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§  Jenny has a heart for those who are marginalized and wants to make sure that people and small businesses are given second chances through bankruptcy through liquidation or reorganization.   She also wants to ensure that people who are wrongly injured by someone else are compensated for their injuries.  And she understands the emotional turmoil wrought upon those involved in our legal system and works hard to make that process as smooth, efficient, and stress-free as possible. Jenny began her legal career in 2009 with Wagoner Maxcy Westbrook, P.C. (now WM Law), Kansas City’s largest consumer bankruptcy firm.  While there, Jenny represented over 700 debtors and helped them eliminate or reorganize their debt.  She helps ease her clients’ financial burdens and knows that bankruptcy is never the end of the road but instead is a new beginning.  Jenny has appeared in court hundreds of times for her clients and focuses on complex bankruptcies involving individuals and small businesses.  In addition to bankruptcy, her passion for those who are marginalized has led her to help clients who have been injured.

With four decades of experience in Missouri courts, John Thomas is a seasoned attorney who graduated with honors from the University of Columbia School of Law. The last 20 years of his career have been devoted to helping accident victims and their families pursue rightful compensation for their injuries. John has tried over 60 civil jury trials to verdict and has skillfully argued cases before the Missouri Supreme Court and the Western District Court of Appeals. His distinguished career has earned him membership in both the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. As a proud member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, John takes great pride in his role as a trial attorney. His dedication to helping people and his passion for justice have made him a respected and valued advocate for his clients.

With common sense, a caring manner and a comprehensive understanding of the law, Todd helps his clients make the best choices after they have suffered loss through the negligent conduct of others.. Todd holds an AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest available grade from a service where fewer than 5% of all law firms even qualify for review.. He has been named “Best of the Bar” by the Kansas City Business Journal beginning in 2009.. For over a decade, Todd has been selected by his peers through Thomson Reuters as a “Super Lawyer,” a Top 50 Lawyer in Kansas City and a Top 100 Lawyer in Missouri and Kansas in the field of personal injury litigation.. He has recently been made a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Membership in this organization is by invitation only and proceeded by a rigorous screening processes that consider the lawyer’s ability, experience and accomplishments in the courtroom.. He is actively involved in several charitable and professional organizations, including the Missouri Bar, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He has served as a board member of the Civil Litigation Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and has chaired its Torts Committee.. Among his recent matters:. A $3.75 million settlement for the survivors of a woman who was struck by a tractor-trailer in rural Kansas.A $3 million verdict from a federal jury in St. Louis for the family of a man who died after being Tased by a Ferguson, Missouri police officer. This case involved local and national media coverage related to the incident and subsequent trial.A $2.5 million settlement for the family of an iron worker who died after falling more than 25 feet from a water tower in Saline County, Missouri.A $2.5 million judgment for an individual who was struck head-on by an intoxicated driver.A $2 million settlement for an individual who was rear-ended in rural Cass County, Missouri by a dump truck.

Tim Monsees is a shareholder and director with the firm of Monsees & Mayer, P.C.  He graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1981.  He is admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas and Texas.  Mr. Monsees restricts his practice to representation of injured parties in litigation of product liability, construction & industrial accidents, professional negligence, and medical malpractice.  Mr. Monsees’ firm has received national recognition for litigation related to injuries from defective sporting equipment and from defective firearms.  Mr. Monsees is recognized by Best Lawyers in America and by Missouri Super Lawyers for his personal injury practice.  He is a past-president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation and serves on numerous Bar committees.  In 2006, Mr. Monsees received the Missouri Bar’s annual Pro Bono Award, in recognition of outstanding voluntary service.   Monsees & Mayer, P.C. has offices in Kansas City and Springfield.

Tim is an accomplished trial attorney dedicated to helping victims recover for their injuries. He specializes in sexual harassment, discrimination and personal injury claims.. Tim received his law degree from Stanford Law School and also earned degrees from the London School of Economics, Oxford University and Kansas State University. He has worked with some of the country’s finest lawyers at several prominent firms and the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. Tim also served as a federal law clerk to the Hon. Nanette K. Laughrey, United States District Court Judge for the Western District of Missouri.

