About Josh
Biography
With a career spanning over 35 years, Josh Tolin is a distinguished attorney renowned for his unique skills in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury cases. His prior experience as a critical care respiratory therapist equips him with unparalleled medical knowledge, setting him apart in a field where understanding medical complexities can drastically impact case outcomes. This insight enhances his ability to navigate cases that often see only a 25% success rate in malpractice suits, whereas Josh's success rate is 95%. Josh's accomplishments include authoring a chapter in an OB textbook and successfully tackling birth injury and cerebral palsy cases on a national scale. His leadership roles extend to serving on the executive committee of the birth trauma litigation group within the American Association for Justice (AAJ), reflecting his commitment to excellence and advocacy in this area of law. Clients benefit from Josh's unique perspective, which blends medical proficiency with legal acumen, providing a robust and informed representation that aims for the best possible outcomes in complex legal challenges.
If you have been injured in an accident or had a loved one pass away through negligence I can help!
I have a medical background and understand complex medical issues and can help you !
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
38 years | 150 cases
38 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Missouri for 39 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1986
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006. Returned to good standing in 2012
Licensed in Colorado for 29 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006
Location
J. Tolin Law
Mobile
17269 Wild Horse Creek, Suite 230, Chesterfield, MO, 63005
jtolinlaw.com/Josh P. Tolin's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by Frida | December 17, 2013 | Medical Malpractice
Greatful client
I'm Josh Tolin's former and current client. I have known Josh Tolin since 1997. He helped me to settle a case of medical malpractice and hospital negligence which caused my late mother to suffer from broken skull. I was really satisfied with the result of that settlement. Josh is very caring person....
Posted by Carrie | November 14, 2013 | Car Accidents
Automobile Accident...Josh knows what he is talking about
We recently settled on an automobile accident case that we hired Josh to represent us on. We feel he did a very thorough job and his knowledge of the law gave us the confidence that our case was in the right hands. Josh always made sure we understood each step of the process before we moved any fur...
Posted by Lawrence | December 06, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
Confident, Trustworthy and Talent Advocate
I have known Josh Tolin aince 1988. He has asssted me in numerous situations. His knowledge of medical malpractive is unmatched. He is an expert in any case involving birth defects. He is a great advocate for his clients. Yes, he did suffer a bar complaint that caused action to be taken against him. ...
Josh P. Tolin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Great representation. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer knowledgeable answers in complex matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Josh since 1987 and have worked with him on cases, referred cases to him and formed a firm with him. He is the best at what he does, medical malpractice, personal Injury, product liability and other types of civil litigation. I have trusted Josh to handle my son's personal Injury case and believe he is one of the best at what he does. If you need a great attorney to represent your interests when injured call Josh first."
"Excellent lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Before you judge a man you don't know, it's good to see what his former clients have to say about him and what other attorneys who do know him say about him. Then read his published answers to questions at Avvo.com. Then you'll realize that Josh knows the law and cares about making sure he does the best job possible for his clients. And when you have a legal problem, what you want is a lawyer who knows the law and who will fight his heart out for you. That's why I gladly endorse Josh Tolin to you."
"Josh is incredibly knowledgeable regarding this area of law. His background in medicine helps him understand what went wrong and explain it to non-medical personnel. I highly recommend his services and endorse this lawyer."
"Josh is a former Respiratory Therapist. He has a tremendous command of medicine. He deals with his adversaries in a way that earns him respect and quite frankly could serve as an example to our broken Congress. I endorse this lawyer."
DUI and DWI lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Birth injury lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer returned to good standing in 2012.
Reinstated from Disbarment issued in MO, 2012
updated on 08/11/2015After being disbarred, a former attorney may apply for reinstatement. He or she must comply with all readmission requirements from the Missouri Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel.
Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in CO, 2006
updated on 02/23/2016This means a lawyer can no longer practice in another state. The state bar of Texas agrees that the lawyer's wrongful acts were serious, and has also taken away his or her license to practice in Colorado.
“The Colorado discipline was based in Missouri. I have been reinstated in Missouri for over a year, and see no reason to get reinstated in CO since I am not planning on retiring there. I am in good standing in Missouri.”
Disbarment issued in MO, 2006
updated on 04/10/2023This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Missouri Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Suspension issued in CO, 2002
updated on 03/28/2017Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
1996
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
Work Experience
2012 - 2012
Risk manager consultant, Legal-Medicine Consultant LLC
2000 - 2006
Attorney, Tolin Law Firm
1996 - 2000
Attorney, Tolin & Zevan, PC
1992 - 1996
Attorney, McAvoy, Bahn & Tolin
Associations
1986 - Present
American Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential settlement
Confidential settlement
Confidential settlement
Confidential settlement
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2005
Medical Malpractice
2004
Trying the Malpractice case
Publications
1992
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Josh earned significant contribution points in 2015.
Legal Answers
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Can you refuse a blood draw in a hospital?
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