MARY PATRICK SEIGFREID
PRACTICE DEFINITION
In 1996, I joined with
my husband in forming The Seigfreid Law Firm, L.L.C. I am licensed to practice before all
state courts in Missouri. My current practice has primarily been in the area of general
civil practice, although I have had some criminal and traffic experience. I practice in
the areas of real estate, estate planning, including the formation of all types of trusts
and wills, contract enforcement, and the formation and dissolution of corporations. I have
also practiced in the areas of family law, including divorces, adoptions, and guardian and
conservator cases. I have also worked as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Audrain County while maintaining my position with the Seigfreid Law Firm.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Upon graduating from
the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1979, I served as a staff assistant to United
States Senator John C. Danforth in Washington, D. C. My duties included correspondence,
casework, and research on issues related to constituency and current legislation. I was
responsible for all incoming mail and management of correspondence. Upon leaving this
position, I entered law school in Columbia, Missouri in 1980.
Prior to graduating
from law school, I clerked for the law firm of McAnany, Van Cleave and Phillips in Kansas
City, Kansas during the summer of 1981, and during the summer of 1982 I worked as a law
clerk for Michael Worthington in Los Angeles, California.
Upon passing the
Missouri Bar examination in 1983, I served as an Assistant Attorney General to Missouri
Attorney General John D. Ashcroft in Kansas City and later moved to the Jefferson City
office. As an Assistant Attorney General representing the Department of Mental Health, I
handled all legal work for various mental health facilities throughout the state,
including guardianships, collections against estates, juvenile placements, employment
discrimination suits, and advisement on all legal matters. I also acted as legal counsel to
the health care facilities as well as to the Department of Mental Health Central Office,
advising on matters such as conflicts of interest, interpreting, and formulating Department
Operating Regulations.
In the Consumer
Protection Division at the Attorney General's office, I interviewed constituents and
investigated their complaints. I negotiated voluntary compliance agreements, conducted
Civil Investigative Demands, and prosecuted injunctions against the illegal practices of
businesses, including work on a securities fraud case. I also served as legal counsel for
the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System and the Public School Retirement System as
well as the Division of Finance and the Division of Savings and Loan.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Audrain County Bar Association
- Missouri Bar Association
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Member United Way of Audrain County Board of Directors, 2002-2008
- Member Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 1997 - 2000
- Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Business Services Committee, 1997 - 1999
- Chairman Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Bylaws Committee, 1999 - 2000
- Audrain County Historical Society Board of Directors, 1995-2000
- Audrain County Historical Society Pictorial Book Committee, 1999 - 2000
- Audrain County Historical Society Country Fair Committee, 1996-2000
- St. Brendan Parent/Teacher/Student Association, 1992-present
- St. Brendan Fish Fry Committee - Publicity, 1999 - 2000
- Chairman St. Brendan Halloween Carnival Committee, 1995
- Member Mexico Area Family YMCA Board of Directors, 1996 - 1997
- Mexico Area Family YMCA Art Auction Committee - Publications, 1998
- Mexico A + for Education Board of Directors, 1993 - 1995
- Altrusa International Club of Mexico, 1985 - 1989
- League of Women Voters, 1985 - 1987
- Member Wednesday Club, 1990 - 1997
- President, Wednesday Club, 1995-1996
- Methodist Preschool Board of Directors, 1994-1996
- Audrain Medical Center Women's Health Services Action Group Committee, 1999 - 2001
- Recipient Business and Professional Women Outstanding Young Careerist, 1988
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science
in Education, magna cum laude - 1979 University of Missouri-Columbia
- Juris Doctor - 1983
University of Missouri-Columbia
PERSONAL
Born in Osceola,
Missouri on September 27, 1957; Married to Paul Seigfreid; 3 children; Sarah, William
& Robert. Member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and St. Brendan Catholic Church.