Joseph J. Piatchek

Brief Autobiography of
Joseph J. Piatchek, Attorney and Counselor at Law

I was born in Springfield, Missouri and I have spent most of my life here in the Ozarks.  I attended elementary, middle school, and high school in Springfield.  I attended college (undergraduate and Law School) at the University of Missouri - Columbia. 

After graduating with a degree in Psychology, I returned to Springfield to work at Lakeland Regional Hospital.  I worked with adolescents who were suffering with various forms of mental illness, abuse, and neglect.  I also worked at The Burrell Center as a social worker/case manager for senior adults with persistent and acute mental illness.  During this time, I first began exploring my role as a counselor to others.  This is also when I was first exposed to the legal field, regularly dealing with many government agencies, courts, police, and occasionally attending guardianship hearings.  I eventually decided to attend law school.

After graduating with my law degree, and passing the Missouri Bar Exam, I returned to my hometown of Springfield and worked for a personal injury firm.  I then decided to hang out a shingle and begin my own law practice.  The rest is history.

Today, I am the Managing Attorney at The Piatchek Law Firm, LLC.  I am also a certified mediator, in addition to being a Member of The Missouri Bar, and The American Bar Association, including the ABA Business Law Section.  I am also a Notary Public, and provide mobile notary, witnessing, and loan closing services throughout Missouri. 

In addition, I regularly donate my time and services to local churches and non-profit agencies, and regularly provide pro-bono services through The Piatchek Law Firm, LLC. 

In the past, I have volunteered time for Legal Services of Southern Missouri, a non-profit agency providing free or low cost legal services to those who could not otherwise afford a private attorney.  

Currently, I live in Springfield with my wonderful wife, and best friend, Tracy Piatchek.  Tracy is an elementary school teacher for the Springfield Public School system.  In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, golf, exercising, cooking, and spending time with Tracy.