Jackson County Lawyers

If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, it can feel like your whole life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing what will happen to you or your family can be overwhelming. To help clients with divorce and family law matters in their time of need, Stange Law Firm, PC has limited its practice to divorce and family law matters. For your convenience, we have offices in multiple states. We also respond to all phone calls and emails from clients left before 5 pm the same business day. We also give clients...

Neil Sader is a Kansas City bankruptcy attorney. A University of Kansas law school graduate, Neil has been practicing law in the Kansas City area since 1984. Though born in Connecticut, Neil spent most of his childhood in the Midwest and is proud to call Kansas City home. He maintains several professional distinctions: the highest rating possible from Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers Awards in both Missouri and Kansas from 2006 through the present, and a 10-year nomination for the Better Business Bureau. Neil is the managing partner The Sader Law Firm, which is located across from Union Station in downtown Kansas...

Chris has enjoyed the solo practice of law for more than 25 years. Over that span, Chris has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems, including divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, personal injury settlements, paternity actions, collections matters, and many more. Chris practices in the Kansas City area serving Platte, Clay, Jackson and other surrounding counties. Chris resides in Platte County with his 4 children. Growing up on corn and soybean row crop farm outside of Oregon, Missouri, Chris learned the value of hard work and small town values. A graduate of South Holt...

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,...

I am dedicated to managing probate and trust administration along with estate, high support needs, and elder law planning. My practice encompasses traditional estate planning, special/high support needs planning, and elder law. Additionally, I provide services in probate and trust administration, guardianship, conservatorship, and minor inheritance issues.

Christopher (Chris) Joseph is the Managing Member of Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC, where he chairs the firm’s criminal defense practice group. His practice involves criminal defense and civil litigation in federal and state courts across Kansas. Chris defends individuals facing federal criminal charges and high-level state felony charges and counsels individuals and businesses subject to government investigations. Chris also has ample experience litigating civil asset forfeiture matters.

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....

Ryan M. Paulus represents clients in a variety of contexts, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, consumer rights, personal injury, severance, wage and hour disputes and class and collective actions. Ryan’s confidence, perseverance, and attention to detail are invaluable to furthering his clients cause. He has won his clients over sixteen million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements and developed a record of success in significant and complex litigation. Ryan is also a combat veteran who served with distinction in Afghanistan as a SAPPER Company Operations Officer, earning both the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge before resigning from...

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,...

I practice law with BurnettDriskill, Attorneys in North Kansas City, Missouri. We handle caims before the Social Security Administration at all stages of the process. We also focus on short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) claims. The majority of these claims are governed by ERISA. However, many are traditional breach of contract, breach of trust, bad faith, and vexatious refusal claims. If you are looking for help with any kind of disability claim, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Our firm represents clients in all kinds of disability matters. If your disability claim has been...

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...

I practice criminal defense, and immigration law. I represent criminal defendants in cases at the state and federal level involving DWI, assault, drug offenses, theft, and sexual offenses. My expertise encompasses all areas of immigration law, with special focus on deportation defense, family immigration, appeals and federal court litigation.

I am highly experienced in counseling immigrants and criminal defense attorneys about the immigration consequences of criminal activity. This sets me apart from most criminal defense attorneys, who have a very limited understanding of the immigration consequences for their clients.

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...

Jeff chairs the Firm’s construction and design practice group. Since 1994, Jeff has had the privilege to represent owners, design-builders, design professionals, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors of all types and sizes, ranging from publicly-traded international companies to small local businesses, on a wide variety of projects, including: petroleum and bio-fuel refineries; fossil-fuel and geothermal power plants; industrial and food processing facilities; military facilities and government housing; earthen dams; sports stadiums; commercial office towers; heavy highway, transportation, and civil; distribution facilities; retail developments; and condominium developments. Although Jeff assists clients at all phases of a construction project, litigation...

Jonathan Sternberg is an appellate lawyer in Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri, representing businesses and individuals in civil and criminal appeals and related matters before state and federal courts nationwide. He focuses his practice strictly on appellate litigation. This includes every stage of a case, not only briefing and arguing appeals and related actions, but also advising trial lawyers on procedure and strategy. Since opening his practice on his admission to the bar in 2007, Jonathan has been counsel of record in more than 225 reported appellate decisions in a wide array of subjects. The total amount in controversy of...

