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Based in Columbia, Missouri, attorneys at Lear Werts LLP represent workers throughout the Midwest in the areas of injury and employment law. Click the attorney names below to learn more about our experience and expertise.

Bradford B. Lear

Attorney Brad Lear focuses his practice on complex personal injury and employment litigation, including the representation of groups of employees in class and collective actions. Brad has successfully represented workers in cases involving wage and hour disputes, including claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for unpaid overtime, and other employment matters involving gender, racial, religious, and disability discrimination. He also represents clients in serious injury and wrongful death claims as well as claims for vexatious refusal to pay insurance proceeds due under life, accident, and long-term care insurance.

Education

Admissions

Admissions to Practice Pro Hac Vice

Professional Associations

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • Missouri Employment Law Institute, Wage & Hour Update (2008)
  • University of Missouri School of Law, Law Practice Management (2008)
  • MOBAR CLE: CONTRACTS, Contract Interpretation (2007)
  • University of Missouri School of Law, Securities Arbitration (2003)

In the Media

  • Ex State Farm worker alleges labor violations, Columbia Daily Tribune (Aug. 10, 2010)
  • Two ex-tax preparers sue H&R Block, Columbia Daily Tribune (Jan. 26, 2010)
  • Boys State adopts Missouri Plan for judges; change draws praise, The Daily Star-Journal (June 30, 2009)
  • Hickman Students Ready for National Law Debate Contest, Columbia Daily Tribune (May 7, 2009)
  • Judge qualifies suit as possible class action, St. Louis Daily Record (Sept. 5, 2007)
  • Cons of Columbia, VOX Magazine (Nov. 29, 2007)
  • Making the Case for Dispute Resolution, Columbia Daily Tribune (Nov. 29, 2003)

Community Involvement

  • Missouri Boys State, Board of Directors; Dean of Law School
  • Hickman High School Mock Trial Team, Coach (2004-2009); National Champion (2008 American Mock Trial Invitational); Missouri State Champion (2009)
  • Chipping in for Charity Golf Tournament, Planning Committee (2007-present)

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Todd C. Werts

 

Attorney Todd Werts focuses his practice on personal injury, employment, and workers' compensation cases. Todd has successfully represented clients in claims involving serious personal injuries arising from automobile collisions, trucking accidents, and falls as a result of dangerous premises. His extensive workers' compensation experience includes handling cases involving spinal injuries, torn rotator cuffs, and carpal tunnel, among other work-related injuries. Todd is an active member of the Missouri Bar and the Boone County Bar Association, and is a frequent speaker on injury and employment law issues.

Education

Admissions

Admissions to Practice Pro Hac Vice

Professional Associations

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • Annual Workers' Compensation Institute: Healthcare Provider Applications for Direct Payment (2009)
  • Compensation Issues Under FLSA/Wage and Hour Laws (2009)
  • ADA Update (2009)
  • University of Missouri School of Law, Law Practice Management (2007-2008)
  • Nuts and Bolts of Missouri Practice, Employment Termination in Missouri (2007)
  • MOBAR CLE: CONTRACTS, Contract Interpretation (2007)

In the Media

  • Sales Contracts, Missouri Bar SoundByte (June 20, 2008)
  • New Online Complaint Form [for the Missouri Human Rights Commission], KOMU TV-8 (Oct. 23, 2007)
  • New Clinic Aims to Aid Workers with Injuries, Columbia Daily Tribune (Mar. 3, 2006)

Community Involvement

  • Columbia Public Schools: Partners in Education, Boone County Bar Association Scholarship Program, Chair
  • Chipping in for Charity Golf Tournament, Planning Committee (2007-present)
  • Acacia Lodge No. 602, A.F. & A.M.

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Sander C. Sowers

 

Attorney Sander Sowers represents individuals in serious personal injury, workers' compensation, and employment cases, including wage and hour class and collective actions. Alongside his legal practice, Sander is an active member of the Boone County Bar Association, of which he serves as the Young Lawyers Committee Chairperson, and also the Columbia Chapter of Rotaract. In addition, Sander was elected by his peers to serve as the Missouri Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Council District Representative for the mid-Missouri area.

Education

Admissions

Professional Associations

Publications & Speaking Engagements

  • Daughters of the American Revolution, speaking in support of Missouri Non-Partisan Court Plan (2010)
  • University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Agricultural Law (2007)

Community Involvement

  • Rotaract, Columbia Chapter
  • Chipping in for Charity Golf Tournament, Chair (2008-present)

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