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SEAN T. BRADLEY is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is admitted to the Kansas Bar, the Missouri Bar, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits. He has served two terms as Chair of the Patent, Trademark and Copyright Committee of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Mr. Bradley’s practice includes patent and trademark searches, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, both in the US and internationally, and preparing and prosecuting trademark and copyright applications for registration.  Additional services include preparing confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements, assignments, and license agreements, and review of intellectual property provisions for various types of contracts.

Sean received his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2013.  During law school, Sean was an Associate Editor of the Kansas Law Review and won CALI Excellence for the future Awards in KU’s Immigration and Asylum Clinic and International Human Rights Law. Before law school, Sean received B.A. in English from Truman State University and graduated Summa Cum Laude. He also received his M.A. in English from Truman State. After receiving his M.A., Sean taught English as a second language in Bangkok, Thailand.. Sean joined Stueve Siegel Hanson in 2013 where his practice includes class actions, antitrust litigation, and wage and hour litigation. Sean is married and lives in Kansas City.

Ryan D. Kiliany is an associate attorney with Troppito Miller Griffin, LLC, joining the firm in September 2011.. Ryan graduated from the University of Kansas in 1999 with a degree in Business Administration.  Subsequent to his graduation, Ryan lived in Chicago, Illinois, working for a Fortune 500 technology company, until he was accepted to law school.. Ryan graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2006, where he received a concentration in Business and Entrepreneurial Law.  While in law school, Ryan volunteered his time at the UMKC Business Law Clinic, assisting small start-up companies with entity formation and legal issues. Ryan also completed an internship with the Western District of Missouri Bankruptcy Court, working closely with the Court’s respective bankruptcy judges on legal issues and appellate cases.. Ryan is licensed to practice law in Missouri state court, and all Missouri and Kansas federal courts.. After law school, Ryan was in-house counsel for a corporation specializing in managing residential foreclosures for national banks.  Ryan then moved to the Sypher Law Group, where he handled consumer bankruptcy cases.. Ryan continues to concentrate his practice in Chapter 7 and 13 consumer bankruptcy, assisting clients in both Missouri and Kansas.. In 2012, Ryan co-authored “Chapter 13 and The Path to a Better Life”, which is a chapter in a book called Best Practices for Filing Chapter 13.  The book is designed to be used by other attorneys that have questions or need assistance with their chapter 13 bankruptcy practice.  This book can be viewed and/or purchased at: .

Robert derives great personal satisfaction from helping people and businesses navigate complicated legal scenarios and achieve financial stability.

Rico Robinson leads Hale Robinson & Robinson, LLC's criminal defense team, practicing all aspects of criminal defense. Rico was born and raised in the Kansas City area and has established a multitude of connections to the city and surrounding areas. Rico is dedicated to serving the community through exercising rights that are guaranteed by the courts.

Representing individuals who have been injured or taken advantage of has been a passion for Barry Grissom. He hates bullies. Since 1983 he has dedicated his professional career to assisting those who need legal help. Helping families who have lost a love one or helping an individaul who has been severely injured because of another's negligence remains his calling. After twenty-seven years of pursuing justice for individuals he was nominated by President Barack Obama to be the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas and was unanimously confirmed by the Senate in August of 2010. He served in that position until April of 2016. During his time as U.S. Attorney, he was selected by Attorney General Eric Holder to serve as one of 14 United States Attorneys on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (“AGAC”) – a group that meets regularly in Washington to advise the Attorney General on matters of administration and policy. As part of the AGAC, Mr. Grissom contributed to the Attorney General’s efforts to reform the federal criminal justice system through the Smart on Crime initiative and was involved in formulating responses to the myriad of policy and administrative issues that confront the D.O.J. every day. As a result of his service on AGAC, Mr. Grissom was asked by the Brennan Center at New York University Law School to be part of a Blue Ribbon Panel on redefining federal prosecution priorities. This Blue Ribbon Panel, which included a small number of current and former U.S. Attorneys, as well as former high ranking department officials, public defenders and academics examined how shifting federal prosecutorial priorities can reduce violent crime while also addressing the issue of over-incarceration which culminated in the September, 2014 release of a report entitled Federal Prosecution for the 21st Century.. Since opening Grissom Miller Law Firm, LLC, he has focused on personal injury, employment discrimination claims as well as claims against employers who fail to pay overtime.

