$ 175-250 per hour
also known as Wes Hilton, Wesley Hilton
As a partner at Cover & Hilton Law, LLC, Wesley D. Hilton aggressively represents his clients in Clinton, Missouri, in the surrounding counties and throughout the state of Missouri. Mr. Hilton dedicates his law practice primarily to the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice, while also accepting cases in the areas of family law and criminal defense. He focuses 100 percent of his practice on litigation.
Mr. Hilton obtained his bachelor's degree from Missouri Southern State University, graduating with honors in criminal justice. Upon graduation, he attended law school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor. Mr. Hilton is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri.
Since completing law school, he has been admitted to litigate cases before the Circuit Courts of Missouri, the Missouri Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Missouri. Mr. Hilton is also licensed to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Prior to forming Cover & Hilton Law, LLC, along with his partner, Mr. Hilton was a partner at a firm in Kansas City, Missouri, where he litigated on behalf of a large number of clients in the areas of personal injury and medical malpractice throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Mr. Hilton is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys as well as the Missouri Bar Association. He devotes 60 percent of his practice to personal injury and medical malpractice cases, including wrongful death matters. Mr. Hilton focuses the remaining 40 percent of his practice on helping people with family law matters and on the vigorous representation of people who have been accused of a crime.
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Practice Areas
17 years | 100 cases
18 years | 250 cases
$ 175-250 per hour
33%-50%
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Acquired: 2008
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137 West Franklin Street, Clinton, MO, 64735
281 S Jefferson Ave, Suite F, Lebanon, MO, 65536
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Posted by Krystal | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
If I could give Mr. Wes Hilton 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️'s, I would! From the beginning, he has always been knowledgeable, kind, professional, trustworthy and up-front. I trusted him with a big case and he did NOT disappoint, he got it dismissed!! He told me what I should expect both pros and cons and in the end he ...
Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This lawyer just lies... he is not aggressive. And he lies to his clients. Which is illegal and he deserves to be barred.
Posted by Cindy | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
He didn't fight or help like we expected. I won't recommend him or hire him again
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I understand you don’t feel like this is result you wanted. You were not my client in this case and my client got the result that was the absolute best for him and his son. Thank you for your opinion.
Posted by Ron | June 12, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
Wes has always been a phone call away whenever I needed him. He is quick to return calls, always willing to listen, and offers excellent options for each situation. I have been so impressed with his service that I have referred him to family and friends for legal assistance. He recently helped a fri...
Posted by Rick | May 26, 2015
Wes was very thorough. He completed the case for me in a matter of months. I couldn't have been more satisfied with the outcome. I would highly recomend Wes for any of your legal needs.
"I endorse this lawyer. Wes is a great lawyer in our community. He has a wealth of legal knowledge and serves the interests of his clients, whom he always puts first. He is an attorney that is "on the side" of his clients. I believe he is a great advocate for his clients, and is able to use his legal knowledge to benefit his clients on various legal matters."
"Wes Hilton is a straightforward attorney with a very positive and professional attitude toward the practice of law, fellow attorneys, and his clients. I've worked on the opposite sides of cases from Wes and he has also stood in for me on others. He has never presented as a lazy lawyer. He's always prepared, thorough, and seems to earnestly seek to fulfill his clients' expectations."
"Wes is simply one of the best there is in the personal injury world. I would highly recommend him to all of my clients, friends, and family."
"I wish I could endorse Wes Hilton for more than one area. Wes possesses a unique set of skills that can transcend multiple areas of law. Whether it is an emotionally charged family law matter, or a complex personal injury case, Wes will apply his skills to whatever is put before him, and will do so with compassion and integrity. I wholeheartedly endorse Wes Hilton."
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2015 - Present
Partner, Cover & Hilton Law, LLC
2008 - 2015
Partner, Hankins, Conklin & Hilton, PC
2015 - Present
American Bar Association
2008 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Settled for $275,000.00
Settled
Resolved
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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