Richard Van Pelt Named a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers

The American College was formed in 1993 to bring together some of the best trial lawyers in America practicing sophisticated and complex family law and matrimonial matters both domestically and abroad ranging from dissolution of marriage (divorce), paternity, palimony, child abduction, and domestic torts.

The College is a select group of 100 of the top family law trial lawyers from across the United States. Membership is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and congeniality. 

Van Pelt, who practices with his wife Kay Van Pelt in Springfield, Missouri, represents individuals in dissolution of marriage proceedings, legal separations, proceedings to modify judgments. Proceedings to collect child support and maintenance, and paternity actions. 

“We strive to provide individual attention and service to our clients, and work toward a settlement, if possible. We also utilize mediation,” said Van Pelt. “We are also prepared to try your case if that is required. Our goal is to provide quality legal service and counsel to you.”

The American College has achieved national recognition through its diplomates handling well-publicized cases and cutting edge issues of local and national importance. Diplomates are also involved in the uppermost level of continuing education through the presentation of CLE programs, acting as guest speakers, participating in hands-on interactive sessions, as well as participating in the free-flow exchange of ideas and innovative concepts amongst its members.