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103 Ripley Street, Columbia, MO, 65201, US
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About
Todd Werts’ practice primarily involves representing individuals, and groups of individuals, in claims filed in state and federal courts. He currently focuses on wage & hour, consumer, and employment cases, including class and collective actions. Todd has successfully represented thousands of workers from around the country to recover unpaid wages and overtime pay. Additionally, he represents consumers who have been subjected to unfair debt collection practices or have been injured by unsafe products. Below is a short sampling of some of Todd’s cases: Todd is a frequent speaker on litigation and employment law issues as well as legal technology matters. He is an active member of the Missouri Bar and the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys where he serves on the Board of Governors and as a member of the amicus committee. When not working, Todd Werts and his wife, Michelle Werts, breed and raise Arabian horses.
About Employment Labor Law
Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.
Credentials
Education
N/A University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A University of Missouri, Columbia BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2000 Board Member, Order of Barristers
Publications
2009 Annual Workers’ Compensation Institute Healthcare Provider Applications for Direct Payment 2009 Lear Werts LLP Compensation Issues Under FLSA/Wage and Hour Laws 2007 Lear Werts LLP Nuts and Bolts of Missouri Practice, Employment Termination in Missouri 2007 MOBAR CLE: CONTRACTS Contract Interpretation
Associations
2010 - Present Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Amicus Curiae Committee Member 2007 - Present Missouri Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service Committee Member 2005 - Present American Association for Justice Member
Speaking
2012 2012 Solo & Small Firm Conference What Every Solo and Small Firm Lawyer Should Know About Employment Law in Current Times 2011 Attorney Guest Speaker Law Practice Management 2011 16th Annual Missouri Bar Solo & Small Firm Conference Workers' Compensation -- Compare and Contrast with PI Cases (Medical Claims and Liens) 2009 Attorney Guest Speaker Law Practice Management 2008 Attorney Guest Speaker Law Practice Managmenet
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Updated: Sep 02, 2026