Joseph H. Guffey

Overview Joe comes up with practical solutions to resolve disputes, but he has the litigation experience to handle a case all the way to trial when necessary. Joe listens carefully to clients objectives, then evaluates their matters and works to resolve cases as quickly and simply as possible. When litigation is necessary, Joe is a seasoned courtroom advocate. He has more than 30 years of experience with jury and bench trials and has obtained defense verdicts in courtrooms nationwide. Joe guides manufacturing clients in all aspects of product safety, including investigations, product warnings and recalls, warranties and instructions, product testing and product warning analysis. He counsels employers on discrimination issues involving age, gender, race and disability discrimination; sexual harassment; hostile environment; non-compete agreements; non-solicitation matters; and temporary restraining order (TRO) litigation in federal and state courts. He also advises clients on complex business litigation, contract disputes, commercial litigation, fraud claims and nursing home defense. In addition, Joe collaborates with start-up companies using his manufacturing experience to help them plan, and avoid trouble. Joe pays attention to client needs, is extremely responsive, practical, and has specialized knowledge that provides creative solutions and helps us be successful. Andy Navarro, Sompo of America Insurance Industry Manufacturing Services Asbestos Litigation Emerging Companies Healthcare Litigation Labor & Employment Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Product Liability Product Safety Professional Liability Litigation Toxic Tort Recognition The Best Lawyers in America Commercial Litigation, 2025 and 2026 Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, 2024-2026 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Education J. D., Saint Louis University School of Lawcum laude Order of the Woolsack Saint Louis University Law Journal, Editor M. Ed., University of Missouri-Saint Louis Counseling B. S., University of Missouri-Saint Louis Educationwith honors Admissions Missouri Illinois U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas U. S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas U. S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U. S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Professional Memberships and Certifications Defense Research Institute Midwest Manufacturing Leaders The Missouri Bar Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Missouri Venture Forum National Association of Manufacturers