Joseph J. "Joe" Roper
About Joseph J. Roper
Joseph J. Roper is a lawyer based in Kansas City, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Joseph J. Roper is recognized in the following practice area:
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Watters Wolf Bub & Hansmann
Education: University of Tulsa, J.D., graduated 1987
Location: Kansas City, MO
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