Walsh Law Firm is based in Poplar Bluff, in Southeast Missouri, and we have tried cases across the state — from St. Louis County south to Springfield and the counties east of it. Most of our work is in Southern and Southeastern Missouri, in both state and federal court.
Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee — you pay no legal fees unless we recover money for you. Other civil matters are generally billed hourly. In criminal cases we take an initial retainer that covers the work up to, but not including, a jury trial.
No. The initial consultation is always free and confidential.
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Nothing up front. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, so you pay no legal fees unless we recover money damages for you.
Your case is handled directly by our attorneys — Stephen Walsh and BJ Knapp — working alongside the firm's legal team. You'll deal with the people actually handling your case, from the first interview through settlement or trial.
Just reach out by phone or email and let us know your situation. We handle these on a case-by-case basis and will work out the best way to meet and move your case forward.
Missouri law sets an order of who may bring the claim — generally the spouse, children, or parents first. We'll walk you through whether you're entitled to file during a free consultation.
Medical and funeral expenses, the income and benefits your loved one would have provided, their conscious pain and suffering, and the loss of care, companionship, and guidance to the family.
Nothing up front. We handle wrongful death cases on a contingency fee — you owe no legal fees unless we recover compensation for your family.
Get medical care, document the scene if you can, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other side's insurer before you talk to a lawyer. Then call us for a free consultation.
Trucking cases involve federal regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and far more serious injuries. They require fast investigation — we move quickly to preserve evidence.
Nothing up front. Crash cases are handled on a contingency fee — you pay no legal fees unless we recover money for you.
Be polite, but you have the right to remain silent and to an attorney — use both. Talk to us before you give any statement.
We charge flat fees for criminal defense work, so you know the cost up front rather than watching an hourly bill grow.
It depends on the charge and the outcome. We'll explain how it could affect your record, job, and license — and fight to protect all three.
Not automatically — but you must act fast. You generally have about 15 days to appeal or request a hearing; we file in time to keep you driving while the case is pending.
They're separate. The Department of Revenue handles your license; a prosecutor handles the criminal charge. We defend both.
They range from fines and probation to jail, and prison for repeat offenses — depending on your record and the facts. We work to minimize or avoid them.
Section 1983 is a federal law that lets you sue government officials — like police — who violate your constitutional rights while acting under color of law.
Police misconduct, other government misconduct, and the rights of criminal defendants, among other constitutional-rights matters.
Reach out for a free consultation and we'll explain how fees work for your specific situation before you commit to anything.
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