A TRADITIONAL
GENERAL PRACTICE
LAW FIRM.
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About
The Lemon Law Firm, a history of legal practice.
James was a founding partner in Ahrens Hale & Lemon, LLC, the successor firm to The Rendlen
Law Firm, which had been a fixture of Hannibal Society for over 80 years. When Ahrens, Hale &
Lemon dissolved due to other partners leaving the legal profession, or leaving the area, James
continued to practice law with the help of staff from the firm. With the advice and support of
Jim Lemon in his of counsel capacity, as well as that of able associates, The Lemon Law Firm has
continued as a member of the legal community in Northeast Missouri. Following in the
tradition established by the predecessor firms, the Lemon Law Firm is a general practice firm
that provides legal services in many different areas of the law.
Service to the Community
Our Staff and attorneys believe in our local communities and take an active role. With
representation in Rotary, Y-Mens Club, Lions Club, the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce, New
London Parks Days Board, as well as other boards and committees, the firm is a partner in our
local communities.
About the communities we are located in:
Hannibal is located on the Banks of the Mississippi River, approximately 100 miles North of St. Louis,
100 miles West of Springfield Illinois and 90 Miles Northeast of Columbia MO. Hannibal was founded
in 1819 by Moses Bates, and was the third largest City In Missouri in 1846. Today Hannibal is home to
over 17,000 people. It is home to several large factories, including Continental Cement and General
Mills. With the Mississippi River, and nearby Mark Twain Lake, boating, swimming, water skiing, and
fishing are all available. Hannibal is the home to a thriving Art Community with artists from across
the country choosing to relocate to Hannibal. Hannibal’s Downtown is home to museums,
restaurants, shops, nightclubs and bars.
New London is located just 7 miles South of Hannibal. The County Seat of Ralls
County, New London is home to just under 1000 people. Platted in 1819, New London
is the home to the Ralls County Courthouse, which was completed in 1859. New
London is a great small town with several restaurants, a full grocery store, and other
shops for your immediate needs with Hannibal a few minute drive away.