Thomas Dickerson, a dedicated personal injury lawyer, found his calling through a unique journey that began with a high school debate class and was fueled by a family tragedy.. Having worked at a Kansas City law firm during college, Thomas graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2010. It was during this time that he met his future wife and law partner, Chelsea Oxton Dickerson.. In 2010, they jointly established The Dickerson Oxton Law Firm with a clear mission: to champion everyday people against corporate challenges. Specializing in personal injury cases, they consistently secure over a million dollars in annual recoveries.. Thomas and Chelsea prioritize prompt communication, addressing inquiries, and delivering outstanding results for their clients.

The president of The McCallister Law Firm, P.C., attorney Brian McCallister established his firm in 1996 with the objective of protecting the rights of individuals and families suffering unnecessarily owing to another person's careless or illegal behavior. He has managed numerous situations involving terrible harm or demise resulting from semi-truck accidents, vehicle collisions, unsafe products, slip/trip and fall mishaps, medical negligence, railroad accidents and police misbehavior.. Having been raised as a minister's son and grandson, Mr. McCallister noticed numerous illustrations of his family's sacrifice for and dedication to others. His remarkable commitment to every client and his pledge to discover the clients' stories and seeking justice for them and their families preserves his own family's tradition of service. The strong associations he has with each individual client is the base on which his representation of them is constructed.. Mr. McCallister graduated with his bachelor’s degree in business management in 1983 from Central Methodist University. Later in 1988, he earned his Juris Doctor from the Saint Louis University School of Law, where he served as the treasurer and president of the Student Bar Association. He is also an alumnus of the esteemed Spence Trial Lawyers College located in Dubois, Wyoming. He was first admitted to practice law in the state courts of Missouri in 1988 and later in Kansas, Illinois and Iowa.. Besides offering personalized attention to every one of his clients, Mr. McCallister has also devoted his efforts and resources to his legal circle. He is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, The Missouri Bar and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Moreover, he has served as the president and on the board of governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA).. For his excellent client services and professional accomplishments, Mr. McCallister has been rated "Superb " through Avvo. He was also bestowed with the Kansas City Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” Award, an honor received by only a small fraction of attorneys in the Kansas City metropolitan region.

STEVEN F. CORONADO is an attorney with extensive trial experience in Professional and Products Liability, Commercial and Construction Litigation  having participated as lead counsel in over fifty jury trials. He has tried cases in both Missouri and Kansas State and Federal Courts. He was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of Missouri's "Winningest Defense Lawyers" for 2010.. Steve is a past member of the Board of Directors for the DRI (The Defense Research Institute) (2007-2010). He is a past Chair of DRI's Products Liability Committee (2005-2007). In the past, Steve has served DRI as the Vice Chair of the Products Liability Committee (2003-2005) and as Co-Chair of the Products Liability Specialized Litigation Group on Consumer Goods (1994-2003). He is a member of DRI's Diversity Issues Committee and served as Chairman of DRI's 2002 Annual Meeting. He also is actively involved in the Trucking Law Committee and Fire and Property Specialized Litigation Group. Locally, Steve was one of the founding members and a past President of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Bar Association. Steve is a past Chair of the Missouri Bar Association Client Security Fund Committee. Steve is currently an Officer and member of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL).. Steve co-authored the Missouri Chapter of the Defense Research Institute Compendium on Expert Witnesses published by the Defense Research Institute in 1996. He also co-authored The Missouri Chapter of the Second Edition of the Defense Research Institute's Book on Product Liability Defenses. Steve has also authored or co-authored a number of articles for FTD (For the Defense) and other DRI committee publications. Through the years, Steve has spoken at various DRI seminars including, most recently, the Products, Trucking Law, and Damages Seminars. Steve's predominant practice is in the area of general civil litigation with particular emphasis in products liability; construction litigation; trucking accidents; nursing home liability; governmental entity liability; and general personal injury.. Steve is a founding member of Coronado Katz LLC.  He was previously a shareholder of Sherman Taff Bangert Thomas & Coronado, P.C., where he started his practice in 1989. He is licensed to practice in Missouri (1989) and Kansas (1990); and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1989); U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1996); U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas (1990); the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1991); and the United States Supreme Court (2003); Federal Court of Appeals (2010).. Steve completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, receiving a B.A. Degree (with honors) in 1980. Between 1980 and 1987, Steve worked for the Kansas City Star/Times where he gained experience in managing people and deadlines. Steve earned his J.D. Degree at the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1989. Beginning in 1989, Steve was mentored by the firm's founding partner and past President of DRI, Joe Sherman, until Joe retired in 1993.. Steve was born in Kansas City but raised in nearby Independence, Missouri. He currently resides with his wife, Sherry, and four children, Samantha, Shannon, Steven and Samuel, in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve takes a hands-on approach to many of the things he does and, in particular, with regard to raising his children and, accordingly, he has no true hobbies. However, he does count watching his children mature as one of his most enjoyable pastimes.

