For Roger, being a trial lawyer is the best job in the world. No matter the stress of someone’s situation, he knows that through hard work, dedication, and caring – something positive is always on the horizon. From a young age, Roger was wired to use logic to find the truth in every situation. Today, he applies that same drive to give every client the results they deserve.
Roger has the experience to fight for you through whatever you’re dealing with:
Even after everything he’s accomplished, Roger believes everything he’s done is to the credit of a loyal, sacrificing family, partners and support staff.
After working his way through college at a personal injury firm, Scott knew exactly what he wanted to do next: advocate for people who need it most. Scott fights to help people get their lives back. He is aggressive and does not quit. When there’s an opportunity to change hopelessness to happiness, Scott works tirelessly to do it.
From accidents to malpractice, Scott has stood up for the rights of clients in multiple areas:
Outstanding legal work on behalf of his clients has earned Scott recognition both in our community and across the country:
When someone experiences real tragedy in their lives, Patrick loves nothing more than being there to help. When he is not on a case, his wife Susan and his four children Chris, Meagan, Caroline and Marisa are his top priority. For him, the best part about practicing law is guiding people like you down a difficult, unfamiliar path. He knows that together, something better is always out there.
No matter what you’re going through, Patrick can be the partner you need:
From charitable organizations to nationwide legal groups, Patrick has been consistently recognized for his dedication to helping others:
One of Brian’s earliest memories was working with a younger boy at school in an effort to help him stop being bullied. This sparked Brian’s desire to stand up for people who need it for the rest of his life. Throughout more than 29 years, Brian has continued to stand up for those that can’t stand up for themselves. No matter who he’s helping, Brian works hard to make sure that bullies never win.
In over 29 years of trial practice, Brian has stood up for his clients no matter what they’re going through:
After starting his career on the side of insurance companies, Josh saw how unfairly injury victims were being treated. Making the switch to advocating for the injured helped him quickly find his calling. For Josh, being a trial lawyer means relentlessly seeking accountability for clients through every aspect of the judicial process.
Licensed in both Missouri and Arkansas, Josh has fought for clients in many areas:
From the classroom to the courtroom, Josh has been awarded for his excellent legal work:
At only 15, Anna’s father was killed in a trucking accident as the result of negligence. After seeing how Roger Johnson’s passion and perseverance brought her family justice, she was determined to do the same for others. Her unique perspective gives her the power to help clients overcome the obstacles in front of them and get back to living their lives.
Anna’s commitment to helping families comes through in all her areas of practice:
The safety and rights of individuals are constantly under attack by corporations, special interest groups, lobbyists, and the legislature. Max has made it his mission to protect those that would be taken advantage of or trampled on. Max carefully keeps up with the legal changes that threaten his clients’ rights, and he makes sure that each of his clients get the results they deserve. Max is proud to be a trial attorney.
Tati is the eldest daughter of Roger Johnson and Piper Scholfield. Growing up on her family’s farm just outside of town, she spent much of her childhood at the offices of Johnson, Vorhees & Martucci, where she developed a deep connection to both the firm and its people. From an early age, she built lasting relationships with partners Scott Vorhees and Patrick Martucci, as well as many of the attorneys and staff members who helped shape her upbringing. Some of her favorite memories include getting ready for prom in the Joplin office and spending afternoons doing homework around the conference room tables.
As a child, Tati watched her father dedicate himself to helping clients overcome difficult challenges and regain control of their lives. Seeing firsthand the compassion, commitment, and advocacy he brought to every case inspired her to pursue a career in law. For Tati, becoming an attorney was more than a professional decision—it was a natural extension of the values and environment that had influenced her throughout her life. As she often says, “This place is my home, and these people are my family.”
Today, Tati is committed to helping individuals who have been injured through the negligence of others. She is passionate about guiding clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives, providing trusted legal representation while helping them move forward with confidence and hope for the future.
Taylor believes his role as a trial lawyer is to be the man in the arena for people who have been bullied, abused, and ignored. When huge insurance companies and corporations with deep pockets try to take advantage of injured people, there’s nothing greater in the world to Taylor than to show up, step up, and fight.
For Glenn, just having rules isn’t enough. To best protect everyone in the community, he brings forward cases that punish those responsible for breaking the rules. This helps keep all of us from being injured. That drive to protect the well-being of the entire community has kept Glenn going for decades. Both an avid global traveler and lifelong resident of Missouri, Glenn knows that a healthy community is more important than ever.
Since 1979, Glenn has fought to hold wrongdoers accountable in many different cases:
For decades, Glenn’s efforts in and out of the courtroom haven’t gone unnoticed. He’s been very successful in handling appeals, successfully expanding the law to help others. Those appellate decisions have been cited by courts and attorneys hundreds of times: