Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Clinton, MO
Established in 1972, our firm has built a reputation as a trusted legal advocate in western Missouri. We combine decades of trial experience with strategic negotiation skills to protect clients' interests across personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and complex litigation. Our attorneys graduated in the top 10% of their law school classes and maintain deep roots in the Clinton community.We prioritize transparent communication, keeping clients informed at every stage while delivering the sophisticated legal representation typically associated with larger firms. Our track record of successful verdicts and settlements demonstrates our commitment to achieving meaningful resolutions for individuals and families facing critical legal challenges.
Services
Personal Injury
Workers Compensation
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Legal Malpractice
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined legal experience in Missouri courts
- Our attorneys graduated in the top 10% of their law school classes
- We leverage deep knowledge of the local legal community
- We offer free initial consultations with experienced attorneys
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every case
What people say
Professional service
Successful verdicts
Generational trust
Aggressive advocacy
Fair settlements
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through others' negligence in motor vehicle accidents, workplace incidents, and premises liability cases. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of experience handling complex personal injury matters, we ensure clients understand their rights and options throughout the legal process.
Workers Compensation
Our firm advocates for injured workers seeking benefits for on-the-job injuries including medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability compensation. We help clients navigate Missouri's workers compensation system, challenge denied claims, and explore third-party liability options. Our attorneys' prior experience representing insurance companies provides unique insight into claims handling practices and strategies.
Family Law
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, support modifications, and prenuptial agreements. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance through emotionally challenging situations while protecting clients' parental rights and financial interests. We offer mediation services and trial representation to achieve favorable outcomes in contested and uncontested matters.
Criminal Defense
Our defense attorneys represent clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes. We challenge evidence admissibility, negotiate plea agreements, and prepare for trial when necessary. With extensive courtroom experience, we protect constitutional rights and minimize the long-term consequences of criminal charges.
Legal Malpractice
We pursue claims against attorneys who failed to provide competent legal representation resulting in financial losses. Our attorneys investigate missed filing deadlines, inadequate case preparation, and improper transactional advice. We help clients recover damages for lost legal opportunities and additional costs caused by professional negligence.
People
James C. Johns
Attorney
Recognized as top trial practice student, James brings decades of courtroom experience to complex litigation cases. He focuses on personal injury and criminal defense matters.
Eric Mitchell
Attorney
Four-time top law school student award recipient, Eric specializes in family law and workers compensation cases with a focus on client communication.
Sarah E. Duncan
Attorney
Five-time top law school performer, Sarah handles legal malpractice claims and complex civil litigation with strategic courtroom advocacy.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, workers compensation, and legal malpractice cases.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free consultations for all new clients during regular business hours.
Are payment plans available?
We accept credit cards and handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with appointments available evenings and weekends.
Do you handle out-of-court settlements?
We pursue negotiated settlements when appropriate but maintain readiness for trial when necessary.
