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Over the last 22 years, I have had the great honor of being a trial lawyer, one of the best jobs in the world. After working for my first five years after law school primarily as an insurance defense lawyer for a terrific law firm in Fresno, I moved back to where I grew up and went to work for a plaintiff's law firm in Joplin. Five years later, I chose to open my own plaintiff's law firm in Joplin, where over the last 12 years I have worked very hard at making a difference in the lives of fol...
In Brief
The Upcycle Conundrum
by Karen Kreider Gaunt
Laudable or litigious? What you need to know about potential copyright and trademark infringement when repurposing products.
Wage and Overtime Laws for Truck Drivers
by Greg Mansell
For truck drivers nationwide, underpayment and overtime violations are just the beginning of a long list of problems. Below we explore the wages you are entitled to but may not be receiving.
My Husband Didn’t Want to Stay Married…But He Didn’t Want a Divorce
by Jennifer Billock
Patience—and the law—prevails when an uncooperative partner avoids divorce proceedings.
Enhancing Consumer Safety Through Winning Jury Trials and Substantial Settlements
by Justin Smulison
Firm founder and lead trial lawyer James P. Frantz discusses how landmark victories in litigation and trial protect consumers.