Mr. Smith is a trial attorney and zealous civil litigator practicing primarily in the areas of employment and disability discrimination, whistleblower litigation, governmental liability, catastrophic personal injury and property damage, wrongful death, tractor-trailer crash litigation, insurance defense, and business and commercial litigation. He aggressively defends the rights of clients in high-stakes litigation and decisively leverages cutting-edge trial technology in the courtroom to maximize understanding and persuasion while minimizing complexity. Mr. Smith is equally adept as a litigator outside of the courtroom. He is a prolific writer and has had notable success with summary judgment motions, complex motion...

Very few lawyers can claim repeated record setting results like attorney Ryan Bradley. Feared by defendants and insurance companies, you can rest assured Ryan will deliver on your injury case. The Missouri Lawyers Weekly called Ryan the "Winningest Attorney" in Missouri and has routinely featured him for extraordinary verdicts and settlements though the state.

Joe Vanover is an experienced problem solver. He has worked inside and outside of government as an attorney for more than 20 years. Mr. Vanover has tackled complex and difficult challenges and achieved positive results. For the more than a decade, Mr. Vanover worked in the Platte County, Mo. courthouse. Other than the judges, there is hardly an attorney who has been in court more often than Mr. Vanover. Mr. Vanover is thorough and professional. He treats all parties fairly and respectfully.

Jennifer Haggerty graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law with her Juris Doctor in 2010. Jennifer is licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. The Haggerty Law Firm, LLC assists individuals with navigating many different areas of the Probate Administration and Probate Court Process. Typical Probate services offered: Admittance (and filing) of Last Will and Testament to Probate Application for Letters of Administration Application for Letters Testamentary Determination of Heirship Proceedings Guardian and/or Conservatorship proceedings Small Estate Affidavits (both under and above $15,000) Spousal Refusal of Letters Trust Publication and Notice to Beneficiaries The Haggerty Law Firm, LLC also offers Mediation Services.

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 am Jason Roach, owner of the Roach Bankruptcy Center. Roach Bankruptcy Center exclusively limits its practice to filing bankruptcies, stopping creditor actions, and protecting the rights of consumers. We stop foreclosures, repossessions, and garnishments. If you want to save your home or need a fresh start then you should call Roach Bankruptcy Center at 816-454-5555.

Jason was admitted to the Missouri Bar in September 2001. Before practicing law exclusively in the area of bankruptcy, Jason had worked for the Missouri Attorney General's office in Criminal Appeals. Jason is a member of the Missouri Bar Association, American...

Ross Paczkowski joined Peterson & Associates, P.C. in July 2017. His practice emphasizes personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle collisions, trucking incidents, dangerous premises, dog bites, and other personal injury matters. Mr. Paczkowski graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Real Estate. He then attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor and Masters in Accountancy. During law school, Mr. Paczkowski clerked for Peterson & Associates, P.C. in the personal injury and mass tort divisions. Before joining the firm, Mr. Paczkowski worked as a real estate transactional...

David Marcus has spent nearly three decades representing entrepreneurs and business owners in complex cases involving everything from the breach of an asset purchase agreement, to the infringement of a patent and copyright, to an allegedly defective product, to the improper management of a brokerage account. After getting his start at a large law firm, Mr. Marcus went on to become a partner at a boutique litigation firm before founding his own firm about a decade into his practice. Mr. Marcus has tried numerous cases to jury verdict in state and federal courts, and also handled arbitrations administered...

Nicholas S. Clevenger joined Peterson & Associates, P.C. as an associate in April 2005. Before joining the firm, Mr. Clevenger clerked at the firm for over a year, gaining valuable experience in the practice areas of personal injury, pharmaceutical and medical malpractice, and mass tort litigation. Since joining the firm, Mr. Clevenger has exclusively represented the injured. In 2001, Mr. Clevenger graduated from Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Business Administration. He graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in December 2004. Mr....

As the founder of Peterson & Associates, P.C., Mr. Peterson has been helping to protect the rights of personal injury victims in Kansas City and from coast-to-coast for more than two decades. Having successfully recovered over half a billion dollars in compensation for his clients, David has a proven track record of success and is highly regarded within the legal community. With a dedication to the pursuit of justice, Mr. Peterson is a mentor to many of the younger attorneys at the firm and for decades has been rated by his peers as an "A-V" lawyer - an...

