Brian Johnston | Johnson Vorhees Martucci | Joplin & Springfield Missouri

Bringing Hope to Those in Need

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.

The more I do this, the more I love what I’m doing. There’s nothing like helping people not just survive a difficult moment, but thrive afterwards.

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Roger has the experience to fight for you through whatever you’re dealing with:

Medical Malpractice
Birth Injuries
Wrongful Death
Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain Injuries
Trucking Collisions

Education

University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas
J.D. – 1991
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
M.A. – 1990
Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, Missouri
B.A. magna cum laude – 1987

Professional Awards

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.

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2015-2024
Thomas G. Strong Award 2015 Recipient by Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Martindale-Hubbell^® AV Preeminent^® Rated, 2006-2024
Best Lawyer Recipient 2020 in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and “Lawyer of the Year” for Springfield, MO Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Best Lawyer Recipient 2018 in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and “Lawyer of the Year” for Springfield, MO Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Best Lawyer Recipient 2017 in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year” and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Best Lawyer Recipient 2015 Plaintiff’s “Lawyer of the Year” – Malpractice – Springfield
Missouri Super Lawyers, 2011-2024
Kansas Super Lawyers, 2011-2024
Best Lawyer’s “Lawyer of the Year” – Medical Malpractice – Springfield – 2022
Best Lawyer Recipient 2024 in the area of Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and “Lawyer of the Year” for Springfield, MO.
Best Lawyer Recipient 2023 in the area of Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, and “Lawyer of the Year” for Springfield, MO.

When I meet someone who’s had their world crumble around them, they don’t want me to sit and cry with them. They want me to show them the path to making their life better.

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From accidents to malpractice, Scott has stood up for the rights of clients in multiple areas:

Dangerous Premises
Car Accidents
Truck Accidents
Business Litigation
Serious Injury
Medical Malpractice
Motorcycle Accidents
Wrongful Death

Education

The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan J.D. – 2000
Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, Missouri B.A. magna cum laude – 1996
Missouri Southern State College Police Academy 1994

Professional Awards

Outstanding legal work on behalf of his clients has earned Scott recognition both in our community and across the country:

Missouri Lawyers Awards 2022: Top Plaintiffs’ Verdicts, 2021
Martindale-Hubbell^® AV Preeminent^® Rated, 2013-2022
American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers “10 Best Under 40” Award
American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers “10 Best Attorneys” Award
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys – Top 10 Award
Nation’s Top One Percent – National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Four States Finest Best Community Activist

Community Interests

Board of The Alliance of SW MO
Wildwood Homeowner’s Association, President
Building Bridges, President
Ascent Recovery Residence Board
United Way Board
Joplin Regional Community Foundation Board
Philanthropic Society Board

Leading the Way to Better

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.

I promise you will receive the respect you deserve. Your case will be important to me, and I will represent you with integrity, tenacity, and dedication.

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No matter what you’re going through, Patrick can be the partner you need:

Serious Injury and Wrongful Death
Car Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Medical Negligence
Construction Injuries
Dangerous Property
Defective Products
Insurance Claims

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
J.D. cum laude – 1993
University of California, Davis, Davis, California
B.A., Highest Honors – 1990

Professional Awards

From charitable organizations to nationwide legal groups, Patrick has been consistently recognized for his dedication to helping others:

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers, 2015-2022
National Trial Lawyers 2022: Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers
Strathmore’s Who’s Who, 2004-2005
Man of the Year by Leukemia & Lymphoma^® Society, 2000
National Association of Distinguished Counsel: Nation’s Top One Percent, 2021-2022
Martindale – Hubbell AV Rating

Standing Up for What’s Right

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.

If someone is suffering, they need to know that someone is in their corner and that someone cares about them.

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In over 29 years of trial practice, Brian has stood up for his clients no matter what they’re going through:

Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Trucking Accidents
Vehicular Accidents
Dangerous Premises

Education

Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
J.D. – 1993
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
B.S. – 1990

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Kansas
Federal Courts in Missouri
Federal Courts in Kansas

Professional Associations

Jasper County Bar Association
Taney County Bar Association
American Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
American Association for Justice
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association

At JVM, we pursue our client’s interests through aggressive, creative lawyering, backed by experience, tenacity, and a willingness and proven track record to take cases to trial.

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Licensed in both Missouri and Arkansas, Josh has fought for clients in many areas:

Trucking Accidents
Vehicular Accidents
Premises Liability
Medical Malpractice
Workers’ Compensation

Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri
J.D. – 2009
Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
B.A. – 2006

Professional Awards

From the classroom to the courtroom, Josh has been awarded for his excellent legal work:

Top overall score on Arkansas Bar Exam, 2010
Super Lawyers Rising Stars Selection, 2015-2021
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, 2021

Communication is everything. Both as an advocate and a human, there’s nothing more important than listening and trying to understand what a person is going through in order to help them get closure.

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Anna’s commitment to helping families comes through in all her areas of practice:

Wrongful Death
Trucking Accidents
Vehicular Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Nursing Home Negligence
Sexual Assualt
Insurance Bad Faith

Education

University of Arkansas School of Law, Fayetteville, Arkansas J.D. – 2016
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, Missouri B.S. Political Science – 2013

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Kansas
United States Court of Appeals for the 8^th Circuit

Professional Awards

2023 Best Trial Lawyers in America for Civil
Litigation and Missouri Top 40 under 40 for civil litigation.

Proud to Fight For Everyday People

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.

It is an honor and a privilege to stand as a shield for those who need protection, and to speak for those who need a voice.

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Vehicle collisions
Trucking collisions
Pedestrian Injury
Motorcycle wrecks

Education

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- J.D. – magna cum laude, 2011
- CALI Award for Excellence in Indian Gaming Law
- Kaplan Scholarship recipient
Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri
- B.S. – 2005

Professional Associations

Super Lawyers Rising Stars Selection, 2017-2022
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, 2019- 2022
United States Courts for the Western District of Missouri
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Oklahoma Association for Justice

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.

This place is my home, and these people are my family.

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Auto Accidents
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Serious Injury and Wrongful Death
Premises Liability
Products Liability

Education

University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, J.D. 2016
University of the South, Sewanee, Tenessee, B.A. History 2013

Professional Associations

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
The Missouri Bar
Professional Associations & Memberships
Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
The Missouri Bar

I don’t like bullies. I became a trial lawyer because it gives me the opportunity to step into the ring and fight for people who have been hurt, abused, and bullied. The Courtroom is an arena where the stakes are high for those who have been injured, but they can’t fight for themselves. As a trial lawyer at JVM, I get to step in and take up the fight for my clients so they can focus on healing.

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Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, MO, May 2017
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO, May 2014

Professional Awards

Missouri Bar Association
Jasper County Bar Association (Treasurer 2023-2024)
Missouri Bar Young Lawyer Section District 10 Representative (2025)
American Association for Justice

Holding the Powerful Accountable

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.

When you’ve been through tragedy caused by the negligence of someone else, I’ll fight to make sure you are not only fairly compensated for the irreplaceable, but to protect others from similar harm.

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Since 1979, Glenn has fought to hold wrongdoers accountable in many different cases:

Medical Malpractice
Birth Injuries
Product Liability
Complex Litigation
Trucking and Motor Vehicle Collisions
Personal Injury

Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri
J.D. – 1979
Missouri Southern State College, Joplin, Missouri
B.A. – 1975

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Arkansas
U.S. Court of Appeals 8^th Circuit
U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Awards

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:

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