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Christopher (Chris) McHugh defends individuals and businesses in civil and criminal litigation in Kansas and Missouri, focusing particularly on the construction and transportation industries. His representation spans from state to federal regulatory, trial, and appellate work. In one of his cases, Chris achieved a historic victory that helped determine the law applicable to moon rocks.

Christian Taylor is an associate attorney at Watton Law Group in Kansas City, MO.

Chelsea Dickerson, a highly knowledgeable attorney, possesses all the tools essential for winning your personal injury case. Graduating magna cum laude from Valparaiso University and completing her law degree at Creighton University, Chelsea excelled as a member of the Creighton Law Review, Moot Court Board, and Trial Team.. Whether it's a car accident or wrongful death claim, Chelsea's training, proven success, and determination ensure optimal results. As the founder of Dickerson Oxton, LLC, she personally oversees each case, providing diligent care for the best possible outcome.

Charlie Regan is a dedicated attorney with a decade of experience in Plaintiff-related litigation. A graduate of the UMKC School of Law, Charlie interned at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri and the Clay County, Missouri Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He is a regular guest speaker in the Criminal Trial Techniques class at his alma mater. Charlie has a track record of success in major jury trials, mediations, and settlements, with awards and settlements exceeding a million dollars for personal injury clients. Recognized as a SuperLawyers Rising Star in Missouri and Kansas since 2016, Charlie has also been named a “Top 40 Under 40” attorney in Missouri by The National Trial Lawyers organization. Committed to community service, Charlie serves as pro-bono counsel for the Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith Third and Long Foundation and has chaired the Autism Speaks charitable foundation 5K Race. Active in coaching youth sports and dedicated to helping those in need, Charlie has been recognized as a “Pro-Bono Champion” by the Kansas Bar Association. Known for his problem-solving skills and commitment to excellence, Charlie is highly regarded for his compassionate approach to helping clients navigate legal challenges.

Charles is a professional and personable lawyer who practices ethical, reasonable law and litigation.. Charles serves his diverse set of clients in an efficient and effective manner, helping them obtain everything they’re entitled to under the law.. Personal injury, workers’ compensation, and domestic law cases are how Charles has most helped his clients. He is also proficient in assisting small business owners, individuals with estate planning needs, and municipal court issues.. Another area Charles is passionate about is legal ethics and professionalism. Speaking on the topic often, Charles has also taught Legal Ethics at Penn Valley Community College and has been a Special Representative of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the State of Missouri since 1989.. Charles received his BA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1976 and his JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1979. He is a member of the Missouri Bar and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.. Chosen as Best of the Bar by the Kansas City Business Journal in 2009 and selected for the 2011, 2012, and 2013 publication of MO-KS Super Lawyers, let Charles put his experience to work for you.

Brian is passionate about leveling the playing field and improving how people are treated. He is constantly questioning the way things have always been done and searching for a better way, making him an ideal advocate for his clients.. Brian grew up in St. Louis and graduated from the University of Missouri in 2002 with degrees in English and Psychology. The attacks of September 11 th, 2001 happened his last year of college, and although he wanted to go to law school, he put that on hold to enlist in the U.S. Army. After attending Officer Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the infantry. In 2004, he had the honor of serving as rifle platoon leader and was deployed for 14 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.. After serving for nearly 4 years, Brian left the military to fulfill his desire to become a lawyer and went to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law where he had a great experience and made life-long friends. While there he was recognized with multiple honors and awards including Best Overall Performance in the Ellison Moot Court Competition and the Order of Barristers. After graduating, he and his wife decided that Kansas City is their permanent home.. After law school, Brian spent a year at a mid-size firm before deciding to partner up with his friend of 20 years, Matt Meyerkord. After a couple of years, they partnered up with another good friend Nick Hergott and today the three of them represent people who are in tough situations and need help.. Brian enjoys helping people understand the legal process and ensuring they don't get taken advantage of. The legal process can be a scary experience and he takes pride in the fact that he can take some of the mystery and dread out of litigation through straightforward and honest advice. Moreover, Brian isn’t afraid to take risks or take a case to trial if you both agree that is the best decision for your case.. Brian serves on the Steering Committee of Legal Aid of Western Missouri’s Young Professional’s Board. He and his wife, Andi, live in Kansas City with their two young sons. In his free time, Brian likes to spend time with his family and friends and teach his sons about the history of the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance.

