Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Branson, MO
Schenewerk & Finkenbinder Attorneys At Law is a dedicated legal practice serving clients across Southwest Missouri. With over 50 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in real estate law, business law, consumer protection litigation, appellate practice, and civil litigation. We represent property associations, developers, entrepreneurs, and individuals in both state and federal courts. Our founder, Russ Schenewerk, brings expertise in condominium law, timeshare fraud, and commercial property tax appeals, having successfully tried cases in Missouri and Arkansas.We prioritize client needs through personalized legal strategies and maintain a strong commitment to community service, including pro bono representation for indigent clients and veterans. Fluent in Spanish, we serve a growing Hispanic clientele and advocate for transparency in real estate and consumer transactions.
Services
Real Estate Law
Business Law
Consumer Protection Litigation
Appellate Practice
Civil Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in real estate and business litigation.
- Our firm specializes in consumer protection cases against timeshare and vacation club fraud.
- We offer pro bono services for indigent clients and disabled veterans.
- Our founder is licensed in Missouri, Arkansas, and federal courts.
- Fluent Spanish services available for Hispanic clients.
What people say
Successful trial verdicts
Extensive litigation experience
Dedicated to client needs
Pro bono representation
Fluent Spanish services
Services
Real Estate Law
Our firm handles real estate contracts, construction defect litigation, condominium law, and landlord/tenant disputes. We represent property owners, developers, and associations in resolving boundary disputes, zoning issues, and easement conflicts. With decades of experience, we provide strategic counsel for residential and commercial property matters.
Consumer Protection Litigation
We advocate for consumers victimized by timeshare and vacation club fraud through litigation and settlements. Our attorneys have recovered over $1 million in restitution for senior citizens and others affected by deceptive sales practices. We collaborate with the Missouri Attorney General's office to combat consumer fraud.
Appellate Practice
Our firm represents clients in Missouri Court of Appeals and Supreme Court proceedings. We handle appeals for individuals and attorneys seeking guidance through complex appellate processes, leveraging extensive experience in state and federal appellate litigation.
Civil Litigation
We manage diverse civil litigation cases including breach of contract, property damage claims, and business disputes. Our attorneys have tried cases in both state and federal courts, delivering verdicts for clients in complex commercial and personal litigation matters.
Business Law
We assist entrepreneurs in forming business entities like LLCs, partnerships, and corporations. Our counsel considers clients' accounting preferences and long-term goals to establish optimal business structures. We provide ongoing legal support for business operations and transactions.
People
Russ Schenewerk
Partner
Founder of Schenewerk & Finkenbinder Attorneys At Law, Russ specializes in real estate law, consumer fraud, and appellate practice. Licensed in Missouri, Arkansas, and federal courts, he has over 20 years of trial experience and serves pro bono clients regularly.
Chaste Higgins
Associate
Chaste Higgins is an associate attorney focusing on real estate transactions and business law. He provides legal counsel for property disputes and corporate formations while supporting the firm's litigation practice.
Questions
What areas of law does Schenewerk & Associates specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, business law, consumer protection litigation, appellate practice, and civil litigation for individuals and businesses.
Which counties do you serve in Southwest Missouri?
We serve Taney, Stone, Christian, Greene, Douglas, and Ozark Counties with comprehensive legal representation.
Does the firm handle consumer fraud cases?
Yes, we specialize in timeshare and vacation club fraud litigation with significant trial victories across Missouri.
Are there pro bono services available?
We provide regular pro bono representation for disabled veterans and individuals with serious physical disabilities in the Tri-Lakes area.
