HAEFNER LAW OFFICE - Key Persons


Amy Harms

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Senior Associate
Amy Harms was born in Colorado and subsequently lived in Georgia, Texas, New Jersey, Vermont, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Florida, moving every year or two as part of a military family. She has now lived in Saint Louis, Missouri, since 2012. Amy received her B.S. from Florida State University before relocating here to attend Saint Louis University for law school as an 1843 Scholar. She received her J.D. in May 2015 and became a member of the Missouri Bar that September. Amy's practice centers around assisting clients with family law matters. Her goal is always to have open, honest communication with clients about the problems they're experiencing and how she can best help clients to address and resolve those problems. Amy has extensive experience working with clients whose cases involve sensitive considerations like domestic and sexual violence, addiction, and mental health struggles. She understands how important it is for clients to feel seen and heard by their attorneys, the judges presiding over their cases, and the other parties, including the Guardian ad Litem, if one is assigned. In her free time, Amy enjoys spending time with her spouse and their young child, getting to Forest Park and its many attractions with her family as often as possible.

Andrea Shewcraft

Job Titles:
  • Senior Paralegal

BreAnna Menendez-Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Legal Assistant

Elizabeth Tadrick

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Senior Associate

Jenna DeBarry

Job Titles:
  • Legal Clerk
Jenna DeBarry was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended Bishop DuBourg High School in St. Louis. After graduation, she attended Missouri State University (MSU) in Springfield, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology with a minor in Psychology. She is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at Saint Louis University School of Law (SLU). When she is not studying or working, she enjoys going to the lake and spending time with her dogs, family, and friends.

Lauren Staten

Job Titles:
  • Paralegal
Lauren graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis where she received a Bachelor of Science in Criminology & Criminal Justice. Upon graduation from UMSL, she worked as a private investigator while receiving a Certificate of Proficiency in legal studies as a paralegal. Shortly thereafter, she began working in family law. Over the years, she has worked as a paralegal in a variety of legal fields including family law, probate, estate planning, personal injury, medical malpractice, real estate, and bankruptcy. On her time off, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband, two young boys, and bonus daughter at her family owned, Missouri Century Farm, as well as cheering on her kids at their various sporting events!

Mark W. Haefner - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Attorney
  • Managing Partner

Renee Behymer

Job Titles:
  • Office Billing Assistant
Renee Behymer is the Office Billing Assistant Here at Haefner Law. Renee has more than 2 decades of experience in the financial arena. Having studied finance in college Renee uses what she has learned to help organizations in their finance departments streamline processes efficiently. Renee has worked for a Fortune 500 company in their finance department leading large teams, as well as a Law Firm in their finance department. Renee has a plethora of knowledge of finance as well as the legal side of finance. Renee is a proud wife and a mother of two bonus children (Step-Children). Renee is an avid horse rider and participates in multiple horse shows. If you have any questions please feel free to connect with Renee at Renee@Flatratedivorces.com