Joe has extensive litigation experience in Kansas City and Northwest Missouri at both the state and federal level. He has appeared before virtually every state trial judge in the Northwest Missouri area and has handled and assisted in litigation in several jurisdictions outside the state of Missouri.

Joe concentrates much of his work in personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, contractual disputes and commercial litigation. He also handles complex medical malpractice actions, employment litigation, and workers’ compensation. From 1986 through 1996, Joe’s practice consisted primarily of insurance defense in many diverse areas, providing him with experience in such issues as arson, vehicle accidents, premises liability and insurance contract disputes.

Joe has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in many medical malpractice matters involving allegations of negligent health care performed by hospitals, doctors, chiropractors, pharmacies and their staff. He has acquired knowledge of numerous medical conditions, including hospital-acquired infections, drug interactions, orthopedic injuries, diseases of pregnancy, and diseases of the heart and other organs. He has consulted and has immediate access to experts in medical matters.