Moniteau County Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Specialties: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Workers Compensation, General Negligence, Business and Commercial Litigation, Fraud, Breach of Contract, Construction Law, Mechanic's Liens; Real Estate, Commercial Lease matters, Commercial Lease negotiation and enforcement, Stock Broker Negligence and Fraud /FINRA Arbitration Franchise and Trademark enforcement, Employee Non-compete and Trade Secret disputes, General Business Counsel.

Mr. Smith is a trial attorney and zealous civil litigator practicing primarily in the areas of employment and disability discrimination, whistleblower litigation, governmental liability, catastrophic personal injury and property damage, wrongful death, tractor-trailer crash litigation, insurance defense, and business and commercial litigation. He aggressively defends the rights of clients in high-stakes litigation and decisively leverages cutting-edge trial technology in the courtroom to maximize understanding and persuasion while minimizing complexity. Mr. Smith is equally adept as a litigator outside of the courtroom. He is a prolific writer and has had notable success with summary judgment motions, complex motion...

MY FIRM'S MISSION STATEMENT - IT IS DIFFERENT THAN THE USUAL STANDARD STATEMENTS BY MANY PERSONAL INJURY FIRMS OR LAWYERS. We all see statements such as: "We care about you" Do you really think any law firm would advertize or have a mission statement that they don't care! Here is another interest tag line. "Experienced and Professional" I have never seen an ad or mission statement that we have no experience and we are unprofessional. For Pete's sake, lawyers are all professionals licensed by the Missouri Bar. Likewise you will see words such as "aggressive", "compassionate" "serious" or statements...

Jaclyn Zimmermann dedicates her practice to helping people who need a voice against big businesses and stingy insurance companies. She represents people in all areas of employment law, including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination, as well as helping people with personal injuries. She knows how difficult it can be for individuals to fight against large corporations and insurance companies, who often have large legal teams defending them, because she spent several years prior to founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC defending insurance companies and businesses. This experience gives Jaclyn a unique perspective on how to successfully fight against these entities to protect...

Choosing the best St. Louis Criminal Defense lawyer, St. Louis DWI lawyer, or St. Louis Personal Injury lawyer for your case is the first and most important decision for you to make. Our St. Louis Criminal Defense Lawyer is skilled in the courtroom and skilled in discovery. Our St. Louis DWI Lawyer is an expert in defending your rights against DWI charges. We have the knowledge and experience to keep one terrible decision from ruining your life. We will fight to mitigate DWI consequences, and a DWI conviction is not a given. ...

I'm a licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas. My general practice firm includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, workers compensation, probate, real estate, landlord-tenant, estate planning, etc. I serve most counties in Northwest Missouri including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Ray, Clinton, Caldwell, Daviess, Livingston, DeKalb, Buchanan, Andrew, Holt, Atchison, Worth, Nodaway, Gentry, and Harrison.

Attorney John M. Lynch has over eight years of law enforcement experience as a police investigator and federal drug task force agent. Paired with his legal degree from St. Louis University School of Law, Mr. Lynch provides a unique and candid perspective for people charged with a full range of criminal activities. His practice includes federal criminal defense, DUI/DWI defense, drug possession defense and white-collar crime defense. Attorney Lynch was Invited to speak at Washington University regarding gun ownership rights and the associated legislative process. As a repeat lecturer, Attorney Lynch's keen Insight into the Second Amendment and how...

Jennifer R. Williams graduated from the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, Bowen School of Law in 2011, achieving honors. Prior to beginning her legal career, Jennifer served four years as a deputy court clerk for the Hon. William J. Clarkson, associate circuit judge, Butler County, Missouri. As a probate court clerk, Jennifer gained valuable insight into the processing of probate claims and served as a Probate Faculty Member for the Missouri Court Clerk College in 2007 and 2008. In this capacity, Jennifer instructed probate court clerks from around the state.

In 2015, Jennifer joined Spain, Miller, Galloway & Lee, LLC...