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Rachel Stahle is an accomplished attorney who has significant experience litigating cases involving nursing home neglect, personal injury, medical negligence, and sexual assault and abuse.. Her unique combination of tenacity and kindness help her obtain impressive results for her clients, while assuring them their concerns are being heard. This has led her to being seen as one of the Midwest’s up and coming attorneys.. In addition to her trial experience, Rachel has extensive experience in depositions and mediation. She is an accomplished brief writer and is active in the legal community.

Problem solving for creditors and those working for creditors. I represent lenders, vendors, manufacturers and sellers of goods and services. I represent legal professionals (attorneys) and business clients. I help my clients get paid for what they do, and I litigate to protect their right to receive and demand payment.

Phillip B. Grubaugh, licensed in Missouri since 1975, is a seasoned attorney dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal representation. A standout academic at the University of Missouri, Phil graduated with distinction, earning accolades such as Phi Beta Kappa membership and the Order of the Coif during his law studies at the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law. His career began at Watson Ess Marshall & Engass, where he honed his skills in general litigation. Phil then joined Deacy & Deacy, LLP, becoming a partner and excelling in personal injury defense and commercial litigation, with numerous appellate victories. In 2012, Phil joined Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys (KCAIA) as an Of Counsel attorney, providing the firm with a strategic advantage through his defense insight. Now, Phil channels his extensive legal acumen toward achieving fair compensation for injured clients in the Kansas City area. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and personalized case management. Phil's accolades include an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell and recognition as a Top Car Accident Attorney by Avvo. He is affiliated with The Missouri Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and The National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers.

Paul Croker's Bio:. Paul Croker is a dynamic commercial litigator, a trusted legal advisor and national counsel to clients facing class action and business litigation throughout the country. As a result, he has been selected by his peers as a Rising Star in Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers®. His clients range from small family-owned businesses to national companies and are engaged in a variety of different industries including consumer finance, banking, construction, technology and real estate.. Business Litigation Paul handles business litigation involving consumer protection laws, state and federal regulatory matters, unfair competition, professional liability, contract disputes, and intellectual property rights. When serving as national counsel, he represents his clients’ interests throughout the country in litigation ranging from commercial contract disputes to complex class actions including enforcement and class actions brought by attorneys general and governmental agencies.. He represents clients in claims involving unlicensed lending, Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), Electronic Funds Transfer Act (EFTA), Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CAFA), Lanham Act, trademark and intellectual property infringement, legal malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty, among others.. Class Action LitigationPaul has successfully resolved class action lawsuits that were pending locally in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, as well as in other states including California and New York. He accomplished this in a variety of ways including: dismissal, enforcement of class action waivers, compelling arbitration, and obtaining court approval of class action settlements. Generally, these class actions involve consumer protection claims relating to lending laws, unfair competition laws, unlicensed lending, FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, FACTA, and the EFTA.. Construction Paul represents construction clients, such as general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals and suppliers, in state and federal courts, including bankruptcy proceedings.  These clients range from family-owned construction businesses to international contractors Paul has successfully resolved disputes involving construction defects and accidents, design defects, mechanic's liens and lien holder rights, payment and performance bonds, and contract disputes. He also assists his clients in the construction industry with contract review and negotiation.. Employment and LaborIn the labor and employment area, Paul represents clients in wrongful termination and retaliation lawsuits, and in the investigation and filing of claims against employees. He also assists with employment and severance agreements, in addition to drafting policies in an effort to ensure compliance and minimize liability.. Corporate ServicesWith respect to business transactions, Paul represents clients in matters ranging from contract negotiations relating to day-to-day business operations to the sale, acquisition or expansion of a business. He assists startup businesses with the formation of their companies, regulatory compliance, and drafting and negotiating contracts with vendors and clients.. Experience. Obtained judgment in favor of his clients, a motorsports promoter and racetrack owner, in a matter that was litigated up to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit regarding the $2.4 million Dollar judgment at issue. The Supreme Court of the United States denied Plaintiff’s petition for writ of certiorari.. Obtained judgment in favor of an industrial plant owner and operator in a wrongful death action stemming from remediation work on the client’s plant and the judgment in favor of his client was affirmed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.. Won a negligence and breach of fiduciary duty claim against a third-party administrator regarding an insurance coverage dispute between two insurers regarding an underlying significant personal injury case.. Obtained dismissal in favor of a road district in a wrongful death action and the dismissal was affirmed by the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District.. Obtained dismissal of a class action lawsuit in California Federal Court and compelled arbitration as to the remaining individual claims in a consumer protection action asserting claims under California and Federal law.. Successfully resolved class actions and administrative actions brought by attorneys general and other governmental agencies against lenders and loan servicers in a variety of States including Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington.

