Joplin attorney elected 2024-25 president of The Missouri Bar

Shelly Dreyer, a personal injury lawyer and partner at Dreyer & Tinney law firm in Joplin, was elected as 2024-2025 president of The Missouri Bar during the Sept. 18 Board of Governors meeting.

She was sworn at the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar, held in St. Louis. Her oath was delivered by Hon. Mary Sheffield.

Dreyer succeeds Megan Phillips, of St. Louis, as president of the 31,000-member Missouri Bar. Phillips transitioned into the role of immediate past president.

During her term as president, Dreyer aims to prioritize lawyer wellness; encourage bar involvement among new and young lawyers; and address the unique challenges faced by legal practitioners outside of major metropolitan areas.

Dreyer handles litigation involving personal injury, automobile accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and more.

A Springfield native, she graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law and was admitted to The Missouri Bar in 1997.