Professional Legal Services
The Johannsen Law Firm operates with you in mind. The firm pursues cases under a variety of different billing arrangements, and has the flexibility to offer hourly, blended, and contingency fees depending on the nature of each dispute.
The firm’s ability to assist you in a variety of case types based on 20 years of experience allows billing practices to best meet your needs, whether pursuing a claim on your behalf or if you’ve been sued yourself.
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Have you been injured as a result of someone else’s actions? The Johannsen Law Firm specializes in helping those who have been injured get back what was taken from them. The firm can help you from your time of injury through trial so that if you don’t win, it doesn’t cost you a dime.
The loss of a loved one because of the actions of others is an unimaginable burden to carry. Unfortunately, Derek is well versed at dealing with such tragedy having represented parties dealing with such circumstances over his career. He can’t make things perfect, but can represent you and your family to give you piece of mind and fight for those who have been lost.
Motor Vehicle & Trucking Accidents
Choosing the right lawyer can make all the difference in the aftermath of a car accident or a collision with a tractor-trailer. With nearly 20 years of legal expertise, The Johannsen Law Firm brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in personal injury law. Derek understands the complexities of accident cases and is committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve, no matter the venue or severity of your case.
Sexual Harrassment, assault & Emotional distress
Derek Johannsen has been working cases of a sexual nature for 20 years in all facets of the law. There may be no one in the area who has worked more cases involving salacious allegations of abuse, harassment and emotional distress. Derek understands the emotional and physical trauma such cases can cause to everyone involved. In fact, he literally wrote the chapter in the Missouri Tort Lawyer’s Desk Reference on the infliction of Emotional Distress claims.
DAngerous Property
Accidents happen, but dangerous property conditions that cause or contribute to your injury aren’t your fault. Derek has handled hundreds of premises liability cases involving trips, slips, and falls. The Johannsen Law Firm specializes in premises liability law, ensuring those who neglect dangerous conditions get held responsible so no one else gets hurt.
Defective Products
Sometimes the products we buy break, malfunction, or are outright dangerous, leading to serious injuries and unexpected hardships. When defective products cause harm, you need an experienced advocate to fight for your rights. The Johannsen Law Firm is dedicated to holding dangerous manufacturers accountable.
Medical Malpractice
Putting your trust in professionals: doctors, lawyers, accountants is something we do everyday. Unfortunately, sometimes that trust can be misplaced. When that happens, having someone who understands what it takes to prove complicated cases is paramount.
Employment Discrimination & Termination
Unfortunately, we’ve all had terrible situations at work. Let The Johannsen Law Firm help you get your respect and dignity back from a place that you poured so much of yourself into throughout your career.
Construction defects
When your construction plans go awry you want someone who has been involved in some of the biggest construction cases around. Whether it’s an $80 million case of water damage and mold, or a demolition case where a building collapse tragically kills someone, the Johannsen Law Firm can assist you with your construction matters. It doesn’t have to be an $80 million dollar matter, because when it’s your house, it matters.