Christopher S. Hoffmann, the principal of The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. has practiced law in the Missouri and Illinois area since 1997. Prior to founding The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. he was affiliated with Zevan & Associates, P.C. The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. has a long and successful track record of securing judgments for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, drunk driving, boating accidents, dog bites and other similar personal injury cases. The firm has also successfully tried many cases on the behalf of plaintiffs involving product liability, wrongful death, workers compensation, slip and fall injuries and more.

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With more than 25 years of experience pursuing justice through injury claims, attorney William K. Holland is well-prepared to handle any legal challenges involving car accidents, explosions and other serious injury cases.

William K. Holland has taken 43 jury trials to verdict. He has recovered 24 settlements of more than $1 million - many of those multimillion-dollar outcomes. Altogether, he has collected more than $100 million for injured clients.

Yes, numbers talk. More importantly, William has helped bring a sense of justice to clients who had suffered harms and losses through others' negligence.

Areas of Practice
Motor Vehicle Accidents

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Jill Bollwerk is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and has been practicing law since her graduation from St. Louis University School of Law in 1991. She worked for two plaintiff's personal injury law firms, as well as in-house trial counsel for an insurace company, then for a litigation firm before she began her own law practice in 2000. She has dedicated her practice to the representation of the injured in Missouri and Illinois.

Providing Legal Services in Compliance with Missouri's new Medical Cannabis Law and Regulations.

It’s a historical time in our country as Missouri became the 33rd state to legalize medical cannabis. We are proud to play an important role in the implementation of Article XIV the way Missouri voters intended…ensuring Patients’ Right to Access Medical Cannabis.

Amendment 2 passed by an overwhelming 65% of the voters in November 2018 making Missouri the 33rd state to legalize medicinal use. As advocates for patient access to medicinal cannabis, we have been involved from the beginning by participating in the historic public forums, industry events, educating...

I have been practicing law since 2001 and have dedicated my life to representing people injured by others and corporations.

I want you to get the justice you deserve. If you were injured by someone else, you are entitled to economic and non-economic damages. You deserve justice. You must never forget this. This is not just a catchy phrase meant to grab your attention. These words carry profound meaning. Think about what justice means to you. It may mean the payment of all medical bills; it may mean compensation for pain and suffering; it may mean never letting the person or...

If you are dealing with complications pertaining to a family law issue of some kind, you need to take immediate action and seek out the help you need at this time. A Kansas City divorce lawyer from The Reynolds Law Firm has dealt with all kinds of divorce issues, from child support matters to modifications. You can receive the help you need in working through complications with spousal support. In addition, if you are working through paternity issues of some kind, you should not hesitate to seek out the help and support your case requires. The team at this office...

Amber is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law where she graduated six months early at the top of her class with a Family Law emphasis.

During law school, Amber received the coveted induction into Phi Delta Phi legal honor society and made the Dean's list every semester.

While still in law school, Amber gained early litigation experience as an attorney for the Child and Family Services Clinic and Guardian ad Litem Clinic. During law school, Amber also obtained additional litigation experience clerking for a group of general practice attorneys and gained invaluable...

Attorney Michael Sheldon started his legal career as a law clerk with Burger Law in 2019 while pursuing his Juris Doctor degree at St. Louis University School of Law. In 2021, Michael received his Missouri law license and has since specialized in personal injury claims, including product liability, premises liability, dog bites, medical malpractice and workers' compensation. He has gotten great results in multiple bench trials and has recovered innumerable large settlements for his clients. He firmly believes that those injured through the negligence of another receive full compensation and a lasting sense of justice. Before joining Burger Law, Michael worked...

I became an attorney because of my desire to assist individuals in need. Creditors and insurance companies have many resources at their disposal, and I feels my clients should be adequately represented. My firm has helped thousands of clients to put their lives back on track.

Antwaun Smith spent five years at Shook, Hardy, & Bacon, a large firm in Kansas City, before joining his sister Kesia at the Smith Law Office. He now represents people who have been hurt in accidents or on the job get the compensation they need in personal injury cases. A Rhodes Scholar and Mizzou graduate, Antwaun has degrees in both law and business. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Missouri State Employees Retirement System, where he oversees and protects workers’ retirement benefits.

