Top Construction Lawyers Near Me in Kansas City Area

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

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.

Lee focuses his practice in construction law and litigation for the Kansas City law firm of Dysart Taylor Cotter McMonigle & Montemore, P.C. He represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals on public, commercial and residential projects. He currently serves as the board attorney for the Kansas City Chapter of American Subcontractors Association. Lee also shares experiences and lessons learned in the construction trenches on his blog, Mo-Kan Construction Law.. He has extensive experience with insurance litigation and coverage issues for insurers and defending claims made against insurance and reinsurance agents and brokers. He has litigated cases in bankruptcy and probate courts and regularly advises clients on general business matters.. Lee has successfully tried a number of cases in state and federal courts and has appeared in arbitrations, mediations and other administrative forums. As a result of his unique and diverse experience, Lee maintains a flexible practice responsive to a broad range of client needs.

James T. Yoakum is a native Kansan and practicing attorney with over 24 years of legal and litigation experience. Jim graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas with a degree in education, and later graduated from Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas in 1996. Over the course of his legal career, Jim has had the pleasure of representing over 2,500 clients from all walks of life. Not only is Jim experienced in plaintiffs’ personal injury and tort litigation, but he is also well versed in multiple other areas of the law.. Jim is a resident of Wyandotte County, Kansas and is very active in his community. In 1995 he was elected to the three member Wyandotte County Commission and served as a County Commissioner until it was absolved into the newly created Unified Government. During his time as a Commissioner, Commissioner Yoakum sponsored a county initiative calling for a feasibility study into building a NASCAR racetrack in Kansas City. We now know the fruits of Jim’s early vision as the Kansas Speedway. Mr. Yoakum has also been a strong supporter of American Legion Baseball in Wyandotte County since 1988, having served his local chapter as a manager, coach, fundraiser and scheduler.. Mr. Yoakum also served as the City prosecutor in Edwardsville, Kansas from 2001-2008, a part-time position which required many of a late night at the court. Jim is a graduate of Bishop Ward High School, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas State University and the Washburn School of Law.. Jim is currently self-employed and operator of Yoakum Law in Kansas City, KS. He is also an affilated attorney with the Shields Law Group, LLC.        www.MidwestCornFarmerLawyers.com

Jacob has been practicing law since 2000, when he was admitted in Missouri. He was admitted in Kansas in 2014. He has represented a wide variety of clients in State and Federal court, and has extensive trial experience. Jacob currently represents commercial and residential general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and consumers in construction related cases. He also represents sureties in claims litigation. Jacob practices in the Litigation division of Levy Craig Law Firm out of its Plaza offices. He is accepting new clients at this time and is available any time for a consultation.

I am the founder of Fowler Pickert Eisenmenger, LLC, where I focus on prosecuting personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and car crash claims for those who have suffered life-altering injuries or the pain of losing a loved one through no fault of their own.  I understand that representing my clients includes more than just filing legal documents, it also requires helping them through what is perhaps the most difficult time of their lives.

In short, I help companies and individuals involved in legal disputes.  Most of my practice involves construction projects with payment disputes.  I also represent banks on secured lending matters and businesses trying to enforce noncompete agreements.

I have 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 I assist clients at all phases of a construction project, litigation is the principal focus of my practice and I have tried or arbitrated numerous construction disputes, including:  claims for delays, disruptions, lost productivity, and acceleration; claims for additional compensation due to unknown or changed site conditions; claims for wrongful termination; claims for defective design drawings and specifications; construction defect claims; claims under the Miller Act and similar state statutes; and mechanic’s lien claims.

Heather is a founding shareholder at Brown & Ruprecht, PC. Her practice specializes in the areas of construction and surety law and commercial/business litigation. She represents business owners, developers, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties and start-ups on a wide-variety of construction and business litigation matters in state and federal courts, and in arbitrations. Her verdicts include a multi-million arbitration award representing a specialty contractor against a general contractor in connection with the construction of the KCI Airport. Additionally, representing a surety company against a general contractor, Heather successfully obtained a multi-million dollar judgement, and completed the most comprehensive collection proceedings in Johnson County history. She is a frequent speaker for numerous associations, including The Builder’s Association, where she has provided presentations on a variety of topics from mechanic’s liens, building LEED-certified projects and also on suretyship.

Go to for resume, history and information about me and my FIrm, Wallace and Saunders. In 2013 Wallace and Saunders celebrates 50 years of representing a wide variety of business clients in litigation, risk management, general consultation, problem solving both locally and nationally.  We have offices in Kansas City, MO, Overland Park, KS, Wichita , KS and Springfield, MO.. I joined the Firm in 1973 as a Law Clerk, passed the Bar in 1974 and have enjoyed the entirety of my career at Wallace and Saunders. Over the years I have had extensive experience in construction, business, commercial, real estate and zoning matters as well as litigation in all of these areas. However, over the last 25 years my practice has focused the majority of my time in Construction, primarily representing Architectural and Engineering Firms. My representation encompasses business and risk management, insurance issues, contracts, tort litigation and general counsel.. I am licensed in Kansas and Missouri before the State and Federal Bars, as well as the 10th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.. I currently serve (2012) as President-Elect of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, a professional association with nearly 5000 members.. I am a native of the Kansas City area and have been active in civic affairs for decades serving in numerous capacities on Boards and Task Forces as. an appointed memeber.. I am currently active in the ABA, Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations, KCMBA,  and the Johnson County Bar Association.. Further information is available on our website noted above. I am always grateful and appreciative of the opportunity to meet and discuss potential representation with anyone on any matter. Our firm is very proud of it's 50 years of representation of its Clients in Kansas and Missouri as well as nationally.. Please contact me at;

David Mayer is the managing partner of Monsees & Mayer, P.C. David’s practice concentrates on the safety of children and the elderly. David has represented numerous children who have been sexually abused by ministers, day care employees, family members and teachers; handicapped children who have been neglected or abused, injury to the elderly from negligent nursing homes, injuries at swimming facilities and insurance coverage issues.  For these efforts, David has been admitted to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has received the top AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, recognized as one of the top 10 lawyers in Missouri by AIPIA, selected a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association and the American Society of Legal Advocates, and the Nation’s Top 1% of lawyers by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.  David volunteers his time for legal aid programs throughout Missouri and Kansas and serves on the Board of various not-for-profit charity organizations, including the UMKC Law Foundation.. Areas of Practice. Sexual Abuse. Child Sexual Abuse. Clergy Sexual Misconduct. Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect. Wrongful Death. Premises Liability. Personal Injury. Products Liability

As the founder of Presley & Presley, LLC, Kirk Presley is dedicated to helping injury victims in Kansas City. He has guided clients through some of the most complex personal injury cases involving transportation accidents, insurance bad faith, and aviation accidents. By aggressively advocating for his clients, Kirk has been able to recover multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. His commitment to justice, community involvement, and record of success has garnered him distinctions such as the Drury University’s Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service and the Pat Kelly Service Award. He is an active member in organizations such as the UMKC Law Foundation, American Association for Justice, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and more. To discuss your case, call Attorney Kirk Presley at today.