“We’re holding corporations accountable because, when it comes down to it, they put profits over you.”
Practice Areas
Joshua's Story
Joshua C. Grumke is an associate attorney in the asbestos practice at Wallace Miller. He works with individuals across the country who were put in harm’s way by companies that prioritized their bottom line over their employees’ safety. In his work, his primary focus is making sure that clients get what they need to provide stability and a path forward for themselves and their families. Combining patience and compassion with efficiency, diligence, and thorough knowledge of the law, Joshua supports his clients through incredibly difficult times and goes above and beyond to get them the compensation they need.
Joshua began his legal career working with Laci M. Whitley representing asbestos clients nationwide. In 2019, he transitioned to working at a small civil defense firm in St. Louis to gain perspective and courtroom experience. After six years at the firm, his desire to work directly with clients and make a difference in individual people’s lives pushed him to move back into asbestos litigation with Laci, now a partner at Wallace Miller.
Joshua earned his J.D. from St. Louis University and his B.A. in Accounting from Truman State University. While he was enrolled in law school, the Michael Brown shooting occurred in St. Louis. This event and its aftermath shaped his belief that an attorney’s purpose should be to help people, a principle that continues to motivate him as he fights for those harmed by exposure to asbestos.
“People want to know that somebody’s going to be held accountable and that the money that comes out of it will take care of their family when they’re gone,” Joshua says. “And we do the absolute most that we can to get them that security that will give them peace of mind.”
Bar & Court Admissions
State of Illinois
State of Missouri
Professional Associations
Recognition
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Construction Litigation by Best Lawyers, 2024-present
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Civil Rights Law by Best Lawyers, 2023-present
Education
J.D., St. Louis University School of Law, 2015
B.A. in Accounting, Truman State University, 2012
Current Cases
Joshua's
Transvaginal Mesh Depositions
Josh organized and led hundreds of depositions during the Transvaginal Mesh MDL that led to incredible settlements for clients.
IVC Filters
Josh assisted in navigating thousands of clients through the IVC Filter MDL resulting in successful results across the board.
Sports Mentor
Josh has served as a volunteer high school baseball coach at his alma mater, Pattonville High School, in the St. Louis area since 2018, providing mentorship and encouragement to the players and other young individuals involved with the program.
Courtroom Experience
Josh has appeared in courtrooms throughout Illinois and Missouri over the last decade. His experience includes arguing simple motions all of the way through trial, including multiple trials involving catastrophic injuries and/or car accidents.
Development Board
Josh serves as a member of the Development Board for Rebuilding Together-St. Louis. Rebuilding Together’s mission strives to allow elderly individuals and military veterans to remain in their homes by providing features that improve accessibility and making repairs to essential areas of their homes.
“Very pleased with my experience with Wallace Miller handling my case. They are very professional and always responded to my questions in a very timely and efficient manner.”
“I truly believe Wallace Miller did their very best in representing me. While the process is long, every effort was made to keep me up to date on what was going on.”



