Eric Greitens Quotes

Trial lawyers can sue people in the state of Missouri, and because of how broken the system is, if they win just one dollar for their client, they still get paid huge legal fees. For too long in this state, trial lawyers have picked our people's pockets.

Eric Greitens

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  Eric Greitens
  • Legal
  • Lawyers
  • Client