Joseph A. Morrey

Since graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1977, Joseph A. Morrey has lived in St. Joseph, Missouri, and has been a full-time litigator trying criminal and civil cases throughout Northwest Missouri and the greater Kansas City area. Morrey served as an assistant prosecuting attorney and public defender for six years in Buchanan County before starting his private practice. He has successfully tried over 100 jury trials to verdict. Morrey is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell signifying he possesses the highest professional legal ability and ethical standards as determined by confidential peer reviews of lawyers and judges with whom he practices. He has also been designated as a Missouri Super Lawyer, member of the Top 100 for Missouri by the National Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. In 2016 Morrey was elected to the Board of Governors of The Missouri Bar Association representing Northwest Missouri attorneys. Morrey presently focuses his practice on litigation involving claims for serious personal injury and wrongful death resulting from vehicular collisions, defective products and medical malpractice. He was inspired to start his law firm to best assist individuals and families faced with overwhelming personal, financial and legal issues due to the effects of personal injury or death of loved ones caused by the negligence of others. He is uniquely qualified due to his years of successful litigation experience as evidenced by his exceptional trial record, professional ratings, awards and countless satisfied clients. Morrey has an abiding desire to truly understand and appreciate the actual effect his clients injuries have had on them and their families. This interest and concern inspires him to prepare each case whatever the cost and gives him the strength to put in the effort ultimately required to prevail at trial. He believes in leveling the playing field by aggressive investigation and preparation of his clients cases, resulting in his knowing the case better than the other side. His greatest satisfaction comes from achieving justice in every case in the form of the best possible settlements and jury verdicts for his clients. He considers all of his clients personal friends and genuinely cares about their success and happiness in life. Morrey firmly adheres to the proposition that the trust and respect of satisfied clients remains his best form of advertising.