Family Law

• Guardianship
  Filing actions in probate court, including estates for deceased persons and guardianships or conservatorships to protect people who are minors, incapacitated or disabled

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  We have successfully represented many Missouri families in times of tragedy and loss from personal injury or wrongful death. We have been fighting for injured Missourians and survivors for decades, and we have the reputation of being top Missouri personal injury attorneys.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Wrongful Termination
  Wrongful termination / whistleblower defense – We have successfully defended claims that an employee’s termination was wrongful or retaliation for a whistleblowing complaint, whether filed as a lawsuit or a complaint to a state or federal agency.
• Employment Discrimination
  Discrimination defense – We have successfully defended employment discrimination claims brought against our clients, from the complaint filed at the MCHR/EEOC to final resolution. We work to minimize cost for the employer by early investigation and negotiation. Where a matter cannot be resolved outside of litigation, we have successfully resolved many claims through dispositive motions practice.
• Employment Contract
  Non-compete and employment agreements – we are experienced in drafting, defending, and enforcing employment, non-compete, non-solicitation, and severance agreements.
• Employment Litigation
  Attorney Dale C. Doerhoff is an accomplished trial lawyer and a strong and successful advocate for the interests of his clients. With a broad base of experience, he currently focuses on strategic advice and litigation solutions for complex business matters, personal injury and wrongful death, governmental issues, employment disputes, computer and data tampering, estates, and trusts.
• Non-compete Agreement
  Protecting confidential information and trade secrets – we help employers protect electronic information and trade secrets from poaching by former employees through enforcement of Missouri’s computer tampering law and non-compete agreements.
• Severance Agreement
  Helping businesses with employment issues such as defending against discrimination or wrongful termination claims, properly classifying employes, negotiating severance agreements, and enforcing non-compete agreements

Property Law

• Easement

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  CVDL congratulates Dale Doerhoff for being named by Best Lawyers® as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Columbia-MO, and Heidi Doerhoff Vollet for being included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice and Consumer Law.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Attorney Jean S. Feather practiced in the areas of estate planning and estate administration for 30 years at Goller & Feather, Attorneys & Counselors at Law. She brings to CVDL her extensive experience with trusts, wills, non-probate transfers, tax, real estate, family farms, and business entity formation, operation, and succession. Planning estates from simple to complex, Jean stays current and works with experts in the field to make the latest estate planning techniques available to you in mid-Missouri. Most importantly, she makes it understandable.
• Wills
• Trusts
  Jean loves to answer clients’ questions and talk through options. How are a will and a trust different? Should husband and wife each have a trust or would a joint trust be best? What are the pros and cons of an institutional trustee? Should your IRA be paid to a see-through trust? Do you need to take steps to avoid estate tax? Should you consider an ILIT or other irrevocable trust? How could a dynasty trust benefit your family? Do you need an LLC – or more than one? When is a beneficiary deed a good idea? Why would you give your great-aunt the power of appointment over your assets?
• Power of Attorney
  Assisting with estate planning including drafting trusts, beneficiary deeds, powers of attorney, wills, and other similar documents
• Probate

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  The answers to questions like these will save money, keep you out of probate, and make life better for your family. Planning beats reacting any day; and when it comes to your estate, planning makes a world of difference. One area where planning pays off is tax consequences. While always deferring to your tax advisor, Jean will use her experience in this area to ensure tax issues are spotted and addressed.