Cassie J. Carpenter Bugalski
Managing Member
Ms. Bugalski is the Managing Member of the law firm of Gump, Faiella, & Bugalski, LLC. Ms. Bugalski focuses her law practice on cases involving civil litigation. She focuses her practice on family law, estate litigation, estate planning, probate, injuries, insurance coverage, wrongful death, premises liability, and product liability. The majority of Ms. Bugalski’s cases are high-stakes, high-value divorce cases involving business interests, real estate and other high-value assets.
Ms. Bugalski grew up in Madison, Missouri. In 2001 she graduated from Madison High School with honors. She attended the University of Central Missouri and in 2005, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the Honors College. While studying at UCM, Ms. Bugalski was a McNair Scholar, a representative at the National Conference on Ethics in America held at WestPoint, received the UCM Student Leadership Award for three consecutive years, and represented UCM as an Alumni and Student Ambassador.
Ms. Bugalski earned her Juris Doctor in 2008 from the Law School at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. She served as Justice on the Executive Board of the Benson Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Upon graduating from law school, Ms. Bugalski practiced law in Kansas before returning to the Moberly area and joining the firm.
BAR ADMISSIONS
- State of Missouri, 2010
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 2010
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 2010
- State of Kansas, 2008
- U.S. Federal District Court, District of Kansas, 2008
EDUCATION
- Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas, 2008, J.D.
- University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, 2005, B.S.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
- Member, Women’s Law Association of Mid Missouri, 2011 – 2016
- Committee Vice Chair, Missouri Bar Solo & Small Firm Conference, 2016 – Present
- Member, Missouri Bar Leadership Academy, 2011 – 2012
- Member, Missouri Bar, 2010 – Present
- Member, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2010 – Present
- Member, American Association for Justice, 2010 – Present
- Member, Kansas Bar, 2008 – 2010
- Member, American Bar Association, 2008 – Present
- Member, Phi Alpha Delta, Law Fraternity International
- Assistant District Justice, District VII, Phi Alpha Delta, Law Fraternity International, 2008-2013
- Mentor, Washburn University School of Law Mentor Program, 2008 – 2010
- Member, Randolph County Bar Association, 2010-Present
- Member, American Association For Justice Women’s Forum
- Member, Missouri Bar Civil Practice Committee
- Member, Missouri Bar Subcommittee on Ethics, 2015
- Moderator, Missouri Bar Continuing Legal Education
PUBLISHED WORKS
- Missouri Tort Law 4th Edition, Chapter 8, Automobile Torts
- Co-Authored Civil Trial Practice, Chapter 4, 2013 Supplement
CLASSES & SEMINARS TAUGHT
- Creating Parenting Plans with Purpose, 2022
- From Intake to Trial: Fundamentals of a Will & Trust Contest, 2020
- Common Errors in Economic Damages Reports that you should know, 2018
- 10 Steps to Client Relationship Mastery, 2018
- First Years in Practice – Solo Firm Bootcamp, 2018
COMMUNITY SERVICE & PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
- Volunteer, Safe Passage Domestic Violence Crisis Intervention Services, 2014 - 2016
- Guardian Ad Litem, Randolph County 2011 - Present
- League of Women Voters, 2015 - Present
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