Mary Patrick Seigfreid, Attorney at Law
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. In 2003, I was the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Audrain County while maintaining my position with The Seigfreid Law Firm. In April 2006, I returned part-time to the Prosecuting Attorney’s office as an assistant prosecutor in the areas of child support enforcement and paternity establishment. I resigned in September 2007 and returned to private practice.
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 graduating from University of Missouri-Columbia Law School and passing the Missouri Bar examination in 1983, I served as an Assistant Attorney General to Missouri Attorney General John D. Ashcroft. I began this position 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.
I served as the Executive Director of the Audrain Medical Center Charitable Foundation from 1985 to 1989. I worked with a twelve member board of directors and was responsible for all fund-raising activities, endowment and memorial programs and other associated responsibilities of the position. In 1987, I established my own law office and continued as the Executive Director of the AMC Foundation until 1989.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Audrain County Bar Association
- Missouri Bar Association
- Bar Association of U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Audrain County Law Enforcement and Restitution Fund Board of Trustees – 2011
- City of Mexico Citizens Committee for Improved Parks and Storm Water Control – 2011
- Audrain County Domestic Violence Task Force 2009 – present
- Member United Way of Audrain County Board of Directors, 2002-2007
- 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, 1992-2005
- 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