Stephen R. Bough grew up in Republic, Missouri
and attended Southwest Missouri State University (now Missouri State
University), where he met his wife, Andrea. After completing law school
at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, where he served as the
Editor-in-Chief of the UMKC Law Review, Steve served as a law clerk to
United States District Court Judge Scott O. Wright.. In January, 2011, Mr. Bough was named the "Winningest Plaintiff's Attorney" in Missouri by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.

Since 1990, James Roswold has been advocating for injured victims in Missouri, drawing from early litigation experience gained at the Iowa Legal Clinic and clerking during law school. Graduating magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, he went on to earn his distinction-awarded law degree from the University of Iowa Law School. After gaining experience with a defense litigation firm, James shifted his focus to personal injury and medical negligence, eventually co-founding a Kansas City law firm and becoming a partner in 1999. In 2013, he launched his own practice to provide dedicated service to victims of personal injury, medical negligence, and more. Committed to obtaining just compensation, James ensures personalized care for each client, treating them with dignity and respect. Besides practicing law, he publishes a monthly newsletter and produces educational videos. An avid motorcyclist and musician, James performs with the KC Biker Band and participates in triathlons and marathons, often raising funds for charity. Married with three children, he and his family enjoy sports, music, and community volunteer work. James's notable achievements include membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a Record Recovery Award from Missouri Lawyers Weekly in 2000.

Shawn Foster is a practicing trial attorney with offices in Kansas City Metro Area and the St. Louis Metro Area.  Preuss | Foster Law has a national representation.  Shawn Foster has represented clients in every state in the United States and has represented clients residing outside of the United States. Having a dad in politics, spirited debate was the norm around Shawn Foster’s household. This early influence and the desire to make a difference in the world pulled Shawn out of his hometown and into the field of plaintiffs law.. Shawn Foster has a clear vision of his purpose as a lawyer:  “When you give everyone a voice and give people power, the legal system usually ends up in a really good place. So, what I view my role as, is making sure the legal system is freely accessible to everyone and giving people that voice and that power.”. Having a father in politics, spirited debate was the norm around Shawn’s household.  This early influence and the desire to make a difference for people with whom he perceived as not having an equal voice, eventually pulled Shawn out of his hometown and into the practice of law.. Shawn spent his first three years of practice representing insurance companies and their insureds, as well as fortune 500 companies throughout the United States.  This gave Shawn first hand insight into how un-level the playing field can be if injured victims don’t have an experienced and successful team of attorneys representing them.  After his experience working with insurance companies, Shawn chose to dedicate the rest of his career to representing individuals that have been injured or wronged by someone else’s wrongdoing.. This choice allowed him to provide a voice and a level playing field for the individuals with whom he felt needed it the most.  Shawn loves the team atmosphere and collaboration at PFLAW and it has been a perfect fit for him.  “With the unlimited resources that insurance companies and fortune 500 companies have at their disposal, it is important that the individual that has been injured or wronged has a law firm with the financial wherewithal and resources to hold the wrongdoer accountable.  Because of the financial wherewithal of PFLAW and the ‘team approach’, it allows me to have the same, if not better, resources than the insurance companies have, which in return allows me to thoroughly investigate a case and retain the best experts in the world so that justice is obtained,” says Shawn.. The team approach has been a successful formula for Shawn and has allowed him to have a diverse litigation practice. Shawn has represented individuals injured by the negligence and fraud of others throughout the world.  Mr. Foster has represented plaintiffs residing in 46 states and Canada.. Shawn’s zealous representation of his clients has been noticed by some of the most respected judges in the United States.  Shawn has been selected by federal judges, to serve on steering committees in some of the nation’s largest litigation efforts.  Shawn’s appointments by the federal bench include serving on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in the Vioxx MDL Litigation and serving on the Plaintiffs’ Discovery Committee in the In Re: Bextra And Celebrex Marketing Sales Practices And Product Liability Litigation.. Shawn’s cases have been discussed through dozens of broadcast, print and online news outlets across the country.  Shawn has seen landmark success so far in his career.  Mr. Foster verdicts and settlements have consistently been included in the year-end best in Missouri lists.

