Call 573-875-1991 for a free consultation with an experienced Missouri automobile crash lawyer, workers compensation attorney or employment law litigator.

At the law firm of Lear Werts LLP, we offer our clients a unique level of representation.  From our law offices in Columbia, Missouri and Chicago, Illinois, we concentrate on serious personal injury, employment, and workers’ compensation cases. Our robust federal courts practice includes unpaid overtime cases under the Fair Labor Standards Act as well as various other claims premised on federal statutes and regulations.

Our Services & This Website

This website is designed to give you some basic information about the types of cases handled by the attorneys of Lear Werts LLP. The firm’s practice areas – and this website – are generally divided into three areas: (1) injury cases, (2) employment matters, and (3) federal and complex litigation.

Hiring Lear Werts LLP

In short, this website is intended to give you an overview of the services offered by Lear Werts LLP. Every case, of course, must be carefully considered on its individual facts. If you are interested in speaking with one of our attorneys, please contact us and arrange for an initial consultation. At the initial consultation, you will meet with one of our attorneys and discuss the particulars of your situation. We will discuss your options and whether Lear Werts LLP is the right firm to help you with your problem. Lear Werts LLP maintains a policy of not charging for the initial consultation. The firm routinely handles cases on a contingency fee arrangement, that is, the firm is only paid if its attorneys recover for you.

If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation with the Injury Employment Litigation Attorneys of Lear Werts LLP, you can call the office at 877-875-1991 or send us an email by visiting the contact us page.

Who we serve

In personal injury, workers compensation, and individual employment law cases, Lear Werts represents people from across the State of Missouri including Columbia, Jefferson City, Mexico, Fulton, Moberly, Kingdom City, Boonville, Marshall, Sedalia, Camdenton, Lake Ozark, Eldon, Hermann, Washington, Union, Kansas City, Independence, St. Louis, St. Charles, St. Peters, Warrenton, and Wentzville as well as other towns in Boone County, Cooper County, Cole County, Randolph County, Callaway County, Macon County, Audrain County, Gasconade County, Franklin County, Saline County, Jackson County, St. Louis County, Warren County, St. Charles County, Camden County, and Morgan County.

Lear Werts LLP, with its Chicago, Illinois office, also serves individuals from around the State of Illinois including Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, Naperville, Springfield, Peoria, Elgin, Cicero, Champaign, Quincy, and Bloomington.

Lear Werts’ wage and hour practice is nationwide in scope and the firm has helped clients recover unpaid wages and overtime from several parts of the United States including San Diego, California; Oakland, California; Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois; Green Bay, Wisconsin; La Crosse, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; Alabama; Kentucky; North Carolina; and Florida.

At Lear Werts LLP, we offer our clients a unique level of representation.  We are experienced and well prepared to handle complex personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.  Our robust federal courts practice includes employee rights cases as well as various other claims premised on federal statutes and regulations.

All cases handled primarily by attorneys

When you choose Lear Werts LLP to handle your case, you get the full attention of our attorneys.

• From your initial call through the final resolution of your issue, you can expect to work directly with our attorneys to get top-quality, energetic legal representation.
  
  
• We use a team-based approach.  While most clients will primarily work with one attorney, all of our attorneys are familiar with every case.  This approach gives clients a greater depth of knowledge and coverage when handling your legal issues.
  
  
• Our practice focuses on the areas of injury and employment law.  We stay on top of current practices and changes in the law within the state of Missouri and are proficient in dealing with employment issues throughout the Midwest.  Our focus gives you the expertise needed to get the best results and protect your rights.

The individual attention you need

Why go to a large firm that treats you like a number?  Lear Werts LLP knows your issues are important.  We treat you with respect and give you the attention you need.

• We fous on the details of your individual case and work with you to find the solution that is best for you.
• We recognize that different people have different comfort levels when it comes to dealing with legal issues.  For example, if you are more comfortable negotiating than going to court, we will let you know if negotiation is possible, and we will make sure you know all the advantages and disadvantages of every alternative solution.
• Small businesses in need of legal representation can get lost in the caseloads of large law firms.  Whether you just need some help with contracts, or if you are facing litigation, Lear Werts gives your business the attention it needs.