Business Details
23 Years
experience
Personal Injury Attorneys in Springfield, MO
Since 2003, Easter Law Firm has been dedicated to advocating for individuals injured through no fault of their own. Our practice focuses exclusively on personal injury and workers' compensation cases, allowing us to develop deep expertise in navigating complex legal challenges. We understand the tactics used by insurance companies and corporations to minimize payouts, and we leverage this knowledge to protect our clients' rights. Our team combines decades of collective experience with a commitment to personalized service, ensuring each case receives our full attention.We operate with transparency and integrity, prioritizing client needs while maintaining strict professional standards. Our approach combines legal acumen with compassionate support, helping clients through physically and emotionally challenging times. We actively work to improve road safety and hold negligent parties accountable, while maintaining affiliations with legal aid organizations to assist underserved communities.
Services
Automobile Crashes
Wrongful Death
Slip and Fall
Bicycle Accidents
Truck Collisions
Workplace Injuries
Dog Bite Cases
Head Injuries
Emotional Distress
Cell Phone Accidents
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in personal injury law
- Our practice focuses exclusively on injury and workers' compensation cases
- We provide personalized attention to every client's unique situation
- Our team includes former insurance industry professionals
- We maintain affiliations with legal aid organizations for community support
What people say
Excellent legal representation
Compassionate support
Successful case outcomes
Deep legal knowledge
Dedicated advocates
Services
Automobile Crashes
We represent clients injured in automobile collisions, helping recover compensation for medical expenses, vehicle damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our team handles cases involving uninsured motorists, distracted driving, and complex liability disputes. We work with accident reconstruction experts to build strong cases against negligent drivers and insurance companies.
Wrongful Death
Our firm assists families seeking justice for loved ones lost to negligence or intentional harm. We handle claims involving medical malpractice, transportation accidents, and workplace fatalities. We help recover compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional distress while navigating Missouri's specific wrongful death statutes.
Truck Collisions
We specialize in complex semi-truck collision cases involving federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and severe injuries. Our team investigates violations of FMCSR regulations, works with accident reconstruction experts, and pursues claims against trucking companies, drivers, and insurance providers to secure appropriate compensation for catastrophic injuries.
Slip and Fall
We represent clients injured due to hazardous property conditions, including wet floors, uneven surfaces, and inadequate lighting. Our attorneys investigate property owner responsibilities, document evidence, and pursue claims for medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering while navigating Missouri's premises liability laws.
Workplace Injuries
We assist injured workers with workers' compensation claims for on-the-job injuries, including repetitive stress injuries, construction accidents, and occupational illnesses. Our team helps navigate the claims process, appeals denied benefits, and pursues third-party liability claims when applicable to ensure full compensation for medical treatment and lost income.
People
Joe Easter
Attorney
Since 2003, Joe Easter has focused exclusively on personal injury law. With prior experience in insurance claims processing, he understands how companies evaluate cases. He graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law and represents clients in automobile accidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death claims.
Allison R. Moss
Attorney
Allison Moss joined Easter Law Firm in 2024 after serving as municipal prosecutor in Ozark, Missouri. She graduated from Oklahoma City University School of Law and focuses on helping clients navigate personal injury claims while maintaining strong community connections through local involvement.
Julie Finley
Office Manager
With over 25 years of legal administrative experience, Julie Finley manages office operations and client case processing. She ensures efficient case management from initial consultation through resolution, maintaining professional standards for document handling and client communication.
Diana Kelly
Paralegal
Diana Kelly has served as paralegal at Easter Law Firm since 2018. She creates visual evidence presentations for trials and mediates communication between clients, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel while supporting attorneys with case preparation and documentation.
Meg Petersen
Legal Assistant
Meg Petersen provides client support as Legal Assistant while completing her communication degree at Missouri State University. She manages client intake, correspondence, and social media outreach, maintaining organized case documentation and facilitating client communication.
Questions
What types of cases does Easter Law Firm handle?
We specialize in personal injury and workers' compensation cases including automobile accidents, truck collisions, slip and fall incidents, wrongful death claims, and workplace injuries.
How much does a consultation cost?
All initial consultations are completely free. We offer no-cost case evaluations to discuss your legal options and potential compensation.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Bring police reports, medical records, insurance information, photographs of injuries and accident scenes, and any relevant documentation about lost wages or expenses.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Missouri's statute of limitations varies by case type. Most personal injury claims must be filed within 5 years, but workers' compensation has shorter deadlines.
Do you handle cases against insurance companies?
Yes, we regularly represent clients in disputes with insurance companies, including uninsured/underinsured motorist claims and denied coverage situations.
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