Attorney John L. Wilbers started his legal education long before he ever went to college. His father, L.H. “Bud” Wilbers, practiced law at The Wilbers Law Firm since before John was born. Growing up watching his father help victims of negligence in St. Louis instilled a strong sense of community in him. Today, he continues his father’s work both in and out of the courtroom.
In preparing himself for legal service, John dedicated his early adult years to his education. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Master of Science in Business Administration, before going on to earn his Juris Doctor. Thereafter, he was selected to attend and earned his Fellowship Certificate from the Bryce Harlow Institute on Business and Government Affairs at Georgetown University
While in law school, John served as a student senator, joined the Honor and Ethics Committee, and clerked for the Missouri Supreme Court.
His successes only continued after leaving law school. Before joining his family law firm, he worked at a nationally recognized personal injury firm. During that time, he represented injured railroad workers throughout the United States.
Almost Two Decades of Practicing Law
Eventually, John decided to join his father’s law firm. Working in a small firm offers many advantages and allows him to better understand his clients’ needs and offer each one personalized attention.
John has obtained several multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements while a partner at The Wilbers Law Firm. In 2015, he won an $11.5 million judgment in a drunk driving accident that was the 14th highest in Missouri at the time.
His clients aren’t the only ones who appreciate his dedication to using the law to help victims of negligence. John’s legal contemporaries also respect his work. He has won multiple awards in the past decade and received recognition from other judges and lawyers.
