Cass County Lawyers

As the owner of the Missouri DWI & Criminal Law Center at the Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, I manage an amazing team of lawyers who focus on criminal and DWI defense, while also collaborating with a team of lawyers on personal injury and nursing home abuse and neglect cases.

I have extensive trial experience with more than 200 trials, including dozens of jury trials, and have not lost a trial in over 10 years. I enjoy mentoring and training other lawyers in trial skills - those on the team at Benjamin Law Firm in addition to lawyers across...

Brandon Kane is the principal member of the Kane Law Office, LLC, located in Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Kane is an award-winning lawyer with nearly 15 years of legal experience, including significant experience with all types of criminal law and corporate law.

Brandon obtained his Juris Doctorate at the University of Kansas School of Law, where he was an Editor on the Kansas Law Review, a top 10% graduate, a Graduate Teaching Assistant for several Business Law classes, and a National Moot Court winner. He also participated in various volunteer legal assistance and tax programs, and received numerous CALI...

Mr. Roth practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death. For nearly a decade Jason practiced civil defense litigation. Jason has represented some of the largest insurance companies, corporations, and trucking companies. In doing so, he honed his talents and skills as an attorney. The experience also provides him with insight and experience on how these entities operate, perceive those that have been injured, and the pursuit of compensation through the claim, lawsuit, and trial process. Now Jason's practice is dedicated almost exclusively to representing individual clients who have been injured,...

Rachel established Foley Law which is also known as KC Bankruptcy. She dedicates over 90% of her time to the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. Her undergraduate training was mainly in the sciences and medicine. However,it was the freedom of debt described in Deuteronomy 15:1-2 that called her into the ever evolving world of bankruptcy. Rachel’s passion is to achieve freedom from debt for her clients enabling them to obtain a fresh start. She uses this fact! Walt Disney filed bankruptcy in the Western District of Missouri, without this bankruptcy Mickey Mouse may never have been...

PROBATE, GUARDIANSHIP, ESTATE PLANNING, AND UNCONTESTED FAMILY LAW FIRM IN MISSOURI. Alfano Law Firm, LLC helps families with probate, elder law, estate-planning, guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, and various uncontested family law matters. We know that life changing events happen and we want to help you when they do. Alfano Law Firm will guide you through the legal process with compassion and professionalism at an affordable cost. We work with our clients on probate administrations, asset administration, claims, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, living wills and advanced directives, guardianship for both children and adults, termination of guardianship, conservatorship, adoption, step-parent adoption, third-party...

I helped form PEAK for the same reason I became an attorney, I like solving problems and I’m not afraid to take risks or think outside the proverbial “box.” I am very fortunate to be surrounded by other lawyers at PEAK who feel the same. If you are reading this, I hope it means we will be working together.

I graduated from UMKC law school with highest honors and was fortunate to be hired by Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP in 2007, where I was promoted to Partner seven years later. As an attorney at Shook, I spent most...

It is a privilege and a passion for me to serve clients throughout the Kansas City metro who deserve thorough and principled legal representation for criminal defense and traffic matters. People make mistakes. Whether they are charged with drugs, violent crimes, traffic tickets or a DUI, they still deserve proper representation in an often confusing legal system. The Kansas City metro is home to multiple courts, cities, counties, state, and federal jurisdictions. Knowing these systems well helps me to help clients effectively. Through my firm, The Wichman Law Firm with offices in Kansas City,...

A Kansas City native, attorney John Kennyhertz previously served General Counsel for a Kansas City-based private equity firm, and now focuses his practice on business transactions and corporate law matters.

As an M&A lawyer, John has a unique set of skills and experience having represented parties on all sides of a transaction. In his former capacity as General Counsel, Mr. Kennyhertz was responsible for the oversight and management of the private equity firm’s non-real estate legal matters, as well as the risk management and compliance for each entity comprising the firm’s portfolio. Prior to this role, Mr....

Timothy Monsees, a Kansas City native and founding partner of Monsees & Mayer P.C., represents personal injury clients from the firm's two convenient office locations in Kansas City and Springfield, MO. In over 25 years of practice, he has worked for law firms specializing in defense of insurance companies and product manufacturers. He now uses this experience to better know his opponents while restricting his practice to representation of victims of wrongdoing. His recognition by his peers in the legal community along with a Martindale-Hubbell rating of "A/V', sets him at the top of his profession...

Amber is a graduate of the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law where she graduated six months early at the top of her class with a Family Law emphasis.