Brian Goldstein is a partner in our Kansas City office where he concentrates his practice on business law, insurance defense, and litigation.. Mr. Goldstein represents clients in civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts throughout Kansas and Missouri, as well as serving as coverage counsel for numerous insurance companies. He has been involved in representing clients in a wide spectrum of practice areas, from routine personal injury cases to complex damage cases in the fields of professional malpractice, products liability, employment discrimination, defective construction, and wrongful death.

Brian attended William Jewel College, graduating summa cum laude in 1990. He graduated law school in 1993 from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. While in law school, Brian served on the Board of Advocates, the National Environmental Law Moot Court Team, and the Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review. He has received numerous honors for his trial skills, including receiving the Order of the Barristers award given to the top students in trial advocacy and the Fred L. Howard Award for Excellence in Advocacy.. Most recently, Brian has distinguished himself through his work representing individual plaintiffs in serious personal injury, wrongful death,trucking and medical device litigation cases. In 2005, Brian was selected to the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Additionally, he is a member of the American Association of Justice (serving as a State Delegate and a Committe Memebr in the products liability and medical device litigation sections), the Orthopedic Device Litigation Group (Member), the Missouri Bar Association (serving on the Civil Practice and Tort Law Committees), the Kansas Bar, and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (a sustaining member serving on the Solo and Small Firm Practice and Tort Law Committees).. Brian’s accomplishments include being listed by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the highest verdicts and settlements. He is routinely called upon to give presentations for other attorneys for Continuing Legal Education, speaking frequently on the practice of civil litigation and evidentiary issues.  Brian is the author of the Missouri Bar Evidence Deskbook: Chapter 20: Scientific Evidence (Mo. Bar Publications 2006, 2010); Plaintiff’s Personal Injury: Statutes That Effect Liability, (NBI, Inc. 2006); and A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Kansas, (NBI, Inc. 2003).. Brian is a resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri with his wife Stacey Mortimer and four children, Emily, Caroline, Claire and Scott. Brian and Stacey are active members in the Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church, serving on the Children’s Ministry Board and assisting the Church in various legal matters.

Brett understands that, in many of his cases, he’s helping someone work through the most serious problem they’ve ever encountered in their life. He includes his clients in the process and explains concepts in terms they can easily understand. Ultimately, Brett aims to help his clients by being a friend who will listen to their problems and find a tailored solution specific to them.. Brett Votava has practiced exclusively on injury and wrongful death cases since graduating near the top of his class from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 2001. He initially worked as an attorney for a global law firm, where he learned how big companies and defense attorneys defend injury and wrongful death cases.. Since 2003, Brett has exclusively represented injured people and families who have unnecessarily lost a loved one. He has experience with both routine cases and high-value complex cases culminating in trial. Brett focuses on injury and wrongful death law, specifically when caused by medical malpractice, unsafe premises such as businesses and homes, and motor vehicle crashes involving trucks, cars, and motorcycles. He also handles problems against insurance companies and pharmaceutical or medical device cases. Brett enjoys representing the little guy against big companies and the variety that makes every case so unique.. He has won several awards, including:. 2015 Thomas Conway Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association for his ability to zealously represent clients while remaining cordial to opposing counsel.Top 100 Lawyer in Missouri and Kansas.Top 50 Lawyer in Kansas City.Best of the Bar in Kansas City since 2009 by the Kansas City Business Journal and Super Lawyers magazine.. Family and friends are very important to Br

