Oliver, Oliver & Waltz has the determination and skill required to successfully litigate your case when litigation provides the best means of resolving your legal issues. Our professional courtroom demeanor and meticulous preparation gives us an assertive edge as strategic advocates. We know your time is valuable and stress efficiency throughout the process of resolving your disputes. We pride ourselves on being:

When you retain Oliver, Oliver & Waltz, P.C. you receive the care, time, and attention you deserve.

Our firm will constantly seek ways to cut your costs while maintaining the high level of legal services you expect and deserve.

Our firm provides straightforward, honest answers to all of your questions to ensure you fully understand the litigation process and what to expect as your case moves forward. Our clients rely on us to help them set realistic expectations.

Oliver, Oliver & Waltz, P.C. always has your best interest in mind. Our firm is always assessing your situation to find the best solution for your case.

GENERAL LITIGATION

When legal disputes disrupt your business or personal life, you will find peace of mind with our committed, knowledgeable firm advocating on your behalf. Oliver, Oliver & Waltz, P.C., represents Missouri businesses, families and individuals in litigation, arbitration and mediation. We can help you with all types of general civil litigation in state and federal courts, including:

  • Personal injury claims
  • Torts
  • Property damage
  • Consumer litigation
  • Products liability
  • Product defects
  • Business litigation
  • Breach of contracts
  • Mediation
INSURANCE LAW

The firm represents both the insurance industry and individual clients with respect to coverage and benefit issues.  Oliver Oliver Waltz analyzes every detail of your policy and claim if litigation becomes necessary. Our insurance practice is focused in the following areas:

  • Insurance litigation
  • First-party claims
  • Third-party claims
  • Claim management consulting
  • Motor Vehicle claims
  • Analysis and interpretation of insurance policies

Our firm is professionally trained and works to educate our clients and protect their rights, dedicated to guiding you through the litigation process.If your insurance carrier is refusing to provide you with the benefits that you are entitled to, call us today at 573-335-8278 or contact us online. Our attorneys are ready to help you find the solutions you need to move forward with your life.

ESTATES & TRUSTS

Oliver, Oliver & Waltz can help with all aspects of trusts and estates issues, including:

  • Estate planning
  • Estate tax issues
  • Choosing a personal representative
  • Guardianships
  • Living wills
  • Living trusts
  • Wills drafting
  • Probate

Estate Planning

You work hard for your family, and you will find comfort in planning for their long-term well-being and financial security. Through analysis, we strategize the best means for protecting your loved ones at every turn.

Wills

A will is essential at every stage of your life. Your living will sets the parameters for medical intervention should you become incapacitated. A will is necessary if you intend to leave property to a person or entity other than a blood relative, such as a domestic partner, a friend or a charity.

Our firm will draft valid wills that ensure your intentions are honored, as well as offering opportunities for changing your will. We draft valid codicils that address changes in your financial situation, marital status, number of children, philanthropic interests and general lifestyle decisions.

Guardianship

If you have children who are minors, your will allows you to make decisions about their future care. Appointing a guardian is crucial in the event of the loss of one or both parents. Without proper appointment of a guardian by the parents, the court will appoint a guardian if the need arises. Guardian appointment for pets is also possible.

For estate planning services, call us today at 573-335-8278 or contact our firm online to schedule a free consultation.

MEDIATION

Mediation is a negotiation process during which a neutral mediator facilitates effective conversation between two disputing parties. The goal is for the two opposing parties to reach a settlement and the decisions for the case will be made entirely by the two disputing parties, the mediator acting only to maintain effective and civil communication between parties.

James Frederick Waltz aims to provide fruitful discussion between parties so that every conversation grants a opportunity to benefit our clients to the best and most fair outcome.

  • Graduated the center for the study of Dispute Resolution & MU Law School Center for Continuing Legal Education. (MU Law School, Columbia Mo,)
  • Past chairman of the Missouri Bar Fee Dispute Resolution Committee.