About T. Drew
T. Drew Schauffler trained at the University of Missouri, earning a B.S. in history in 2000 and a J.D. in 2004. He finished law school at a time when the local legal community was dealing with shifting practice demands. Those years shaped how he approaches research and case preparation. He kept one foot in the academic study of history and the other in practical legal training.
His early career included roles that introduced him to courtroom procedure and client counseling. Over time he moved into positions of greater responsibility and now serves as a senior associate at The A.W. Smith Law Office P.C. In that role he manages files, prepares pleadings, and appears on behalf of clients in Missouri courts. Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation and direct in court, preferring clarity over theatricality.
Schauffler is licensed to practice in Missouri. He holds current memberships in the Missouri Bar Association and the Boone County Bar Association. He also belongs to the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers, an affiliation that connects him to other lawyers who handle contested civil matters. Those memberships provide regular contact with peers and resources for staying current on changes in procedural rules and state law.
In day-to-day practice he balances document work with client meetings and court appearances. The senior associate title at his firm indicates a level of experience entrusted with complex or lengthy matters. He drafts motions, conducts discovery, and prepares witnesses when a case moves toward trial or settlement negotiations. He is described by peers as attentive to case detail and practical about litigation timelines.
Outside the courtroom, Schauffler’s background in history informs his written work. That training shows in how he frames narratives for judges and juries. It also shapes the way he evaluates documentary evidence and organizes factual timelines for litigation files. He has applied that approach across multiple types of civil matters handled by his firm.
He practices in Missouri and maintains memberships that keep him connected to the regional legal community. He currently practices at The A.W. Smith Law Office P.C., representing clients in matters brought in Missouri courts.
