Law Offices of BAIRD, LIGHTNER, MILLSAP & HARPOOL P.C. 1901-C South Ventura Springfield, MO 65804 ∙ Telephone (417) 887-0133 ∙ Fax (417) 887-8740

www.blmhpc.com ∙ vyarborough@blmhpc.com

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

DATE: January 24, 2011 CONTACT: Victoria Yarborough (417) 887-0133 vyarborough@blmhpc.com Warford “Trace” Johnson III Joins SMBA Board of Directors Springfield, Missouri - Attorney Warford “Trace” Johnson III, a partner of the Springfield law firm Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool, P.C., has been selected to join the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA) Board of Directors. His term starts in 2012 and runs through 2014. Trace Johnson is BV™ rated by the Martindale Hubbell Association® Peer Review, is an A.M. Best’s Recommended Insurance Attorney and was selected as a Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® Rising Star in 2010 and 2011. In 2010 he was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as an Up & Coming Attorney and was selected as one of Springfield Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. Trace Johnson has been practicing for over 11 years. His practice includes defense litigation involving automobile and personal injury, premises liability, professional negligence and construction litigation. Mr. Johnson defends employment cases involving claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, violation of state and federal employment laws, and wrongful discharge. He has also represented employers and insurers in workers compensation claims. In addition to the SMBA, Trace Johnson is a member of the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers, the Defense Research Institute and the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance. He is the Former Board President of the Parenting Life Skills Center and the current President of the Advisory Board for the Boys and Girls Town of Missouri. Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool P.C. is a full-service firm practicing throughout Springfield and the state of Missouri. For almost 30 years the partnership has built its highly regarded, full-service law firm offering to include legal representation in banking, commercial litigation, corporate and general business, employment law, family law, government, insurance defense, intellectual property, nonprofit organization, personal injury, probate litigation, professional liability, real estate, trusts and estate planning. For more information on Trace Johnson and BLMH please visit http://www.blmhpc.com.

####