Trusted Personal Injury Attorneys Fighting for Southeast Missouri
Local Trial Lawyers Who Know Your Community and Will Fight for Your Rights
When an accident turns your world upside down, you need more than just legal representation. You need champions who understand your struggles and won’t back down. At Cook, Barkett, Ponder and Wolz, we’re not just your attorneys. We’re your neighbors, and we’re here to stand with you when life hits hardest.
Why Choose Our Southeast Missouri Personal Injury Team?
Deep Local Roots, Proven Results
We’ve walked these streets, driven these roads, and fought in these courtrooms for decades. Southeast Missouri isn’t just where we practice law; it’s where we call home. This connection runs deeper than business. When you’re hurt, we feel it too. When justice needs to be served, we’re the ones ready to deliver it.
Trial-Ready Attorneys Who Don’t Back Down
Insurance companies know our reputation. We don’t settle for less than you deserve because we’re prepared to take every case to trial if necessary. Our track record speaks volumes. When we step into a courtroom, we come to win.
Record-Setting Verdicts Across SEMO Counties:
$20 Million
Stoddard County
$17.5 Million
Cape County
$4 Million
Scott County
$1.7 Million
New Madrid County
$500,000
Pemiscot County
Awards and Recognition That Matter
Our commitment to excellence hasn’t gone unnoticed. We’ve earned respect from our peers and recognition from prestigious legal organizations:
Honoring exceptional legal service
Active members in good standing
Missouri and Kansas
Multiple years running
First firm in our area to win punitive damages against a government agency
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Life can change in an instant. Let us help you navigate:
We understand the physical pain, emotional trauma and financial stress you’re facing. You shouldn’t have to fight this battle alone.
Meet Our Trial-Ready Attorneys
Our team combines decades of experience with an unshakable commitment to justice. Each attorney brings unique strengths and a shared determination to secure the best possible outcome for your case.
We Know the Opposition
Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working to minimize your claim. We know their tactics because we’ve been fighting them for years. When they see our name on your case, they know you mean business.
No Upfront Costs
We work on a contingency fee basis. You don’t pay unless we win your case. Your focus should be on healing, not worrying about legal bills.
Personalized Attention
You’re not just another case number. We take the time to understand your unique situation and craft a strategy tailored to your specific needs.
Proven Track Record
Our results speak for themselves. Millions recovered for Southeast Missouri families. Verdicts and settlements that changed lives. Justice served when it mattered most.