Patrick J. Stueve has been recognized by his peers as one of the top commercial trial lawyers in the country for his efforts over the past 25 years. He has been named toThe Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation, Top 100 Super Lawyers in Kansas and Missouri, "Local Litigation Star" by Benchmark Plaintiffs, and "Best of the Bar" by theKansas City Business Journal.. Since 2001, Patrick has prosecuted claims in federal and state courts nationwide in the areas of antitrust, intellectual property, securities fraud and other commercial torts against some of the largest businesses in the world including Formula 1 Racing, Citigroup, United Health Care, and AIG. Patrick has also successfully prosecuted several national and state wide class actions against global giants including Sprint, Volkswagen, Merck & Co. and Mitsubishi involving a wide variety of unlawful business practices.  His national practice has provided him the privilege of representing family owned and small businesses like Overlap Inc. (a software developer) and Heartland Spine & Specialty Hospital (a physician owned facility) as well as Fortune 500 companies like Seaboard Corporation and Ford Motor Company. His greatest satisfaction has been the trust he has earned from these clients by delivering hard fought results --including securing more than $300 million in jury verdicts, arbitration awards and settlements -- often in high stakes, bet the company cases.

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Partner in Denton's Corporate Practice Group, resident in the Kansas City office, Jessica has represented clients in over $5 billion in completed mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and debt financing transactions. Jessica's practice is global in scope, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, succession planning, debt finance (senior and mezzanine), complex commercial transactions, corporate governance and compliance, securities regulation and general corporate law.  Jessica serves as general counsel for a number of privately-owned companies, both domestic and international, in a broad range of industry groups, including health care, food and beverage, environmental testing, revenue cycle management, online education and certification, insurance and heavy industrial manufacturing.

Pam Putnam was born and raised in Emporia, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia State University, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree and majored in education. Upon graduating from ESU, she attended law school at Washburn University School of Law in Topeka. She graduated in 2007 with a juris doctorate.. Pam started her law career as a legal analyst, but felt a desire to do something more. She knew she wanted to work one-on-one with clients and help solve their problems; so in 2008 she helped open Putnam & Hartmann LLC, where she represented clients in estate planning and bankruptcy cases.. In 2013, Pam became an associate attorney with Castle Law, and she continues to help individuals in bankruptcy actions.. Pam enjoys representing bankruptcy clients and is passionate about helping them out of a difficult situation and providing them with a fresh start.

Over the last few decades, Brad and his team have successfully handled numerous serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, ranging from semi-truck accidents to apartment fires, defective products, electrocutions, slips and falls, to name just a few. While he will evaluate virtually any type of serious personal injury or wrongful death case, Brad has developed specialized knowledge and experience that primarily relates to injuries and deaths arising out of transportation-related accidents, medical malpractice and nursing home neglect/elder abuse. These accidents include car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, ATV accidents and railroad injuries. Medical malpractice and nursing home neglect/elder abuse arise from negligent medical care or mistreatment provided to someone in a medical setting, be it a hospital, nursing home or long-term care facility.. Born and raised in the Kansas City area, Brad went to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science and then returned home to Kansas City to attend law school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Brad was a member of Law Review and was selected as the Comment Editor of Law Review. Brad graduated from law school in 1990, passed the Bar and received his Missouri license in September of 1990. He is also licensed to practice law in Kansas, Colorado and Nebraska.. Upon graduation from law school, Brad was selected for a prestigious judicial clerkship with the Honorable Don Kennedy of the Missouri Court of Appeals in Kansas City. Brad assisted Judge Kennedy in writing appellate decisions, which involved researching and writing about complex legal issues in the cases to be decided by the court. That experience gave Brad invaluable insight into the inner workings of the court system, which helped guide his development as a lawyer.

