Jenifer Placzek | Springfield Personal Injury Lawyer

Jenifer Placzek was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1997 with a degree in journalism. In 2001, she graduated from Boston College Law School. She practiced at a large law firm in Los Angeles after graduating from law school. In 2005, she moved back to Springfield to practice law with her father and partner, Mathew W. Placzek. Jenifer is a trial attorney who represents individuals and families in personal injury, wrongful death, vaccine and whistleblower cases.

You Are Not Alone. We know that you are coming to us during one of the most challenging periods in your life. When a serious accident or other traumatic event happens, it is normal to feel a flood of emotions--fear, anger, confusion and pain. We want you to know that you don't have to go it alone. We are here to help you get through this difficult time. Every person has a different story with their own needs and concerns and we will make it a point to understand yours. Because of the nature of our busy litigation practice, the attorneys in our firm are extremely busy--BUT, our attorneys and staff are NEVER too busy to talk to you or meet with you, either in person or by phone. If you want to meet talk to your attorney about any matter, you will. You will not be handed off to a secretary or assistant when important matters need to be discussed and decided.  WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Placzek Winget & Placzek, LLC	Springfield, MO	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Boston College Law School	J.D.	Law School	2001
University of Missouri	Bachelors		1997

State / Court	Date
Missouri	2005
California	2001

• Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Vice President | 2020-2021; Executive Committee | 2014-Present; Board of Governors | 2005-Present; Continuing Legal Education Committee Chair | 2012-2014
  Supreme Court of Missouri-Commission of Racial and Ethnic Fairness, Practice of Law Subcommittee | Co-Chair | 2018-Present; Member | 2015-Present
  Missouri Commission on Human Rights | Commissioner, 7th District | 2011-Present
  Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2018-Present; Member | 2005-Present
  Legal Services of Southern Missouri | Pro Bono Panel Attorney Member | 2012-Present
  American Association of Justice | Member | 2005–Present
  American Bar Foundation | Fellow | 2014-Present
  Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund | Member | 2017-Present

• Missouri Lawyers Media-2nd largest settlement award for $34 million settlement | 2018
  President's Volunteer Service Award, Silver, for service as a victim advocate at The Victim Center | 2018
  Super Lawyers Missouri and Kansas for Plaintiff Personal Injury | 2015–Present; Rising Star | 2014
  Missouri Bar-Pro Bono Publico Award | 2015
  Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association | Equal Access to Justice Award | 2015
  Women’s Justice Awards | Litigation Practitioner | 2013
  Jessup International Moot Court, Harvard Law School’s Northeast Regional Competition | First Place Oralist and Honorable Mention Brief | 2001
  Boston College Law School, Wendall F. Grimes Moot Court Competition | Best Brief Runner-Up | 2000

• $34 Million Settlement
  False Claims Act, Qui Tam action, where relator received $5,440,000. United States ex rel. Viran Roger Holden v. Mercy Hospital Springfield, United States District Court, Western District of Missouri, Southern Division, Case no. 15-03283-DGK.

• Chapter 7 | Statements, Sources of Proof | The Missouri Bar, Fifth Edition | 2014
  Chapter 3 | Pain and Suffering, Missouri Damages | The Missouri Bar, Third Edition | 2012
  Chapter 5 | Loss of Earning Capacity, Missouri Damages | The Missouri Bar, Third Edition | 2012
  Chapter 3 | Pain and Suffering, Missouri Damages | The Missouri Bar, Second Edition | 2005
  Chapter 5 | Loss of Earning Capacity, Missouri Damages | The Missouri Bar, Second Edition | 2005

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2005) Licensed as Attorney in Missouri. Verified with Missouri Bar.	May 04, 2022

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