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...

The Starosta Law Firm, LLC is dedicated to representing clients with aggressive and effective representation. For a free, no-obligation consultation, please call 816-399-5733.

Attorney Kevin J. McManus is a personal injury attorney and long-term disability lawyer licensed in Missouri and Kansas. His firm represents those who have been injured or harmed due to the negligence of another, whether in a car accident, slip and fall, nursing home or other injury accident. In addition, we help those who have been denied long-term disability insurance recover the benefits they deserve. Our firm is dedicated to our clients' success and to maximizing their recovery from their injury or accident. We believe that the more information our clients have, the better choices they can make, so...

Paul E.Evans Attorney at Law has been successfully representing clients for over 20 years in Auto/Truck Accident/Injury, Personal Injury and Workers Compensation. He has a well earned reputation as an excellent attorney for domestic issues such as Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation, Child Support, Paternity, Relocation, Guardianship, and Adoption. While acquiring that reputation he also has handled many cases involving Workers Compensation and claims for injuries such as Auto Accidents. He has represented numerous families in death claims and catastrophic bodily injury. Paul E. Evans Attorney at Law has over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of motor...

Maya King is a distinguished attorney who graduated cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School, reflecting her strong commitment to the legal profession. With a solid foundation in law, Maya has dedicated her career to advocating for clients across a broad range of immigration matters. Maya’s expertise covers a wide array of immigration issues, from representing clients in complex removal trials and appeals to managing both immigrant and non-immigrant visa cases, including student and visitor visas. Her track record of success demonstrates her legal acumen and determination to guide clients through the intricacies of the U.S. immigration system. A passionate...

At Royce Injury Attorneys LLC, personal injury law is all we do. Whether you’ve been hurt on the job, had an auto accident, nursing home injury, or experienced medical malpractice, you can count on our attorneys and investigators to work for you. In the past fifteen years, our attorneys have collected more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements for people like you. All of the cases are handled on a contingency fee basis where there is never a legal fee charged until there is a recovery for you. Our Kansas City, MO injury law firm looks forward to serving...

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.

Noah K. Wood is a founding partner of the Wood Law Firm. A trial lawyer focused on the areas of class actions and technology law, Mr. Wood has been appointed lead counsel in consumer and telecommunications class actions. He has recovered millions of dollars for clients injured by dangerous products and negligence. Additionally during time away from the practice of law he co-founded one of the largest nationwide Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) technology companies. Mr. Wood has lectured and authored articles on class actions, telecommunications regulation, and consumer protection. He is also a licensed airplane and helicopter pilot.

Samuel M. Wendt of Wendt Goss, P.C. is a Kansas City personal injury attorney. Before attending law school, he received his Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology, which now serves to benefit his complex litigation cases. He has received the honor of an AV Preeminent™ Rating on Martindale-Hubbell® as well as other distinctions such as “Best of the Bar” in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012 by Kansas City Business Journal and listed to both the Kansas and Missouri Super Lawyer® list. He is admitted to practice law in Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. Mr. Wendt has handled a wide array of...

I became an attorney because of my desire to assist individuals in need. Creditors and insurance companies have many resources at their disposal, and I feels my clients should be adequately represented. My firm has helped thousands of clients to put their lives back on track.

Jon works closely with local, regional and national businesses on their comprehensive legal and risk management needs. He also represents his clients as an aggressive advocate after claims have been made. Jon has extensive experience representing both small and mid-size businesses, doctors, hospitals, dentists, oral surgeons, architects and engineers. Jon litigates a broad range of state and federal cases including medical and dental malpractice, wrongful death, design defect, fraud and misrepresentation. Prior to disputes, he works closely with his clients to manage risk. He has defended a broad spectrum of clients which includes prominent individuals, Fortune 500 companies, regional...

When you come to Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, your case can receive the care and attention it requires. A Kansas City personal injury lawyer at this office has dealt with all kinds of injury accidents and is ready to take on your case and fight for you today. Attorney Matthew D. Meyerkord obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, School of Law. He is a member of The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and The Eastern Jackson County Bar Association. Attorney Brian C. Russell earned his Juris Doctorate at the University...

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.

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...

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...