Brett Coppage obtained his undergraduate degree from Truman State University in 2004. While there, Brett was four-year letter winner on the soccer team, a team captain for two years, and a two-time NCAA Div 2 All Regional Selection. Brett also played soccer semi-professionally from 2000 to 2002 for the Kansas City Brass, a 4th Tier team in the USL Premier Development League. In 2003, Brett led Truman State University to an undefeated regular season and appearance in the Elite Eight in the Div 2 NCAA tournament. Brett attended law school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he graduated cum laude.. Each consecutive year from 2015 to 2023, Brett has been selected by his peers as a top-rated attorney in the Kansas City, Missouri area, a “Rising Star,” and “Super Lawyer” in the area of personal injury litigation by Missouri Super Lawyers, a designation bestowed on less than 2.5% of the Missouri bar. Brett has also been selected for inclusion in the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 listing. Brett is dedicated to his clients and fights vigorously to ensure all his clients receive full and fair compensation.. In his leisure time Brett enjoys cycling and spending time with his family. Brett is married and has three daughters that are 10, 8, and 5 years old.

Brandon began his legal career working for judges—first clerking for a Missouri Supreme Court judge and then for a U.S. District Court judge. He then entered the courtroom as a litigator, and over the last 13 years has litigated significant, high stakes cases in courts in Kansas, Missouri, and fourteen other states. Brandon has represented corporate and individual clients in matters ranging from trucking accidents to antitrust monopolies to large breach of contract and business tort matters. He has developed a reputation for an aggressive yet strategic and practical approach.. Brandon has been consistently recognized by his peers in the legal community.  Best Lawyers in America® has named Brandon in the area of Commerical Litigation since 2015, the Kansas City Business Journal® has listed him as Best of the Bar since 2013, and he has been named as a Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyer® since 2008.. Brandon lives in Kansas City with his wife, their four children, and an ever-expanding brood of pets. Brandon enjoys all things outdoors—hiking, mountain biking, and running.

Braden Perry, is a regulatory and government investigations attorney with Kennyhertz Perry, LLC. Mr. Perry has the unique tripartite experience of a white collar criminal defense and government compliance, investigations, and litigation attorney at a national law firm; a senior enforcement attorney at a federal regulatory agency; and the Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Regulatory Attorney of a global  financial institution. Mr. Perry has extensive experience advising clients in CFTC inquiries and investigations, particularly in enforcement matters involving data issues. He couples his technical knowledge and experience defending clients in front of federal agencies with a broad-based understanding of compliance from an institutional and regulatory perspective. Mr. Perry is a frequent contributor to financial and legal publications, including Law 360, , Institutional Investor, , Value Walk, and NerdWallet.

Brad received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Missouri - Columbia. He began his professional legal employment as a law clerk for the Honorable John R. Gibson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Brad had the rare opportunity to work on cases in five of the eleven federal circuit courts of appeals, including the First, Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth.. Following his clerkship, Brad was an associate with the law firm Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, Illinois. At Sidley, he practiced intellectual property litigation, where he defended one of the world's largest computer companies against multiple accusations of patent infringement. His cases included both software and hardware patent claims.. Brad joined Stueve Siegel Hanson as an associate in 2009 where he practices in patent, copyright, trademark, wage and hour, antitrust as well as personal injury litigation.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Warren graduated from high school at sixteen years old and began taking college classes at Antelope Valley Community College. Throughout his youth, Warren split his time between academics and a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors - such as a music recording and promotion business, professional yo-yo demonstrator and juggler, and a bassist in a punk ska band.. Warren received a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Cal Poly Pomona where he was an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. After college, Warren worked as a GIS mapping technician for the U.S. Forrest Service and as a peer educator at a private school for children with Autism spectrum disorders. While at the school, Warren helped develop an iPad curriculum for nonverbal Autism spectrum children.. Warren came to Kansas to attend Washburn University School of Law. While at Washburn, he served as a Student Editor for the Family Law Quarterly (FLQ) and worked as a law clerk in a local firm. FLQ is American Bar Association publication that focuses exclusively on current family law issues. While working at the local firm, Warren focused working on both criminal and family law cases.

