Richard E. VanAntwerp
Richard VanAntwerp has been practicing law for 19 years. Richard focuses his practice on representing the interest of employers and insurance carriers in workers’ compensation matters throughout the state of Missouri. Previously, his primary practice was on the plaintiff’s side for personal injury and Social Security Disability, as well as representing debtors in Consumer Bankruptcy.Richard is excited to bring his skills and experience to the defense side representing corporations, government entities, educational institutions, small businesses, and insurance companies. He has represented thousands of clients throughout his career and argued their cases in Social Security Disability hearings, Federal District Court, Bankruptcy Court, and Missouri State Circuit Courts.
Richard practiced for a short time in Tennessee in the areas of criminal defense and Lemon Law before moving to Missouri with his wife. He has been a guest speaker for AIDS Project of the Ozarks Pozitive Perspective meetings and appeared on radio shows to discuss Lemon Law and Consumer Bankruptcy.
Richard is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, and Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Outside of the office he enjoys running with his wife, watching his sons compete in swim, hockey, and baseball, and is an avid fan of Chicago sports and the University of Tennessee.
