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Joe Goff, top personal injury attorney in Farmington, Missouri, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Poplar Bluff, Missouri has more than 30 years of legal experience. He wants to help fight for justice.

Joseph Goff Sr.

Joseph Goff Sr. has been licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri for 30 years and began his practice in downtown St. Louis after graduating from St. Louis University Law School in 1989 with his Juris Doctorate degree. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The University of Missouri St. Louis in 1986.
For the last 21 years he has served as a Municipal Prosecuting Attorney in various cities including the City of Leadington, the City of Desloge and the City of Bonne Terre.
He has served as a Special Prosecutor in other cities. He has been involved in various civic activities including serving on the Board of the Youth for Christ organization and a supporter of Backstoppers.

In his law practice he has tried approximately 100 cases to jury verdicts including obtaining the largest reported jury verdict in both St. Francois County and Ste. Genevieve County. He has been legal counsel to the St. Francois County Joint Communications Center/911 for the last six years and has served as legal counsel for the Farmington Industrial Development Authority.
He and his wife have three children, the Honorable Joseph L. Goff, Jr., Jessica Goff and Jacob Goff and three grandchildren, Justin, Jaydin and Gracie. They have lived in Farmington, Missouri for 22 years.

Matt Dreesen

Matt Dreesen is a nationally known successful trial lawyer who focuses on meeting client needs and getting results. An attorney since 1993, Matt’s practice includes Injury Law, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Social Security/Disability, Worker’s Compensation, Wrongful Death, Bankruptcy, False Claims Act Cases, and Whistleblower Act Cases.
While maintaining his private law practice, Matt served his country as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves JAG Corps and has served in senior Judge Advocate Command positions as a Commander and as a Staff Judge Advocate for multi-state military units. He also graduated in July 2014 from the prestigious U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Penn., joining the ranks of Army War College graduates Eisenhower, Bradley and Schwarzkopf.

Matt Dreesen one of the best nursing home neglect attorneys and personal injury lawyers in Farmington, Missouri, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Matt began his legal career defeating abuse and being the voice of victims of violent crime and gained a reputation as a tenacious state prosecutor. While a prosecutor, Matt racked up numerous jury trial wins on high visibility cases, earning the respect of lawyers, judges, and the community. His performance in the courtroom on some of the toughest cases gained him appointments as a special prosecutor selected by District Judges on cases too complex for other prosecutors.
His courtroom success led to a coveted position with a prestigious National law firm with over 380 lawyers. Driven by his commitment to public safety, Matt left the corporate defense practice field and became a partner in a law firm designated as counsel for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, representing railroad workers and their families nationwide on FELA injury and wrongful death cases against the railroad industry. Matt has since expanded his practice to include a variety of significant personal injury law cases, Nursing Home abuse and neglect, Trucking Collisions, and through his representation has helped his clients obtain judgments well in excess of $45,000,000.
Matt’s most recent victory was on behalf of a family whose loved one was neglected and abused leading to a record setting $6,000,0000 outcome which stands as a record for that venue. He was their voice in defeating abuse.
He and his wife are the proud parents of three children. Matt is a dedicated member of his community and has volunteered his time over the years to disabled children’s sporting activities and as a youth baseball coach. He is also a member of several community service clubs and his church.

noteable accomplishments

Nursing Home Abuse $6,000,000
Railroad Crossing Accident $2,000,000
Engineer v. Railroad $1,700,000 (non-operated back)
Motorist v. Trucking Company $1,000,000 (non-operated back injuries)
Engineer v. Railroad $750,000
Engineer v. Railroad $450,000 (cumulative trauma)
Lead Service Attendant v. Railroad $450,000
Sleeping Car Attendant v. Railroad $300,000
Lead Service Attendant v. Railroad $250,000
Chef v. Railroad $200,000

CIVIC, CHARITABLE, & RELIGIOUS ASSOCIATIONS

Rotary Club of Pulaski County, member of the Club Service Committee and the club’s legal team
YMCA youth baseball coach
Pirates select baseball coach, 8U through 10U
Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
American Association for Justice
Nursing Home Litigation Group
Bar Association Metropolitan St. Louis, Board of Governors, 2004 – 2005; Member, 2003 – Present
Missouri Bar Association, 2002 – Present
Nebraska Bar Association, 1993 – Present

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Co-Chairman of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis Federal Practice
Board of Governors of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (FP)
Member of the Nebraska Bar Association
Member of the Missouri Bar Association
Supreme Court of the United States
Designated Railroad Counsel
United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit
USDC Colorado
USDC Nebraska
USDC Missouri Eastern District
USDC Missouri Western District

Case Results

$3,525,000 Jury Verdict in Wrongful Death Personal Injury action. This is believed to be the largest jury verdict in Ste. Genevieve County for an injury death case. The case was tried on March 21, 2018 and the verdict was unanimous. $1,500,000 in actual damages and $2,025,000 in punitive damages.

$305,000 Settlement in Medical Malpractice case in Iron County.

$1,200,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death case (MO Lawyers Weekly 3/29/04)

$557,879 Settlement in Equitable Adoption case (MO Lawyers Weekly 04/04/01)

$100,000 Verdict in Truck Accident (MO Lawyers Weekly 03/27/06)

$500,000 Settlement in Uninsured Motorist case (MO Lawyers Weekly 11/23/09)

$426,000 Settlement in Car Accident case (MO Lawyers Weekly 6/23/08)

$250,000 Settlement in Wrongful Death case (MO Lawyers Weekly 05/17/99)

$350,000 Settlement in Personal Injury case (MO Lawyers Weekly 9/19/12)

$450,000 Settlement in Auto Accident (MO Lawyers Weekly 4/21/97)

$155,000 Settlement in a Slip and Fall case (MO Lawyers Weekly11/2/09)

Railroad Crossing Accident $2,000,000

Engineer v. Railroad $1,700,000 (non-operated back)

Motorist v. Trucking Company $1,000,000 (non-operated back injuries)

Engineer v. Railroad $750,000

Engineer v. Railroad $450,000 (cumulative trauma)

Lead Service Attendant v. Railroad $450,000

Sleeping Car Attendant v. Railroad $300,000

Lead Service Attendant v. Railroad $250,000

Chef v. Railroad $200,000

Nursing Home Abuse Judgment $6,000,000

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You should not have to suffer because of someone else’s irresponsibility and you want a lawyer who is prepared to fight for you at trial. Many cases settle before trial, but a good lawyer is not afraid of advocating for your rights in the courtroom. Joseph L. Goff has over 25 years of courtroom experience. Mr. Goff has received successful verdicts and settlements for his clients in the 24th Judicial Circuit of over $20,000,000 in the last ten years.

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