BJ represented national and local clients with a wide variety of sophisticated corporate and real estate matters in the Kansas City offices of two multi-national law firms, including securitized credit facilities, term credit loans, retail and mixed-use development projects, and retail (standard and luxury), office and warehouse leasing. In 2013, B.J. joined Craig Associates, P.C., and continued to advise clients related to business planning, business and real estate acquisitions, leasing and financing throughout the country. He also contributes to the client’s strategic, finance, employment, and corporate governance discussions and decisions. BJ is currently a corporate committee board member for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.  BJ is licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas

Bill Quitmeier has been practicing law for more than 30 years. His law practice in the Kansas City Northland is grounded by his strong foundation in government and business and serves its clients and the community with integrity, ethics, and expertise.

Ben Fields is licensed in California, Missouri, and Kansas and has dedicated his practice to representing the victims of defective products and corporate misconduct.  Ben spent the majority of his law school years and his first five years as a practicing attorney working at a Kansas City based firm with a national defective products practice where he exclusively represented people injured, and the families of those who had been killed, by defective products and other negligent conduct. In January, 2011 Ben formed the Fields Law Firm with that same focus, also with a national practice based in the Kansas City metro area.. Now with a location also in San Francisco, Ben continues the same specialized practice he has focused on his entire career. and has extensive experience in cases involving defects in a wide range of products, including: cars, trucks, child safety seats, commercial trucks, escalators, industrial equipment, chemicals, and consumer products for home use. Ben's experience also includes handling cases where harm was caused by negligent or reckless driving, faulty inspections of industrial equipment or escalators, dram shop liability, and negligent child care providers, among others.

Before establishing her own firm, Julie Scott was in-house counsel at Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. in St. Joseph, Missouri, and practiced law at Polsinelli PC in Kansas City, as well as, Townsend Townsend and Crew (now Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton) in San Francisco.. Prior to law school, Julie was a research scientist. She directed and supervised a molecular genetics laboratory at the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Services in Kerrville, Texas and was a MacArthur Research Fellow at the University of Arizona, Centers for Insect Sciences in Tucson and a National Research Council Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta. Her research focused on the biochemistry associated with metabolizing insecticides; the genetics associated with resistance to insecticides; and the development of technologies to detect resistance. At the Centers for Disease Control, she developed simple, cost-effective methods to distinguish African mosquitoes species from each other.. Julie received a Ph.D. in Entomology from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas; a M.S. in Entomology from the University of Missouri-Columbia; and B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries, magna cum laude, from Texas A&M University in College Station.. She is licensed to practice in California, Missouri, and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.. She enjoys hiking, biking, gardening, and when she can, playing golf. Agatha Christie is her favorite author. Julie has two pampered cats that work really hard to train their owner.

Bankruptcy law is my focus.  Along with all attorneys at The Sader Law Firm, I help individuals, families and businesses, throughout Missouri and Kansas, with bankruptcy matters.  We handle cases in Chapters 7, 11 and 13, primarily on behalf of debtors but also creditors.  My cases include straight forward Chapter 7’s to complex Chapter 11 cases for small, medium and large businesses.  I work with my clients on all aspects of a bankruptcy case, from the initial phone call to meeting with the client, preparing the schedules and pleadings, dealing with creditors and the trustee, attending court hearings and keeping the client informed through conclusion of the case.  Whether a case is simple or complex, I listen to my client to determine what is in the client’s best interest and then figure out how to achieve the goal.  I realize the importance of returning calls and emails promptly, keeping clients informed, and the need for attorney fees to be reasonable.. The Sader Law Firm is dedicated to treating its clients with respect.  We treat people as we would want to be treated.  You deal personally with your attorney, during work hours your call will be answered by our receptionist and not a machine, we provide free underground parking and when you come to our office you will be offered a soft drink or coffee and a pleasant environment.. As a practicing attorney since 1984, and one certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification, as AV rated (the highest rating) by Martindale and as a Super Lawyer since 2006, I enjoy putting my knowledge and experience to work for my clients.  In addition to bankruptcy matters, I handle Landlord-Tenant issues regarding commercial real estate and collections.  Initial phone consultations are always free and I can usually give you a very good idea during that initial call of what can be accomplished and the cost.  Calls are often returned 7 days a week and appointments are available after standard hours.. For a free consultation, email me at  or call me at.. EDUCATION. COURT MEMBERSHIPS AND ADMISSIONS. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND RELATED EXPERIENCE. CERTIFICATION. The American Board of Certification is accredited by the American Bar Association and is co-sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Commercial Law League of America. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations.

