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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.

Steve is an experienced trial attorney and has successfully tried complex cases before juries in state and federal court.  In addition to his trial practice, Steve has maintained an active appellate practice and has successfully argued cases before state appellate courts in Kansas and Missouri, the federal appellate courts and before the United States Supreme Court. Steve has tried cases to verdict in a wide variety of areas, including product liability, professional liability, commercial cases and consumer fraud as well as prosecuting criminal cases.  Steve has litigated cases before the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation and has significant experience in multi-district litigation.. Steve Six joined Stueve Siegel Hanson following his term as the 43rd Attorney General of Kansas.  As Attorney General, Steve represented the State of Kansas in complex cases in various areas including healthcare, antitrust, environmental resources and consumer protection.  Steve successfully prosecuted capital and first-degree murder cases and was the first Attorney General in more than 35 years to personally prosecute these cases before juries.  Steve represented the State of Kansas in a multi-million dollar water dispute with the States of Nebraska and Colorado.. Prior to becoming Attorney General, Steve served as district court judge in Kansas and was in private practice. Steve has been recognized as one of Kansas City Business Journal's "Best of the Bar" and been included in the Kansas City Super Lawyers edition.  Steve has been active in professional and bar organizations, serving on the Board of Governors of the Kansas Bar Association, the Bench-Bar Committee for the United States District Court for the District of Kansas and various other bar committees.  After graduating from the University of Kansas School of Law, Steve served as a law clerk to the Honorable Deanell R. Tacha on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

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.

Stephanie received her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2007. During law school, she served as a Staff Editor of the UMKC Matrimonial Lawyer Law Journal, Executive Vice President of the Intellectual Property Law Society, and was a member of the UMKC School of Law Faculty Appointment Committee. Stephanie received an MBA from Webster University and a bachelor's degree in education from Missouri Western State University.. Stephanie joined Stueve Siegel Hanson as a staff attorney in April 2011. She became the firm's eDiscovery and Litigation Support counsel in May 2012.  She counsels attorneys on electronic discovery issues including preservation, collection, review, production, eDiscovery software, review protocols and forms of production.

Stephanie Burton has a strong criminal justice background having earned a B.A. and a M.S. in Criminal Justice.  Additionally, she earned a B.A. in Political Science.  Prior to attending law school, Stephanie was a Probation and Parole Officer for the State of Missouri where she managed over 60 clients in a residential living facility.. Stephanie and her family have lived in the metro area for the past nine years.  She made Kansas City her home while attending college at the University of Missouri- Kansas City.  Herflexibilityallows her to meet you at either of her two offices or at a place that may be moreconvenientto the client.

Stephan Skepnek is a bankruptcy attorney with a background in civil litigation. He attended University of Chicago with a stint at Frieburg University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Germanic Studies before earning his Juris Doctor at the University of Kansas School of Law in 2015.. Beginning with his first position in his own father’s law firm, Skepnek found his niche through the challenge of client advocacy. He honed his research and analytical skills by tackling diverse areas of the law, and prefers complex cases that require collaboration across industries. He enjoys the opportunities bankruptcy law provides to advocate for people in times of financial crisis and finds the process of resolving adversary issues to be fulfilling.

Starting his legal career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Cole County, Missouri, Attorney Michael J. Crawford has the skills and experience to help his clients obtain favorable outcomes for their situation. As a dependable Kansas City criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Crawford handles cases where his clients’ rights are in jeopardy. Whether you face DUI, sexual assault, or domestic violence charges, you can count on him and his team to fight aggressively for your rights, no matter how desperate your situation may seem. Call for a free consultation about your case. The Law Office of Michael Crawford, LLC also offers personal injury representation, so call today.

Since 2006 I have devoted my practice to criminal defense and civil litigation.  On the criminal defense side, I have defended clients charged with everthing from traffic tickets to murder in municipal courts, county courts, state courts, and federal courts.  I have litigated countless jury trials and bench trials defending clients charged with a wide range of criminal offenses.  I have also litigated several jury trials and bench trials in civil matters ranging from domestic cases, property disputes, and personal injury matters.   In addition, I have handled appellate cases in the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Western District, Supreme Court of Missouri, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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.

Simon Brody, a licensed attorney with over 15 years of proven results as a technical and creative writer, delivers dynamic content in any context. Depend on his diverse background as a professional journalist, communications director for 6,000+ member trade group, and performer/lyricist for independent band with over 50,000 albums sold world-wide. Authoritative reporting on business and legislative issues, a commercially successful series of legal guides for small business, and a noted artistic career have made Brody a quotable source for major media outlets including Bloomberg News, , MTV News, Alternative Press and . Simon's background in IP/Media Law, distinctions in Business and Transactional Law -- combined with business branding, publicity and contract/proposal writing experience -- produces real-world results for your business.Simon works diligently to provide only the advice and law related services that you and your business require in a cost-effective and timely manner. Please inquire about project pricing and long-term assistance so we can develop a plan that works for you.

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.

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.

Sam Schulte grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas. He graduated from Washburn University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. While at Washburn, Sam was also the Captain of the Men’s Golf Team. Sam obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2016. During law school, he was the President of the Christian Legal Society and received a Business and Commercial Law Certificate by studying and specializing in all aspects of business law. Sam also spent time during law school interning for Mann, Wyatt & Rice, interning for a firm out of Nashville, Tennessee, and working as a Teaching Assistant for the University of Kansas School of Business.. Sam officially joined Mann, Wyatt & Rice in June of 2016. Shortly after, he passed the bar exam and became licensed to practice in Kansas state and federal court, and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Wichita Bar Association, and the Reno County Bar Association. When not at work, Sam can usually be found involved with some sport or spending time with his family, which often overlap.

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: .

Roger L. Hiatt is the Principal of Hiatt, LLC where he practices International Business and Trade and Business Immigration. He has practiced in the area of international business since 1984 and is known for going above and beyond for his clients.. Roger assists clients in a variety of situations, including structuring international business transactions, drafting international agreements, and compliance with international trade laws, including U.S. import and export regulations.. He has worked in a variety of capacities for both professional and civic groups, with a focus on international business and awareness of international political issues and cultures.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Phil has been engaged in the practice of law for 25 years in Missouri and Kansas. As a partner at Gunn, Shank & Stover, P.C., he has handled litigation in the areas of business, commercial and personal injury. He also actively practices in domestic relations litigation. Phil has been married to Judy for 34 years, and they have one daughter.