All aspects of business representation, inclusive of business formation, intra-company agreements (including shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, etc), agreements with employees and independent contractors, vendor agreements, third party agreements, leases, purchases and sales of business assets and business termination.

All aspects of estate planning, including wills, trusts, family limited partnerships and powers of attorney.

All aspects of entertainment law, inclusive of television, music and other media forms involving artist representation, production, licensing and merchandising.

All aspects of spirit production, branding, distribution and marketing.

Representation of injured parties in all types of personal injury and work related actions.

All aspects of business litigation.

Jim is a Trial Attorney with more than 30 years of experience practicing law in the State of Missouri, including personal injury, business litigation, traffic cases, workers’ compensation, criminal and other matters.

Jim is from St. Louis and has lived there his entire life. He attended DeSmet High School and then Benedictine and Quincy Colleges. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate Degree From SLU Law School and has since pursued his passion for helping people in all kinds of legal situations by working closely with his clients and obtaining outstanding results. He has also hosted lawyer radio...

Doug Ponder's practice is centered around the representation of individuals who have been wrongfully terminated by their employer or injured by the conduct of another. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including trials, mediations, and appeals. Over the course of his career, Doug has tried over forty cases to successful conclusion. In addition, Doug has successfully pursued appeals before the Missouri Court of Appeals and Missouri Supreme Court.

Before founding Ponder Zimmermann LLC, Doug spent years as a civil defense lawyer representing hospitals and insurance companies in complex medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He handled a wide...

Attorney at Law Our goal is to provide our clients with complete legal services. We deal with problems involving individuals, as well as businesses. Most of all, we have been there for our clients and have made a difference from them, in good times, as well as the bad times. We have tried many types of criminal cases, ranging from major felonies, such as homicides, to misdemeanors and traffic offenses. We have taken personal injury cases and product cases through trial and have received verdicts in the seven figure range. Additionally, we have handled business litigation involving millions of dollars. We...

I have been practicing law since 1996. I have owned and operated my own Firm since 1998. I have practiced primarily in the area of family law (divorce, child custody/support, contempt, adoptions, guardianships and juvenile). I have expanded my practice to include Social Security Disability, Workers Compensation and Veterans Benefits. For the past 16 years I have also been retained by the St. Louis County Juvenile Courts to represent children in cases involving abuse and neglect. While practicing law I have also worked in the Fire Service for 13 years. In doing so,...

Attorney Ryterski grew up in St. Louis, MO in a large, working-class family. This familiarized her to the monetary demands of the everyday life of workers.

Attorney Ryterski gained knowledge of the workers’ compensation and personal injury areas of the legal field by clerking for law firms while still in law school. Through her perseverance as a working student, she was able to graduate at the top of her class.

After her studies, Attorney Ryterski sought employment opportunities where she could continue to hone her skills. Prior to starting her own legal practice in 1997, she worked for the Missouri attorney...

Rich Zalasky (Richard J. Zalasky) is a personal injury attorney and trial lawyer at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. With over 35 years of experience, Rich has a long history of success that includes hundreds favorable personal injury verdicts and settlements. Since joining Brown & Crouppen in 2010, Rich Zalasky has represented accident and injury victims in a variety of claims including auto accidents, truck accidents, product liability, construction accidents, premises liability, brain injury, and wrongful death.

Brian E. Roskin is a graduate of the St. Louis University School of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at Northwestern University. His areas of practice include MO workers' compensation, car accidents, class action lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, DWI's, felony and misdemeanors, and contract disputes. Mr. Roskin has been a past member of a condo association in charge of budgeting and allocating almost $1,000,000.00 annually. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Roskin was a MO high school wrestling state champion, scholarship wrestler in the Big Ten and he currently coaches high school wrestling. At Roskin & Hoffmann, our St....

At Klenofsky & Steward, LLC, we represent clients in St. Louis car accidents, St. Louis motorcycle injuries, and St. Louis tractor trailer accidents in both state and federal courts. Do not attempt to take on the insurance company alone. This does not have to be David vs. Goliath - we can even the playing field. You will never pay us anything out of your own pocket. We are ONLY paid if we make a recovery for you out of your car accident settlement. That is our guarantee to you. Call us for free at 314-932-5790.

