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At Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer, we offer decades of experience, in-depth knowledge of the law and quality legal services. We know what it takes to be successful in a personal injury case and will make certain that your interests are protected at all times. Our experienced Columbia lawyers are committed to providing individualized attention and will tailor our legal services to meet your particular needs.
Ron Netemeyer
Partner
Ron Netemeyer handles wrongful death cases, as well as serious injury cases in a variety of areas including products liability, railroad crossing accidents, automotive negligence, tractor-trailer accidents, nursing home litigation and medical malpractice. Throughout his legal career, Ron has protected the rights of individuals injured by the fault of others. As lead counsel, Ron as obtained a long list of favorable results on behalf of injured people and their families, including multiple million dollar verdicts and settlements.
Jill Harper
Partner
Jill Harper focuses her practice on obtaining compensation for people who have been injured through no fault of their own. In 2018, Jill and her partner, Ron Netemeyer, received one of the Top 5 Largest reported Plaintiffs verdicts in MO for 2017, as a result of the $45M judgment awarded to their client. Shortly therafter, in March of 2019, Jill was selected by Vox Magazine as one of the Top Five Most Powerful Women in Columbia. Jill's practice focuses primarily on personal injury matters.
Jeffrey L. Hilbrenner
Partner
Jeff Hilbrenner's practice focuses on serving those who have been accused of a crime and those who have been severely injured through no fault of their own. Jeff Hilbrenner has the reputation and track record of aggressively representing clients throughout many counties in Missouri. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Missouri with degrees in Business and Law. Prior to starting law school, Jeff spent several years as a member of Congressman Ike Skelton's staff in Washington D.C.
Jordan Hudspith
Partner
Jordan Hudspith focuses primarily on domestic cases, including divorce, motions to modify child support, custody, paternity cases, and maintenance awards. Jordan was raised in Tampa, Florida and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in 2011. Subsequently, she went to law school in Birmingham, Alabama at Cumberland School of Law, and was admitted to the Alabama Bar, where she practiced civil litigation, including insurance defense.
Jessica Caldera
Partner
Jessica Caldera is an accomplished trial lawyer with more than a decade of experience in criminal law. She is regarded throughout Missouri as an exceptionally prepared and aggressive litigator. Jessica connects well with jurors and effectively communicates legal issues as a simple, relatable story. Jessica reaches creative solutions to complex legal challenges.
Ben Brammeier
Partner
Ben Brammeier is an experienced family law attorney serving clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding communities. He works with clients to navigate the many complexities of family law.
Ben attended the University of Missouri on an athletic scholarship and was a varsity letter winner on the Missouri cross country and track teams. He also earned First-Team Academic All-Big 12 honors in 2009 and 2010. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
After his time at the University of Missouri, Ben attended Officer Candidate School where he earned a commission as Second Lieutenant. Ben served seven years as an officer in the Missouri Army National Guard. It was here where Ben gained an appreciation for public service. In addition to serving his country, Ben also attended law school at the University of Missouri where he earned Dean’s List honors every semester and was a participant in the University of Missouri Veterans clinic assisting disabled veterans within the VA system.
Rebekah A. Cline
Partner
Rebekah Cline is a compassionate family attorney who helps clients navigate the many facets of domestic relations law including divorce, dissolution of marriage, spousal support, child support, post-decree litigation, and prenuptial agreements.
Rebekah earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University, and later went on to study law at The University of Akron School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 2022. As a devoted student of the law, Rebekah acted as an associate editor for the Akron Law Review. She also served as a law clerk for the Family Law group at McCarthy Lebit.
Kay Linette Evans
Of Counsel
Kay Evans focuses exclusively on criminal law. Ms. Evans has practiced in Boone County and all surrounding counties for 24 years. She began her career as a Public Defender in 1989 and was chosen as Missouri's "OUTSTANDING DEFENDER" in 1994. This honor is given to an individual each year who "faithfully and unselfishly places justice before any other concerns", and whose talent, resourcefulness and dedication to her chosen profession embodies this ideal.
In Memory of
Milt Harper
Partner
Milt Harper was the founder of Harper, Evans, Hilbrenner & Netemeyer. He passed away in 2016. Milt received a B.A. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1967 and his J.D. from the University of Missouri Law School in 1970. Milt was admitted into the Missouri Bar, United States District Court for the Western District in 1970 and in to the United States Supreme Court in 2004. Milt practiced in the areas of personal injury law, criminal defense law, and divorce law throughout Missouri.
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