During law school, Amber received the coveted induction into Phi Delta Phi legal honor society and made the Dean's list every semester.

While still in law school, Amber gained early litigation experience as an attorney for the Child and Family Services Clinic and Guardian ad Litem Clinic. During law school, Amber also obtained additional litigation experience clerking for a group of general practice attorneys and gained invaluable...

I have practiced employment law for over fifteen years in Kansas and Missouri. Before I attended law school, I worked in the Human Resources field for several years. My experience as a Human Resources practitioner and now as an attorney has helped me develop a unique perspective on representing individuals who are suffering from illegal mistreatment at work. I have spent my entire legal career focusing on these types of cases and in particular have handled a number of cases arising from retaliatory discharge, disability discrimination and employer violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In addition, I have...

Chris uses his unique background as a JD/CPA to assist White Goss clients leverage economic development incentives such as tax abatements, TIF, and tax credits in both Missouri and Kansas. He also has significant experience challenging property tax valuations and represents clients in zoning, permitting, and other land use matters.

At Klenofsky & Steward, LLC, we represent clients in St. Louis car accidents, St. Louis motorcycle injuries, and St. Louis tractor trailer accidents in both state and federal courts. Do not attempt to take on the insurance company alone. This does not have to be David vs. Goliath - we can even the playing field. You will never pay us anything out of your own pocket. We are ONLY paid if we make a recovery for you out of your car accident settlement. That is our guarantee to you. Call us for free at 314-932-5790.

Born & raised in rural Missouri, Attorney Trenton Garza brings an unrelenting work ethic into the practice of law. Guided by down-home values sharpened by professional experience, he serves clients' unique needs and simplifies complicated law into easy explanation. Brought by family to the Texas Panhandle, Trenton attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas. At Baylor, he earned a reputation as an advocate, effecting anti-discrimination policy change and leading a statewide organization. He later represented a local community in school district decision-making, consulted community development groups, and was made a candidate for public office. Trenton trained under a historic Texas Trial Lawyer and...

As a partner at Monsees & Mayer P.C., David M. Mayer has provided personal injury and neglect victims in the Kansas City area with the legal representation they need to fight for the compensation they deserve. With over 20 years of distinguished experience, the Kansas City native has received more than seven multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, earning him an exclusive spot on the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His community involvement and dedication to each case has also earned him recognition as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in Missouri for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Personal Injury...

Your family is not like any other family. I am not like any other attorney.
I love my job and I am good at it. This is not a document/binder service. My first goal is
to ensure clients are fully informed regarding all aspects of their situation and the details
of every available option.
I am more qualified. Estate planning, asset protection, business succession, and other
elder law issues are the focus of my practice. These issues are complex. I spend hours
each week learning new aspects of this area of law and how they impact real people. This
laser focus...

Garrett focuses his practice in the areas of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and personal injury.

Antwaun Smith spent five years at Shook, Hardy, & Bacon, a large firm in Kansas City, before joining his sister Kesia at the Smith Law Office. He now represents people who have been hurt in accidents or on the job get the compensation they need in personal injury cases. A Rhodes Scholar and Mizzou graduate, Antwaun has degrees in both law and business. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Missouri State Employees Retirement System, where he oversees and protects workers’ retirement benefits.

We will partner with you to expertly guide you through this difficult and confusing time. We carefully listen to your concerns and offer creative solutions for your business and personal legal issues. When you join forces with us, you receive the advantage of our substantial legal experience, together with personal service that is second to none. In times of success and times of crisis, our lawyers are here to help you with all your family law, traffic, employment, business law and insurance coverage legal needs in the greater Kansas City area.

If you are dealing with complications pertaining to a family law issue of some kind, you need to take immediate action and seek out the help you need at this time. A Kansas City divorce lawyer from The Reynolds Law Firm has dealt with all kinds of divorce issues, from child support matters to modifications. You can receive the help you need in working through complications with spousal support. In addition, if you are working through paternity issues of some kind, you should not hesitate to seek out the help and support your case requires. The team at this office...

Michael Taylor is a premier criminal defense attorney, defending your rights in criminal cases in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area and surrounding counties. As a former prosecuting attorney with almost 30 years of experience, Michael is knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal prosecution and uses that insight to the benefit of his clients. Michael utilizes his extensive knowledge to defend clients accused of DUI/DWI, Sex Crimes, Drug Offenses, Possession, Traffic, Homicide, and other crimes.

