
Joseph G.S. Goedde
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Biography
Joe Goedde is a trial attorney whose practice is primarily defending health care providers from medical malpractice claims. He also advises skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and both rural and urban hospitals.
In addition to his medical litigation practice, Joe counsels medical institutions on administrative law issues, including proceedings before the Medicare Appeals Council.
Previously, Joe served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Catherine D. Perry and the Honorable Rodney W. Sippel of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. He also gained appellate experience while clerking for the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., of the Supreme Court of Missouri.
Joe received a Certificate in Health Law Studies from the Saint Louis University School of Law, where he was Managing Editor of the Saint Louis University Law Journal. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion to The Best Lawyers in America® lists in the fields of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, most recently in 2023.
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- American Health Lawyers Association
Community Service & Awards
- Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis
- Make a Difference Award, for volunteer work with the United States District Court Legal Advice Clinic
- The Best Lawyers in America – Ones to Watch®
Health Care Law, 2022 – Present
Medical Malpractice Law, 2022 – Present
Personal Injury Litigation, 2022 – Present
Employment History
- Lashly & Baer, P.C.
Member, 2020 – Present
Associate, 2015 – 2020 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Law Clerk for the Honorable Catherine D. Perry, 2013 – 2015 - United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Law Clerk for the Honorable Rodney Sippel, 2012 – 2013 - Supreme Court of Missouri
Law Clerk for the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., 2011 – 2012
My Team
Administrative Assistant:
Lori Carter
lcarter@lashlybaer.com
314-335-1039
Paralegal:
Tracy R. Patterson
tpatterson@lashlybaer.com
314-436-8328
A. Nikki Mohrmann
nmohrmann@lashlybaer.com
314-436-8393
Practice Areas
- Health Care Litigation
- Medical Negligence
- Business / Commercial Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Appellate
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Missouri, 2011
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Missouri
- J.D., magna cum laude, Certificate in Health Law Studies, 2011
- Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri
- B.A., summa cum laude, Psychology, 2008
Plan Your Visit

Lashly & Baer, P.C.
ST. LOUIS OFFICE
ILLINOIS OFFICE
20 East Main Street
Belleville, IL 62220
Map & Directions
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Call: 618-233-5587
Fax: 314-621-6844