Awards & Recognitions

Recognizing Professional Excellence, Leadership, and Service

Attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC have received numerous professional honors and recognitions for their work in domestic relations law, leadership within the legal profession, and contributions to their communities.

From national attorney recognition programs to regional business and legal leadership awards, these distinctions reflect the professional accomplishments of individual attorneys and the continued growth of Stange Law Firm, PC.

The following highlights some of the awards, honors, and professional recognitions received by the firm and its attorneys.

Featured National and Regional Recognitions

Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers — 2027

Honorees: Kirk C. Stange and Kelly Davidzuk

Kirk C. Stange and Kelly Davidzuk were selected for inclusion in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers guide, published October 9, 2026.

The Lawdragon 500 recognizes 500 attorneys throughout the United States who assist clients with complex domestic relations matters and significant life transitions. Selections are based on nominations, independent research, and peer review.

View the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers Guide.

Missouri Lawyers Weekly Law Firm Leader Award — 2026

Honoree: Kirk C. Stange

In 2026, Kirk C. Stange was selected as one of only five recipients of the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Law Firm Leader Award.

This annual recognition honors law firm leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, strategic vision, and professional achievement.

Read Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s feature on Kirk C. Stange.

St. Louis Small Business Monthly Hall of Fame — Class of 2026

Honoree: Kirk C. Stange

Kirk C. Stange was inducted into the St. Louis Small Business Monthly Hall of Fame as a member of its Class of 2026, joining nine other honorees.

The Hall of Fame recognizes business leaders who have demonstrated sustained excellence, innovation, leadership, and long-term contributions to the St. Louis business community.

Stange was recognized for his leadership in building Stange Law Firm into one of the nation’s largest domestic relations law firms and for his contributions to the legal profession and regional business community.

Missouri Lawyers Weekly POWER List

Honoree: Kirk C. Stange | 2020–Present

Kirk C. Stange has been selected to Missouri Lawyers Weekly’s POWER List for Family Law every year since 2020.

The annual list recognizes 30 attorneys who have made a significant impact on domestic relations law throughout Missouri, highlighting professionals who influence and help shape the state’s legal community.

Additional Recognition: 2025 Top 100 POWER List

In 2025, Stange was also named to the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Top 100 POWER List. For this recognition, the publication’s editorial staff evaluates hundreds of attorneys previously featured across its various POWER Lists to identify 100 influential attorneys in Missouri and neighboring metropolitan areas.

Super Lawyers® Recognition

Super Lawyers Honorees

Attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC have received recognition from Super Lawyers for their professional accomplishments in domestic relations law.

Super Lawyers uses a multiphase selection process incorporating peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Candidates are assessed using indicators of professional achievement, peer recognition, and career accomplishments.

Each year, no more than 5% of attorneys in each state are selected as Super Lawyers honorees.

Rising Stars Honorees

Several Stange Law Firm attorneys have also been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for Domestic Relations Law.

Rising Stars uses a selection process involving peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. No more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state receive this distinction annually.

Attorneys recognized include:

• Andrew Rankin
• Kelly Davidzuk
• Laura Voegeli
• Chad Hager
• Dakota Britt
• Chuk Okereke
• Grace Okorocha

Kirk C. Stange was previously recognized as a Rising Star in 2013 and 2014 before receiving Super Lawyers recognition beginning in 2015.

Learn more about the Super Lawyers selection process.

Professional Ratings and Attorney Recognition

Lead Counsel® Verified

Numerous attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC have earned Lead Counsel Verified status.

Established in 1997, the Lead Counsel Rating recognizes attorneys who have demonstrated substantial legal experience, favorable peer endorsements, and a history free from professional discipline.

Stange Law Firm attorneys who have earned Lead Counsel Verified status include:

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Avvo Attorney Ratings

Avvo evaluates attorney profiles using factors that include legal experience, professional achievements, and peer endorsements.

Several attorneys at Stange Law Firm have received Avvo’s Superb and Excellent ratings.

Superb Rating

• Kirk Stange
• Kelly Davidzuk
• Antony Jones

Excellent Rating

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Law Firm Growth and Business Recognition

Law Firm 500 — Six-Time Honoree

Recognized: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2026

Stange Law Firm, PC was recognized as a Law Firm 500 Honoree for five consecutive years from 2016 through 2020 and again in 2026, ranking among the fastest-growing law firms in the United States.

Law Firm 500 evaluates participating firms based on revenue growth over a three-year period. The rankings recognize firms demonstrating sustained growth, strategic planning, and business performance.

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Expertise.com Recognition

Stange Law Firm, PC has been recognized by Expertise.com as one of the Best Domestic Relations Lawyers and Best Matrimonial Lawyers in numerous markets throughout the United States.

Expertise.com evaluates local service providers across a variety of industries to help consumers identify professionals in their communities.

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Additional Individual Honors and Professional Contributions

The Missouri Bar — Continuing Legal Education Recognition

Honoree: Kirk C. Stange | 2017

In 2017, The Missouri Bar recognized Kirk C. Stange for his significant contributions to continuing legal education for Missouri attorneys.

The Missouri Bar acknowledged his repeated presentations at several of its educational programs, including:

• MoBarCLE Annual Law Update
• Annual Family Law Conference
• CLE by the Sea
• Family Law Essentials
• How to Build and Manage Firm Success

The recognition expressed appreciation for his continued service to Missouri’s legal community and his efforts to advance attorney education.

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Emory University School of Law — Adjunct Professor

Kirk C. Stange serves as an Adjunct Professor at Emory University School of Law, contributing his professional experience and knowledge to legal education.

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National Council of American Executives — Top Ranked U.S. Executives

Honoree: Kirk C. Stange | 2014

In 2014, Kirk C. Stange was recognized as one of the National Council of American Executives’ Top Ranked U.S. Executives.

According to the organization, the distinction recognizes approximately the top ten percent of executives evaluated, considering professional excellence, leadership, and recognition from industry organizations, peers, clients, and the media.

View Kirk C. Stange’s recognition.

Speaking Engagements and Continuing Legal Education

Sharing Knowledge With the Legal Community

The founding partners of Stange Law Firm, PC, along with other firm attorneys, have devoted significant time to presenting Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and educational seminars.

Through these presentations, firm attorneys share their experience with other lawyers, judges, paralegals, and legal professionals on topics involving domestic relations law, litigation, law practice management, and professional development.

Organizations that have hosted Stange Law Firm presenters include:

• National Business Institute
• The Missouri Bar
• myLawCLE
• Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• Eighth Circuit Judicial Conference
• Institute for Paralegal Education
• Strafford Publications
• HalfMoon Education
• Clear Law Institute

These educational contributions reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to professional development and participation in the broader legal community.

Important Information About Awards and Recognitions

Awards, professional ratings, and recognitions are issued by independent third-party organizations, each with its own selection criteria and methodology. Recognition of an attorney or law firm does not guarantee a particular result in any legal matter.

Individual recognitions may relate to different award years, jurisdictions, or periods of professional service. Current status should be confirmed with the issuing organization.

Please review our awards and recognitions disclaimer for additional information concerning selection criteria, methodology, and other relevant disclosures.

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