Richard Vandever has been practicing law since 1980. His law firm: Law Offices of Richard D. Vandever LLC, is located in Kansas City. The firm represents individuals seeking compensation for injuries and entitlement to various benefits wrongfully denied them. He has represented thousands of individuals in a wide variety of cases with recoveries totaling in the millions of dollars.. Individuals pursuing these claims find themselves opposed by giant entities: insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, governmental bureaucracies, and multi-national corporations. It has been a privilege to represent these individuals and help balance the scales in what is almost always a David versus Goliath contest.

Phyllis Norman is the founding attorney of the Norman Law Firm LLC. now Norman and Graves, LLC.  Phyllis’ practice focuses on personal injury, class action and mass tort litigation. Phyllis is committed to helping individuals regain their livelihood and their peace of mind. Phyllis and her team possess the litigation and trial experience necessary to navigate the justice system and attain positive results for clients.. Phyllis started her career working for a boutique firm dealing primarily in class action litigation where she worked to obtain over $100 million in results for class action participants, including being involved in one of the largest wage and hour class action settlements in the state of Missouri. In 2009, she moved to one of Kansas City’s most prestigious plaintiffs’ law firms – Langdon & Emison where she represented clients in large product liability litigation, personal injury litigation, class action and mass tort litigation. Phyllis worked to obtain two product liability verdicts totaling $31 million dollars and obtained numerous settlements on behalf of clients.

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.

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.

Originally from Lee's Summit, MO, Kahlie graduated magna cum laude from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO in 2011 with a degree in business administration and a minor in legal studies. She then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where she graduated cum laude with an emphasis in litigation in 2014.. Kahlie began working in the legal field at the young age of 17 and has spent the entirety of her career diligently working to helping injury vicitms seek justice. She became a personal injury attorney in order to give a voice to the voiceless and she truly believes that everyone deserves a chance to have their story told with dignity, integrity, and respect. She's passionate about her work as a personal injury attorney and takes great pride in zealously representing her clients.. Kahlie views the opportunity to bring real life stories to juries as one of the greatest honors and is humbled that people entrust her to be their advocate. It is a task she never takes lightly.. HONORSDean’s List, UMKC School of LawRegional Champion, National Trial CompetitionLewis F. Powell Jr. Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, presented by the American College of Trial LawyersOrder of the Barristers, InducteeUMKC Law Trial Practice Award, presented by UMKC Law Department of AdvocacyTwo-time CALI Excellence for the Future Award Winner. The National Trial Lawyers: "Top 40 Under 40: Civil Plaintiff" 2019. BAR ADMISSIONSKansas State CourtsMissouri State CourtsUnited States District Court, Western District of MissouriUnited States District Court, District of Kansas. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPSMember, Missouri Bar AssociationMember, Kansas Bar AssociationMember, Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember, Kansas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember, American Association for JusticeMember, American Civil Liberties Union. Graduate, Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College

