Roger P. Krumm Family Law Award

The Family Law Section and The Missouri Bar present an annual award to honor a family law lawyer who has demonstrated an exceptional degree of competence, skill, integrity, commitment, and dedication toward the improvement and advancement of the practice of family law and the children and families involved in family law matters. The "Roger P. Krumm Family Law Award" is given in honor of Roger Krumm, a family law attorney who possessed all of the characteristics, skills and integrity of those who receive this award.

You may use the following forms to make a nomination:

Nomination criteria should include:

  • Demonstrated excellence in negotiation and trial practice
  • Participation and leadership in local and statewide family law related efforts
  • Demonstrated commitment to those involved and affected by family law matters

2012 Award Winner - Patricia "Tricia" M. Scaglia

Ms. Patricia “Tricia” M. Scaglia, received her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Ms. Scaglia received a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She served as law clerk to the late Honorable Kelly J. Moorhouse, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri and to the Honorable Robert E. Larsen, United States District Court Western District of Missouri. Ms. Scaglia practices primarily in the area of Family Law, frequently serving as a Guardian Ad Litem and mediator. Ms. Scaglia also handles family law appeals.

Past Recipients of Award

  • 2011 — Gary L. Stamper, Columbia
  • 2010 — John S. Pratt, Jr., Springfield
  • 2009 — Larry V. Swall, Liberty
  • 2008 — Cary J. Mogerman, St. Louis
  • 2007 — Allan F. Stewart, Clayton
  • 2006 — Carla Holste, Jefferson City
  • 2005 — Karen A. Plax, Kansas City
  • 2004 — Michael J. Albano, Independence
  • 2003 — Lori J. Levine, Jefferson City