About

Samantha D. Pennington is a highly experienced lawyer in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with a focus on estate planning and family law matters. Learn more about her background and expertise below. Samantha D. Pennington is a seasoned lawyer with a wealth of experience in handling complex estate planning and family law cases. Her legal journey began with the completion of her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Chicago John Marshall Law School in 2009. She furthered her legal education at John Marshall and obtained a Legum Magistra (LL.M) in Tax Law in 2010, specializing in estate planning. Prior to attending law school, Samantha worked as a paralegal in employment discrimination and products liability for three years. During her time in law school, Samantha received numerous awards and accolades. She was selected as an LL.M student to serve as a teaching assistant to Professor Barry Kozak, where she taught JD candidates. Additionally, she earned a CALI Award for excellence in Partnership Taxation and achieved second place overall, as well as second best brief and oralist, in the Mugel National Moot Court Competition in Buffalo, New York. Throughout her J.D. program, Samantha clerked at the Chicago-based firm Kamerlink, Stark, McCormick, and Powers, gaining valuable experience in divorce and custody cases. While pursuing her LL.M, Samantha worked as a legal extern at the Illinois Department of Revenue, assisting the Illinois Associate General Counsel with individual and estate income tax matters. In 2009, she joined the esteemed in-house tax counsel team at Integrys Energy Corporation, a Fortune 500 national energy company based in Chicago. During her time at Integrys, Samantha focused on business law, developing specialized skills in strategy and planning, as well as audit protection in federal and multi-state corporate, partnership, and limited liability company taxation. Overall, Samantha D. Pennington's diverse background and extensive experience make her a trusted and knowledgeable advocate for clients seeking assistance with estate planning and family law matters in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Legal Issues

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Trademarks

Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

Education

Associations

Costs

• Payment With Credit Card

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