hazen — Attorney
William Jay Powell — Of Counsel
Colly J. Durley — Of Counsel
Services listed: Public Utility Law, Medical Malpractice Defense, Corporate Law, Estate Planning / Probate / Trusts, Real Estate and Land Use (Commercial and Residential), Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Banking / Finance, Eminent Domain / Condemnation Law, Administrative Law, Personal Injury Litigation, Commercial Litigation
Languages: Spanish
Founded: 1959
Offices: 111 South Ninth Street, Suite 200, P.O. Box 918 Columbia, Missouri 65205-0918
Awards & recognition: highest AV ® Peer Review Rating available from Martindale-Hubbell
CoMo Magazine's 20 under 40

Source: smithlewis.com · checked October 18, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
Friday: 9 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Details & Amenities

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Smith Lewis, LLP — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Smith Lewis, LLP located?+

Smith Lewis, LLP is located at 111 S 9th St #200, Columbia, MO 65201, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Smith Lewis, LLP handle?+

Smith Lewis, LLP handles Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Smith Lewis, LLP?+

Call Smith Lewis, LLP at +1 573-443-3141 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Smith Lewis, LLP well rated?+

Smith Lewis, LLP has a 5.0-star rating based on 7 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

5 reviews

Blake Robinson· via Google
Daniel Beckett was professional, punctual, and excellent in providing legal counsel. Highly recommend!
8 years ago
Tamara Gardner· via Google
Matthew Quetsch did a great job on a civil matter and the whole office was super nice. I would definitely recommend.
8 years ago
T R· via Google
Daniel is great. Wish more attorneys were like him. Great communication. Actually answers the phone and does what he says he will do.
2 years ago
krusebros· via Google
I was not a client but was assisted by Beth Findley who took the time to respond to my inquiry and provide some general assistance via email and over the phone. Although I was not a client, Beth provided useful advice and steered me in the right direction to get my legal issues resolved. I greatly appreciate the assistance I was given.
a year ago
Kal El· via Google
Daniel Beckett of Smith Lewis was a referral as we prepared to purchase an existing business. In my initial conversation with Daniel, I could tell that he understood several key points of the transaction which were critical for us to address properly. His initial draft of the purchase agreement not only covered those points just as we had discussed but also addressed several other issues that we had not considered. Unfortunately, the deal fell through because of the seller's unwillingness to grant unfettered access to financial and other information. When we received our invoice for services, I was stunned by how few hours Daniel had charged us when compared to the superior representation he had provided. Naturally, we asked for Daniel's services when the opportunity to buy out a business partner arose. I am sure that Daniel's familiarity with the nature of our business from our prior experience helped quite a bit but the buyout was a standard arrangement. The seller's attorney, however, decided to make the matter way more difficult than it needed to be by insisting on multiple sets of changes that were non-substantive, attempting to make fundamental changes to the nature of the deal and asking for irrelevant exhibits (then telling his client, our then business partner, that we had asked for them). The seller's attorney dragged the process out so long that we signed the agreement the day of closing. Through it all, Daniel handled everything quickly and efficiently and was always readily available. Again, our invoice for services was much smaller than I would have guessed, especially given opposing counsel's antics. I feel that we made an excellent choice utilizing Daniel's services and wholeheartedly recommend him.
Edited a year ago

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