Nick graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelors degrees in both Philosophy and Psychology and then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. While at UMKC School of Law, Nick was active in the academic community as a staff member of the UMKC Law Review and The Urban Lawyer, and he was selected to compete on the UMKC National Moot Court Team. During the Ellison Moot Court Competition, Nick’s was awarded best overall appellate brief. Graduating in the top 10% of his class, Mr. Hergott was awarded CALI awards for his academic efforts in Civil Procedure and Civil Litigation Drafting, and was selected by the faculty to the Order of Barristers, a national distinction given to ten members of his graduating class recognizing excellence in legal advocacy.. During law school, Nick clerked for a prominent plaintiff’s firm, gaining experience and understanding of plaintiff’s personal injury claims. He later clerked for a nationally recognized worker’s compensation and civil litigation firm representing insurance carriers, giving him the opportunity to see things from the other side of the table. Nick also interned with the Missouri State Public Defender as a Rule 13 intern, gaining valuable courtroom experience even before leaving school.. After graduation, Nick began working as an associate attorney at Larry V. Swall & Associates practicing primarily in the areas of criminal defense and family law. During his time at Swall & Associates, Nick gained extensive courtroom experience, going to court nearly every day.  In 2011, Nick founded Hergott Law, LLC, devoting his time to helping individuals fight for justice.. At Hergott Law LLC, he has surrounded himself with experienced plaintiff’s attorneys and has a wide network of litigation support. Once retained, he dedicates himself to your case and, using the legal system, fights aggressively to provide you and your family compensation for your tragic injuries and, hopefully, a feeling that some level of justice was achieved.. Nick and his wife, Stina, have lived in downtown Kansas City, Missouri in the River Market since 2007.

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. Clevenger is a member in good standing of the Missouri Bar. In addition, Mr. Clevenger is also a member in good standing of many federal courts, including the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, the District of Kansas, the Central District of Illinois, and the Southern District of Illinois.. Mr. Clevenger’s practice focuses on mass tort litigation, including pharmaceutical and medical device claims. A sample of Mr. Clevenger’s experience involves claims regarding multiple birth control products, implantable mesh products used to repair hernias and pelvic organ prolapse, orthopedic products, such as knee and hip replacements, and products liability cases involving glyphosate and earplugs, to name a few. He is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Missouri Association for Trial Attorneys, and the American Association for Justice. He has been recognize for his legal aptitude by being awarded with the SuperLawyers "Rising Star" award from 2012 - 2019 and the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers from 2021-2024.

Mr. Smith is a Missouri and Kansas licensed trial attorney practicing primarily in the areas of employment and disability discrimination, whistleblower litigation, governmental liability, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, tractor-trailer crash litigation, insurance defense, business and commercial litigation, and eDiscovery. He aggressively defends the rights of clients in high-stakes litigation and decisively leverages cutting-edge trial technology in the courtroom when advantageous. Mr. Smith has also had notable success with summary judgment motions, complex motion practice, and appellate practice.. Like exceedingly few attorneys in his field, Mr. Smith has the unique ability to manage and personally execute all aspects of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) from identification through production and deliver native format eDiscovery projects faster, cheaper, and with more insight and focus on the overall litigation and trial strategy than distributed solutions beholden to legacy methodologies.. Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Also, neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar review or approve certifying organizations or specialist designations. Past results afford no guarantee of future results.

Michael DiPasquale is a partner at DiPasquale Moore, LLC and a personal injury lawyer practicing in Kansas and Missouri. Before forming DiPasquale Moore, LLC with Attorney Jason Moore, he spent time as a trial attorney and served as lead counsel and cofounder of a major media company that employed more than 1,800 individuals, eventually playing a role in the billion-dollar sale of the company. Michael is a graduate of the University of San Diego, where he played football, and the University of Kansas School of Law. He has been awarded membership into the Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates forums.. Personal Injury Lawyer. Car Accident Lawyer

Maureen believes in strong advocacy for her clients. She provides personal service and will lend a voice to those who need help.. Education. J.D., Michigan State University-College of Law, 2005. B.A., Creighton University, 1990. Bar Admissions. Missouri 2005. Kansas 2006. U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. U.S. District Court, District of Kansas. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. United States Supreme Court. Practice Areas. Personal Injury, Trucking, Medical Malpractice, Auto Accidents, Contract Litigation

Matthew A. Kentner is a founding member of Kentner Wyatt, LLC. Matt began his career with David A. Kraft and Associates, LLC where he specialized in both commercial and consumer collections. He has represented creditors in over 2000 cases and knows the ins and outs of how creditors think and how they negotiate.. Matt received his degree in Entertainment Management with an emphasis in Sports Management from Missouri State University. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was the Vice President of the Entertainment Management Association his senior year. Matt is barred in the states of Missouri and Kansas and is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Kansas City Bankruptcy Bar Association.. Matt grew up on a small dairy farm outside of Lamar, Missouri. He played 3 sports in high school and still loves to be involved in anything competitive. In 2011, Matt became a part of the Big Brother Big Sisters program and likes to spend time every week with his little Javion. Matt also coaches a women’s roller derby team called the Royal Pains. Matt also enjoys sports, competing in competition’s such as the Tough Mudder, traveling, and spending time with his fiancee, Kody.