Donovan Dodrill has been a practicing personal injury lawyer for over twenty years. He thoroughly understands the legal system, settlement negotiations, and in-trial strategies. If you've been injured in an accident, he will fight for the compensation you deserve. He will hold negligent parties accountable and is always prepared to do what it takes to help his clients recover.

If you’ve suffered an injury that wasn’t your fault, the negligent party is legally obligated to pay for any injury-related losses. However, gathering the necessary evidence and information to establish fault is a time-consuming and complex task. That’s why it’s important...

Chelsea Dickerson is a partner at Dickerson Oxton, LLC - a personal injury law firm in Kansas City. Chelsea is experienced in handling serious injury cases including automobile accidents, trucking accidents, burn injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and more. Visit Dickerson Oxton, LLC website to contact Chelsea and her team for an initial case evaluation! Let our family help yours!

Bob Gordon is a family law litigation lawyer who takes pride in helping people out of a bad situation. His strengths lie in problem solving and arguing in the courtroom, making him an ideal family law attorney. Bob sees his role as the voice of reason. He knows you are going through a hard time in your life, so he tells you up front the reasonable chances you have of getting what you want and what it will take to get there.

After graduating high school, Bob joined the military and served eight years of active duty. While serving in Bosnia,...

David Breon is the founder and lead attorney of Semita Legalis. He focuses his practice on family law and immigration matters. Though he’s based in western Missouri, he offers virtual legal services to clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, and immigration services across the United States and the world. David took a circuitous path to the law. Born and raised in western Missouri, he took great interest in the study of the Spanish language in high school and lived in Spain during his senior year of high school and college. To help fund his academic career, he joined the U.S. Army,...

Peter Andreone, Esq. is the owner and founder of Andreone Law. He has been practicing law in KC since 2008. After working for several other successful firms, Peter established Andreone Law in 2015 with a primary emphasis on business and transactional law, commercial litigation, and labor and employment law.

In 2018, Peter recognized that Missouri voters were likely to support Amendment 2 and thereby legalize medical marijuana statewide. To meet the needs of Missouri's cannabis business owners, Peter joined the Hoban Law Group in an "Of Counsel" capacity in October 2018. This move positioned...

Practice Areas Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships Mergers and acquisitions Trusts, estates and probate Estate planning Taxation, tax planning and tax controversies Real estate Agriculture Contracts Bar Admissions Missouri, 1984 Kansas, 1985 Tax Court U.S. District Court District of Kansas Western District of Missouri Education University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School (J.D. 1984) University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S.B.A. Accounting) Professional Affiliations The Missouri Bar Kansas Bar Association Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association American Bar Association Missouri Society...

Joshua practices in the area of general litigation. As a former collegiate athlete, he offers a unique skill set that allows him to provide his clients with high-quality, cost-effective representation. First, Joshua uses the perseverance and drive he learned on the field to fight relentlessly for every inch of ground on his clients’ behalf. He is an aggressive advocate, committed to zealously protecting his clients’ rights and interests. Second, Joshua understands the value of tireless preparation and attention to detail, which are just as crucial to success in the practice of law as they are in sports. He goes the...

My practice is primarily focused on commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense and compliance matters. I help businesses and individuals navigate their way through high-stakes litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. My clients often come to me at difficult times. I understand the stress and anxiety they face and take their trust very seriously, working diligently to find unique solutions to their individual problems. I have a wide range of experience in both state and federal courts. This includes matters involving complex business litigation, criminal defense and compliance issues, constitutional challenges, civil rights litigation, and employment cases.

For nearly two decades, The Traffic Lawyers of Kopecky Law, P.A. have represented thousands of clients in various traffic matters ranging from speeding tickets to complicated DUI/DWI cases. Traffic law is our life and we spend most of our day in courts all across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. We have several offices in the Kansas City Metro Area and one in St. Louis where we meet clients. However, we do a significant amount of work with clients completely over the internet or over the phone. Our goal is to make it as easy on you as possible. We know our...

Brett Burmeister practices in civil litigation with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters. He also represents clients in business litigation, bankruptcy, and other practice areas. He is a licensed real estate broker and handles property transactions and disputes as well. At Burmeister Gilmore LLP, the law firm’s maxim is Clients Come First. It is a fundamental principle that Mr. Burmeister follows in every case. He is honored to help personal injury victims and wrongful death surviving family members recover and enjoys problem-solving with business clients.

From 2012 to 2017, Mr. Burmeister’s peers named him to the Super...