SOME LEGACIES NEVER END — 50 YEARS AND COUNTING
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Strong Law Attorneys: A Legacy in Motion

Forged over the last 50 years, Tom Strong’s legal legacy is far from reaching its point of finality, with Strong Law Attorneys being one product of that legacy.

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Strong Law Trial Attorneys

May 9, 2024 09:54 AM

As trial lawyers, Strong Law prepares each case for trial. This commitment to excellence results in many settlements, but when trial is necessary, we are ready.

Why the name change? To honor Tom Strong’s legacy. Fifty years ago, Tom set the standard for trial lawyers representing injured Missourians. In recognition of Tom’s legendary career, The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys selects a single deserving trial lawyer to receive the annual Thomas G Strong Trial Attorney Award, which is given to the lawyer who best exemplifies ethics, character and courtroom success. Tom is an icon of his time, and everyone here at Strong Law is extremely proud to recognize the standards Tom set for the profession with this legacy firm name change. (But what news of Garner and Bauer, you might ask? Fear not – they are still here and remain as active and steadfast as ever in their mission to ensure justice for every client.)

Tom’s Legacy Continues

Top 50 Largest National Verdicts: Chandler Gregg/Nick Smart – 2020, and Steve Garner - 2018.

Inner Circle of Advocates: Steve Garner and Tom Strong are members of this exclusive organization, limited to the one hundred best plaintiff trial attorneys in the country.

Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers: Multiple shareholders are selected yearly and Steve Garner has been selected Top 10 for several years.

“Strong Law” will continue to provide the same outstanding representation that we have provided for nearly fifty years – representing people who have been catastrophically injured/killed by others’ neglect, semi-truck wrecks, electrocutions/burns, defective-products, and corporate fraud; and representing businesses in commercial disputes that fit our practice.

We are also proud to announce our most recent shareholder, Jacob Lewis and our newest lawyer, Bailey Geller, who graduated number three in her class from the University of Arkansas and was Editor of Law Review.

Meanwhile, our “Be-Strong” Scholarship continues to be awarded annually at MSU and is available to students who have suffered a catastrophic injury or who have lost a family member in an accident.

We remain proud of what we do, and how we do it. We have a tremendous staff - of paralegals, nurses and legal assistants - who are all committed to our mission, and we continue to be honored by referrals from, and co-counsel arrangements with, lawyers from around the country that recommend folks that need our help.

“I think the first duty of society is justice.” Alexander Hamilton.

When it comes to bringing a personal injury claim or lawsuit, you need a strong legal advocate on your side. At Strong Law, P.C., we are the leaders in our field – from car accidents to wrongful death claims.

Not only do we provide cutting-edge representation using innovative technology and trusted legal strategies, but we also have a proven reputation spanning over 45 years that is unsurpassed by any law firm in Southwest Missouri.

Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and expertise to the table. We understand the complexities of personal injury cases and strive to provide compassionate and effective legal representation. Our track record of success is a testament to our relentless pursuit of justice for those who have been wrongfully injured.

We are here to stand by you, fight for you, and ensure that you receive the compensation and support you rightfully deserve.

Over the years, our firm has garnered the attention of many organizations & publications including:

  • The Inner Circle of Advocates
  • AV Preeminent Lawyer Peer Review ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®
  • Super Lawyers®, including Top 10 Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas
  • The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 – Four Lawyers Recognized
  • Best Law Firms® 2024 Springfield, MO Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Reasons to Choose Strong Law, P.C.

Our Results

Since 1976, Strong Law, P.C. has recovered over $7 billion for the injured. Our team knows what it takes to get maximum results for our clients – and we leave no stone unturned in pursuit of the best results possible for the men and women who entrust their cases to us.

Our Experience

Since 1976, our firm has provided top-tier legal guidance for accident victims and their families. Over the years, we’ve developed detailed, results-based strategies to get our clients the successful outcomes they deserve.

Our Focus

Unlike some firms, who practice in many fields of litigation, our firm is 100% dedicated to developing the best tactics for our area of law: personal injury litigation. This focus enables us to provide high-quality, focused guidance for every client, at any time.
Also, unlike many firms, at Strong Law, P.C., your case will have an entire team working on it, including at least two lawyers, a nurse paralegal, a paralegal and whatever additional support staff are needed.

Our Technology

When you work with us, you not only get over 45 years of the firm’s legal experience and reputation on your side, but you will also get our state-of-the-art technology as well.
Using this technology, we can create tests, reconstructions, animations, illustrations and exhibits to explain even the most complicated concepts to juries and judges. View some samples of our courtroom videos.

Our Passion

This is what we do. This is what we have done as a firm for over 45 years. We’re passionate about helping people. That’s why we’re deeply involved in the local community through charities and organizations. Our firm even started the “Be Strong” Scholarship at Missouri State University for students whose lives have been affected by a personal injury.

901 E. St. Louis St., Suite 1800 Springfield, MO 65806

417-887-4300 | stronglaw.com | slf@stronglaw.com

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