Matt McCoy is a personal injury attorney in Kansas City who is dedicated to helping those harmed by another’s negligence. He attended the University of Central Missouri for his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He went on to the University of Missouri-Kansas City for his Juris Doctor, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class. Attorney McCoy focuses his practice on personal injury claims, insurance bad faith cases, and transportation accidents. He treats each client with compassion and tact, understanding the trauma they have gone through. Additionally,  he takes the time to know their story, getting to know the person behind a file number. When you place your trust in his capable hands, you can rest assured you can have a passionate advocate making sure your voice is heard in court.

Kimberly has been fiercely advocating for people who have been injured or are suffering with disabilities for over a decade, while working at a large law firm in Kansas City. Passionately fighting for her clients’ rights, Kimberly helped to ensure that each one of her clients attained the excellent results they deserved.. Due to her tenacious advocacy, Kimberly has received life-changing financial awards for her clients. A skilled trial attorney and an adept litigator, Kimberly has successfully argued cases in federal court and lead her clients to outstanding verdicts in numerous trials and administrative hearings. Kimberly excels at representing her clients against large corporations and government agencies. She has successfully represented consumers, debtors, tenants, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals who are sick and disabled, ensuring that their rights are protected.. Kimberly has dedicated her career to assisting those who could not afford legal services to gain access to justice. She joined Foster Wallace to continue to passionately fight for the rights of injured individuals and their families. Kimberly is dedicated to providing one-on-one attention to those who are facing complex and stressful legal situations. While helping walk her clients through every step of the litigation process, Kimberly ensures that they understand their options from start to finish.. Kimberly lives in Overland Park with her husband Jeffrey, and their four young children. In her spare time, Kimberly enjoys shuttling her kids around to taekwondo, football practice, and piano lessons, and forcing them to eat their vegetables.

Kelly St. John is a seasoned personal injury attorney at DiPasquale Moore. Informed by her experience in personal injury, criminal defense, municipal prosecution, ordinance drafting, and contract review, she works without rest to get the very best results for her clients.. Growing up, Kelly was inspired to pursue a career in law because she saw the difficulties her friends and family members faced with divorce, custody issues, and the like. She wanted to help other children and families avoid running into the same problems. However, her passion did not lie in family law. It wasn’t long until she found she could still make a difference and help people in other areas of the law.. Before turning to personal injury law, Kelly started out her legal career as a criminal defense paralegal. She also clerked for a judge at the Jackson County Courthouse in downtown Kansas City, where she gained invaluable experience and formed lasting connections. Her time in criminal defense effectively armed her with top-tier research skills, which have proved useful when investigating personal injury cases.. At DiPasquale Moore, Kelly treats every client with the compassion and respect they deserve. She takes each case personally, which is why she is so passionate about doing the best job she can. Her approach begins with an assessment of the who, what, when, where, and why of the situation; she then digs deeper to uncover key information to prove the case.. Originally from Manhattan, Kansas, Kelly has now made Olathe her home. She went to high school in a small town called Meriden before attending Washburn University to earn her bachelor’s degree. From there, she moved on to study law at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law.. Kelly is an active member of the community. For instance, she holds membership to numerous professional organizations, including the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. She was selected to participate in the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy and regularly volunteers at the association’s annual telethon, during which lawyers field phone calls from the public and answer basic legal questions. Additionally, she has had the honor of being elected to serve on The Missouri Bar’s Young Lawyers’ Section Council to represent District 3 (Jackson County, Missouri). Her other community work involves raising money for Hope House, Wayside Waifs, and Missouri Pitbull Rescue, among other charitable organizations.. When Kelly is not in the office or helping her neighbors, she enjoys bonding with her dog at the “bark park” and spending time with family and friends. She loves to travel, play softball, participate in a bowling league, and play recreational sand volleyball. And even though she’s a diehard Denver Broncos fan, she often uses her Chiefs season tickets to go to football games.