At Stephen W. Holaday, PC, we work tirelessly to obtain fair compensation for our clients. We help our clients secure the outcomes they deserve, including many millions of dollars in past settlements and verdicts.
We provide the quality and professional legal service you expect from an experienced law firm. We commit to provide the individual attention each client deserves. Stephen W. Holaday and his staff are accessible and responsive to the needs and concerns of each client.
We understand the uncertainty and fear our clients face when they require a catastrophic injury/wrongful death attorney. We ensure that our clients and their families receive the guidance, compassion, counsel and representation they need.
At Stephen W. Holaday, PC, we do more than just resolve a case. We help our clients get through a very difficult time in their life.
Mission Statement
To help injured people get on with the rest of their lives by obtaining justice and fair compensation while holding accountable those who caused them harm.
Stephen W. Holaday
Attorney
swh@lawswh.com
Legal Field
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
Professional Experience
Since 2003, Stephen has performed a number of roles (staff person, associate attorney, equity partner) within multiple law firms. The focus of his practice is on helping people who have been injured due to the negligence of others in the various areas of injury law.
Education
• Juris Doctor, University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2009
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Missouri Western State University, 2003
• Graduate of South Nodaway High School, 1999
Court Admissions
• All State Courts of Record in the State of Missouri
• United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Professional Memberships
• Missouri Bar Association
• St. Joseph Bar Association
• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Personal and Community
Stephen is a lifelong resident of Northwest Missouri. He was born and raised in rural Barnard, Missouri, located in Nodaway County. Stephen relocated to St. Joseph, Missouri to obtain his Bachelor degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in legal studies.
In 2005 Stephen moved to Kansas City, Missouri to attend law school at UMKC. Stephen graduated from UMKC and passed the Missouri bar in 2009. Upon his admission to the Missouri bar in 2009, Stephen moved back to St. Joseph and focused his law practice on helping people who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Stephen lives in St. Joseph, Missouri with his wife and children.
Lisa A. Goacher
Office Manager/Paralegal
lag@lawswh.com
Professional Experience
Lisa has held several different support staff roles, such as billing clerk, receptionist, legal assistant and paralegal, in multiple law firms since 1999. The majority of her career has been focused in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and worker’s compensation.
Education
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice/Emphasis in Legal Studies (with Paralegal Certificate), Missouri Western State University, 2003
Graduate of Elwood High School, 1990
Professional Memberships
Missouri Paralegal Association – President (2 years)
Harley Owners Group – Director (6 years)
Personal & Community
Lisa is from Fort Worth, Texas, and has lived in NEKS/NWMO since the late 1980s. In her free time, she is an avid motorcycle rider and has helped organize events for a locally established motorcycling charitable organization. Lisa lives with her husband in rural Buchanan County.
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