Atty. William Lawrence Phalen

Atty. William Lawrence Phalen

Mr. William Lawrence Phalen is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, social security and 1 other area of law.

Joplin Joplin 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (417) 647-8165 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Lawrence Phalen at a glance

William Lawrence Phalen is a wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, and securities attorney based in Joplin, Missouri. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1986) and Missouri (2010). Serands clients in Joplin, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Lawrence Phalen is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, social security and 1 other area of law
  • William has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices in Joplin, MO

Practice Areas Explained

William Lawrence Phalen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Lawrence Phalen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

William Lawrence Phalen is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William Lawrence Phalen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Lawrence Phalen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Lawrence Phalen is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Missouri →

Securities Law

William Lawrence Phalen is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Joplin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Lawrence Phalen

Where is William Lawrence Phalen's law office located?
William Lawrence Phalen's law practice is located in Joplin, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Lawrence Phalen handle?
William Lawrence Phalen focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, ssd, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has William Lawrence Phalen practiced law?
William Lawrence Phalen has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
How can I contact William Lawrence Phalen for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1986
Missouri
Admitted: 2010

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