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Biography
I have been trying cases for 26 years, helping injured people get the compensation they deserve. My wife Diana and I have been married for 30 years and we have three children. We enjoy traveling and hiking. My wife is a nurse and we both enjoy helping other people in our jobs.
Have you been in a car accident or suffered other personal injury? Joe Backer is here to help!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
Personal Injury
50%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Missouri for 34 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 35 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
The Backer Law Firm, LLC
(816) 283-8501
Fax
14801 E 42nd St S, Suite 100, Independence, MO, 64055-4777
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Joseph Michael Backer's Reviews
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Posted by Ivy | January 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney!
Very professional always held my best interest first great on follow up and genuinely cares about his clients
Posted by Barbara | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Joe is a reliable, dependable lawyer that I highly recommend.
I would recommend Joe Backer for many reasons. He leaves no stone unturned and you can tell that he genuinely cares about his clients. He is responsive and listens. My case may not be considered large to many but it was important to me and Joe was a strong advocate on my behalf.
Joseph Michael Backer's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is experienced in both personal injury and business litigation. He is an exceptional trial attorney. He has defense background as well as plaintiff's background. As a result, he can anticipate the other side's arguments."
Douglas Horn
Personal injury lawyer
Laurie Del Percio
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Managing Attorney, The Backer Law Firm, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
Eastern Jackson County Bar AssociationBoard Member
1991 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1991 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationCivil Law Committee and Tort Law Committee
Education
1990
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
University of Missouri
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What type of attorney do I need to file a lawsuit against my landlord who assaulted and stabbed me causing severe injury.
03 Jun 2017
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Is the dentist liable?
28 Mar 2017
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What is a typical payout for scarring an disfigurement on one finger
28 Mar 2017