The Backer Law Firm, LLC - Independence, MO
Personal Injury Lawyers in Independence, MO
14801 East 42nd Street South Suite 100 Independence, MO 64055
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35
Years
Experience
Independence Personal Injury Law Firm
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Meso/Asbestos
- Class Action-Plaintiff
- Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices
- Products Liability
Firm Information
Overview
At The Backer Law Firm in Independence, Missouri, we are fully prepared to help you protect your rights and find the positive outcomes you seek for the serious and complex legal issues affecting your life, your livelihood and your future.
Serving clients throughout the greater Kansas City metro area, including all of Jackson, Clay, Cass, Platte, Johnson and Wyandotte counties, our law firm's founder, attorney Joseph M. Backer, has successfully handled dozens of jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, so he knows what it takes to get the results his clients deserve, and we have become the trusted source for many across our region dealing with legal issues involving any of the following:
• Personal injury
• Truck and car accidents
• Workers' compensation
• Employment law
Highly seasoned in mediation and arbitration, we can help you resolve your conflicts and find solutions for your legal challenges outside the courtroom when possible, thereby saving you time, money and stress. However, should your case need to go to court, you can trust that we will be right there beside you throughout all legal proceedings to assert your rights and help you obtain the favorable outcomes you seek.
Having recovered millions of dollars in total compensation for our plaintiff clients, our attorney is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and we also maintain an active presence in many professional legal organizations, so you can expect to receive the most relevant, up-to-date advice and counsel regarding your matter.
To find out more about how The Backer Law Firm can best serve your needs and help you obtain the justice you deserve, you can call our office or visit our website to receive a free initial consultation.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
The Backer Law Firm, LLC selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Backer, Joseph M. On a Super Lawyers® List
Attorneys
Contact
14801 East 42nd Street South
Suite 100
Independence, MO 64055
Phone: 816-399-5219
Fax: 816-283-8501
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.backerlaw.net
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