Our system of justice, while under grave attack these days, is in fact the best protection for all citizens of this country. Standing in the gap, protecting the rights of those who have been wronged, and leveling the playing field are not only great sources of pride and satisfaction for me, but they are necessary obligations for those who call law their profession.”. “The place where little people go to get justice in America is not your Legislature or Congress. It is the office of the American Trial Lawyer.” Author Unknown. That’s one of Brett Milbourn’s favorite quotes—and a reminder of his responsibility to each case he takes and each client he represents

Our firm is dedicated to the fair, equitable treatment of its clients and the resolution of their consumer protection matters.  Bell Law, LLC represents consumers in the following areas:. Mr. Bell regularly attends conferences and events concerning consumer rights such as the National Consumer Law Center’s (NCLC) annual conference. As well, he is a member of  the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), the Kansas Association of Justice, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Litigation sections of the Kansas Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

One of Kansas City’s most respected criminal defense attorneys, ROSS C. NIGRO, JR., has earned a reputation for providing high quality, aggressive legal representation. He has earned this reputation by providing his clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge and professional advice and by protecting his client’s constitutional rights. Ross C. Nigro, Jr., is an attorney committed to providing excellence in defending his client’s rights and ensuring positive results. Mr. Nigro treats his clients with respect and consideration. He is known for his strong work ethics, honesty, integrity, negotiating skills, and legal competency. Ross C. Nigro, Jr., graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and History. Mr. Nigro obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, Kansas City - School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Nigro worked as a law clerk with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri in Jackson County, Missouri. Mr. Nigro then went on to work as an Assistant Jackson County Counselor handling county prosecutions and civil rights violations. Since 1997, Mr. Nigro has been in private practice, where he has concentrated his practice in the criminal defense field. Mr. Nigro has over ten years of prosecuting experience. Mr. Nigro is currently serving on the Law Alumni Association Board for the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Mr. Nigro served two terms as President of the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Prosecutor’s Association from 2006 to 2009. He has received numerous awards and citations from Martindale-Hubbard and Who’s Who. Mr. Nigro has a BV peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbard.

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Nicole is the founder and managing partner of Fisher Law LLC. Nicole focuses her practice exclusively in family law litigation. Nicole prides herself in providing her clients with skilled advocacy while being compassionate to the crisis at hand. Nicole is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas.. After attending undergrad at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, Nicole obtained her law degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Immediately after graduating from law school, Nicole moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, where she worked for the Federal Public Defender. Missing the Midwest, Nicole moved backed to Kansas City where she clerked for the Honorable Marco Roldan in Independence, Missouri. Nicole opened her own practice in 2011.. Nicole is actively involved with various bar associations including an Executive Committee Member for the Association for Women Lawyers, Chair-Elect of the Missouri Bar Young Lawyers Section and a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Johnson County Bar Association, Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, and American Inns of Court. Additionally, Nicole is an active member and volunteer through the Junior League of Kansas City.. Many legal groups have recognized Attorney Nicole Fisher with awards. She was chosen in 2016 to receive the Missouri Lawyers Weekly Rising Star Women’s Justice Award, Rising Star list by Super Lawyers 2015, 2016, & to 2016, the Kansas City Business Journal Best of the Bar 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2016, 2016 Young Lawyer of The Year by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and 2015 Missouri Lawyers Weekly Up & Coming Award. Nicole enjoys traveling the globe, local sports (GO ROYALS), live music, and is an avid animal lover.

Nick represents both public and private companies, and private equity and venture capital firms and strategic investors, regarding mergers, acquisitions, debt and equity securities offerings, and securities law compliance, as well as with a broad range of corporate transactional and governance matters.

My practice focuses on criminal defense at the local, state and federal level in Kansas and Missouri. I have extensive criminal jury trial experience ranging from drug offenses to serious sex crimes. I have successfully helped numerous clients fight their charges to jury verdict resulting in acquittals. I understand that facing a criminal charge can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. I am here to help guide you through the process and be your advocate. In addition to criminal defense, I also focus on collateral criminal issues like expungements and removal from the sex offender registry and drug offender registry. These collateral issues can be a tremendous burden and I am always happy when I can help a client receive an expungement or be removed from the registry.

My practice focuses heavily on ERISA litigation (handling employee benefit disputes involving disability, health, life insurance and pension issues). I am licensed in Kansas, Missouri, Florida, and the federal courts in Indiana.

My office serves the Historic Northeast of Kansas City in crimnal and traffic matters. Me and my staff are fully fluent in Spanish and English.