Background Information. Prior to founding The Bruchman Law Firm, LLC, Mr. Bruchman worked for two of the largest law firms in Kansas City including one of the Am Law 100 largest law firms in the nation. During law school, Mr. Bruchman served as a law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office. Mr. Bruchman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2001 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas in 2004. He received the CALI award for excellence in Contracts II and was named Spears Scholar for Academic Achievement. Mr. Bruchman was a member of the University of Kansas Honors Program and was named an Ambassador for the University of Kansas.. Author of the Kansas Series Limited Liability Company Act. Consistent with his long held view that corporate law should not be static, Mr. Bruchman worked to update and shape the Kansas limited liability company landscape. He authored the Kansas Series Limited Liability Company Act, which allows Kansas entrepreneurs increased flexibility in how they structure their business operations.. Member Kansas House of Representatives. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Bruchman is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives where he has served on the following committees: Judiciary, Commerce and Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, House Rules and Special Claims Against the State and Insurance.. Notable Transactions

Attorney Scott E. Nutter is an accomplished personal injury trial lawyer and a partner at Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, CHTD in Kansas City, Missouri. Scott joined the firm in 2001 and has played a key role in its continued successes since that time. He served as co-counsel in a semi-truck accident case resulting in a jury verdict of $23.5 million in favor of the plaintiff, which is believed to be the largest personal injury verdict in Kansas history. In addition, he has handled more than a dozen cases resulting in verdicts or settlements exceeding $1 million.Scott is committed to bringing the same level of client attention, care, and representation to every case, no matter how big or small. He utilizes his extensive legal experience and skill to effectively advocate for each and every client, while also providing them with consistent communication and comprehensive support. To learn more, contact the firm for a free consultation.

Attorney Sam Wendt is a founding partner at Wendt Law Firm P.C. He has dedicated 100 percent of his career to fighting for the rights of accident victims and their families. Mr. Wendt is well-known throughout Kansas City as well as the entire states of Missouri and Kansas. He has been included in the list of Super Lawyers® on multiple occasions, has been named since 2008 by the Kansas City Business Journal to the “Best of the Bar” list, included in the “Top 40 Under 40” list and the Missouri Top 100 Trial Attorneys by the National Trial Lawyers Association and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, among other honors. He is licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri and Illinois as well as various U.S. District Courts. To learn more about Attorney Sam Wendt or his law firm, Wendt Law Firm P.C., visit the firm’s website or call today.

Attorney Peter Goss is a founding member of The Goss Law Firm, P.C. and has been practicing in the areas of personal injury and mass tort litigation for several years.

Attorney Matthew E. Birch is a partner at Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, CHTD and a skilled Kansas City personal injury lawyer with an impressive track record of success. He considers his greatest reward, however, to be the knowledge that his hard work, and the hard work of his team, has made a real difference in the lives of his clients.Matt joined Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, CHTD in 2000 and, about a year later, left to serve as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Dean Whipple, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Following this clerkship, he rejoined the firm in 2003 and eventually became a partner in 2007. He has devoted his practice to representing victims of negligence and wrongdoing in complex personal injury litigation. In addition to helping individuals and families, Matt is committed to working to change policies for the better. Call today to learn more!