Darin Sorrell has extensive experience handling Automobile Accident, Premises Liability and Workers' Compensation matters. His case experience includes back and neck injuries, injuries to the extremities, assaults, head injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, uninsured and underinsured motorists claims. Darin Sorrell has also served as a mediator cases involving labor management disputes, and services contracts. Darin Sorrell is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Illinois Bar, and the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis

Douglas R. Horn founded The Horn Law Firm in 1990. Over the past 20 years, Horn has handled numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases in the areas of motor vehicle accident, premises liability , medication error, industrial accident , worker's compensation, and catastrophic injury. Horn represents clients in Missouri and across the Midwest. Different aspects of Horn's law practice have been profiled in the news media and he frequently publishes in the area of personal injury law.

Randy Alberhasky is a trial lawyer who specializes in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases. He has litigated hundreds of cases and has successfully argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals.

During his legal career, he has personally tried over 200 workers’ compensation hearings and jury trials in courts throughout the State of Missouri. Randy Alberhasky has fought cases in Kansas City, Joplin, Springfield, Jefferson City, Camdenton, West Plains, and St. Louis.

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If you have been injured at work and are now totally disabled while still suffering from a prior disability related to your service in the armed forces,...

James Roswold has been in practice since 1990. James is a graduate of University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis, MN, graduating magna cum laude, and University of Iowa Law School in Iowa City, IA, receiving his law degree and graduating with distinction, and he is admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in Missouri and Kansas. James started his legal career working for a defense litigation firm, where he litigated personal injury, insurance, FELA, and asbestos cases. After gaining valuable insight into "the other side's" preparation for a civil case, James...

Zane A. Privette is a Willow Springs, Missouri native. He graduated from the University of Missouri, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management in 2012, with a focus on Agricultural Economics and went on to attend law school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law. While in law school, Zane spent time learning the art Trial Advocacy and competed on the school’s nationally recognized Negotiation team. Zane’s negotiation team traveled across the country competing, tying for first place in the Regional Qualifier and then moving on to compete against the top schools across the country...

At Royce Injury Attorneys LLC, personal injury law is all we do. Whether you’ve been hurt on the job, had an auto accident, nursing home injury, or experienced medical malpractice, you can count on our attorneys and investigators to work for you. In the past fifteen years, our attorneys have collected more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for people like you. All of the cases are handled on a contingency fee basis where there is never a legal fee charged until there is a recovery for you. Our Kansas City, MO injury law firm looks forward to serving...

When you come to Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, your case can receive the care and attention it requires. A Kansas City personal injury lawyer at this office has dealt with all kinds of injury accidents and is ready to take on your case and fight for you today. Attorney Matthew D. Meyerkord obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Law. He is a member of The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and The Eastern Jackson County Bar Association. Attorney Brian C. Russell earned his Juris Doctorate at the University...

Bailey Privette pursued her passion for law by completing her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance and Information Technology from the State University of New York at Albany. She later moved to Missouri to pursue her law degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, where she served as a board member of UMKC Law Review, participated in Moot Court, and was recognized by the American College of Bankruptcy for her outstanding knowledge of the Bankruptcy Code. Before graduating, Bailey worked at two law firms in the Kansas City area, specializing in...

Travis C. Bargeon grew up in St. Charles, Missouri. His father was an aerospace engineer who was integral to the designs of the fighter planes that have kept our nation safe and secure over the past four decades. His mother spent her career as a crisis counselor dedicating her time and effort to high school aged youths in need of guidance in the most difficult situations life has to offer.

Inheriting his father’s brain and his mother’s heart, Travis was determined to utilize his education to help those who ordinarily would not have access to outstanding professionals. He began his career...

Record setting $14.2 million dollar jury veridct. 100s of millions in verdicts and settlements. Awarded and named among "The Top Trial Lawyers in America" by the Trial Lawyer organization and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum.