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Spencer Fane attorneys serve clients throughout the Midwest and across the United States in a variety of practice areas. In each of the practice areas listed below, our attorneys are sought out for their business knowledge, practical experience and ability to develop creative solutions to complicated legal problems. Using an interdisciplinary approach, we develop teams of attorneys to serve our clients for the life of their business. We look forward to serving you, both in matters relating to your business, and trial and appellate work in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts throughout the country.
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Wage Garnishment Defense in Missouri
Missouri wage garnishment is capped at federal limits (25% of disposable income or 30× minimum wage) — and Texas, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina ban most consumer wage garnishment entirely.
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Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Missouri
Missouri creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
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Debt-Collection Defense in Missouri
Missouri consumers facing debt-collection lawsuits have powerful defenses — federal FDCPA, state consumer protection laws, statutes of limitations, and proof requirements that collectors often can't meet.