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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.

The Stein Law Firm has a practice emphasis in representing small, medium and large business and commercial interests in Missouri and Kansas.  The principal, Anthony Stein, is an AV-rated attorney with over 25 years of experience representing a variety of parties in civil litigation matters including commercial, construction and real estate disputes.  Mr. Stein is also an adjunct professor of Business Law at Park University located in Parkville, Missouri.

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.

Tarak Devkota graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1999. Right after the passing the bar and becoming a licensed attorney in both Kansas and Missouri, Devkota went right into starting his own practice. Over these 16 years of had work he has built a very successful private practice right in the heart of Kansas City in the Westport and Plaza areas. The Devkota Law offices employ a number of bi-lingual paralegals and help to backup Devkota's resolve to cater to those who are oftentimes under-served. The goal is to help you, not the insurance companies, who often try and stop you from getting the compensation that you are entitled to and deserve.. Devkota Law Firm specializes in personal injury and other civil litigation. Whether you have personal injury from a auto accident or are filing a workers compensation claim we have the expertise to make it a smooth worry free

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 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.

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.

Real estate and estate planning attorney.  Joined Creative Planning Legal, P.A. in 2019.  Emphasis on real estate estate transactional work (real estate leases, purchase and sale transactions, and lending) and estate planning.  Admitted to practice law in California, Missouri, Kansas, and Georgia, but can perform work on a nationwide basis in conjunction with his network of local counsel.

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.

past president Association for Women Lawyers 2001

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

Ms. Shepherd opened her family practice in September of 2009. She received her B.S. degree in advertising from The University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and worked in advertising before pursuing law school.  She received her J.D. degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1999, where she served on the Law Review, the Moot Court Board, and the UMKC Trial Team. She has served as on the board of directors for The Lawyers Association of Kansas City, a public service-oriented organization.  With this organization, she is Chair of the Committee for Public Education in the Law and helps put on the Mini Law School for the Public. Ms. Shepherd is also a member of The Missouri Bar and its Solo and Small Firm Committee and a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and its Domestic Relations Committee. Ms. Shepherd was awarded the Tiera Farrow Outstanding Community Member Award in April 2011 by the UMKC Chapter of the Association of Women Law Students for community service in support of women in the law.  She is a member of the Order of Barristers and admitted to practice in Missouri and Kansas.

Mike Yonke is passionate about his work. Every single day he helps people who have been injured because of someone’s negligence. These people may have physical, psychological or financial damages because of an accident and he does everything in his power to help them get the compensation they deserve.

Luke Alsobrook handles Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law matters in the Kansas City metro area.  Luke was a Prosecutor for over 10 years before going into private practice.  Luke has the knowledge and jury trial experience necessary to handle your legal matter.  Call Luke today at for a free consutation.  Let Luke Alsobrook work hard for you!

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.

Ken represents clients in the transportation and logistics industry in matters regarding regulatory, corporate (including M&A) and government relations matters, both domestic and international. His clients include domestic and foreign multimodal, land transport and container depot interests as well as carriers, shippers and intermediaries. Ken appears before state and federal courts and regulatory agencies, and in mediation and arbitration proceedings. He provides counsel and litigation for complex cargo loss and damage, contracts, hazardous materials, safety compliance, personal injury, and cross-border transportation matters. Ken is proficient in Spanish and has assisted with projects in Mexico, Canada, South America and Europe.. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Missouri, District of Kansas, District of Colorado, and the Western, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Missouri, Texas and Colorado.. Ken sits on the board of directors of the Greater Kansas City Foreign Trade Zone (“GKCFTZ”). GKCFTZ received Grants of Authority from the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone's Board in Washington, D.C. to establish and operate Foreign Trade Zone 15 (Missouri) and Foreign Trade Zone 17 (Kansas) on December 20, 1973 and March 3, 1973, respectively ("FTZ"). Zones 15 and 17 process more goods and merchandise (measured by $$ value of goods received and forwarded) than FTZ's in St. Louis, Denver and other Ports of Entry in the Heartland of America.

Kansas City born and bred. I have a love for this city and the people who live here.

Joe's practice includes an emphasis in estate planning, tax planning, business planning and asset protection.. He was an associate with Dysart Taylor from 1978 to 1980 and has since served in leadership positions at several large law firms where his responsibilities included managing their estate planning and tax law departments. Most recently, Joe was the executive vice president of a large firm which specialized in life insurance for estate planning and asset preservation purposes.

Jason advises and counsels businesses facing significant commercial disputes. He has represented leaders and innovators in many industries, including companies in the manufacturing, technology, media, entertainment, real estate and agribusiness sectors.. Businesses have sought Jason's assistance again and again when they have important cases to litigate. In particular, firms have come to know and to trust Jason's approach to litigating class action lawsuits, real property claims, data security and privacy invasion actions, breach of contract claims, allegations of trademark and copyright infringement and product liability complaints.

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 truly care about the well-being of my clients and am responsive to their needs.  I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about your case.

I have represented hundreds of  plaintiffs in complex persional injury, wrongful death, product liablity, and medical neglicence cases since i graduated from UMKC Law School  in 1989.    I have handled numerous cases iinvloing serious personal injury or death resulting from automobile crashes, turcking wrecks, railroad crossing collisions, constsruction site injuies, natureal gas explosions, and medical negligence, amonng others.   i have also hadled casee involvling environmental contamination, insurance disputes, the Federal False Claims Act (whistleblower qui tam actions), and class actions.. Prior to becomming a lawyer i spent ten years as a professional archaeologist where i conducted excavations in surveys in primary in the Kansas and Missouri.

I have over 37 years of experience in providing top notch legal services to thousands of clients of all types of backgrounds. I am licensed in the States of Missouri, Kansas and Iowa. I will take the time to research your situation thoroughly and to take whatever action is necessary to bring about the most successful possible outcome. I am proud that so many of my clients have repeatedly turned to me for counsel and representation and have referred their family members, friends and business associates to me. I am determined to work hard to earn my clients' loyalties every day. I am here to help you succeed.

I have been practing employee rights and (relatedly) civil rights law for my entire legal career. Prior to becoming an attorney I worked as a human resources professional and have applied that experience to my work in employment law. As primarily an employment law attorney I have handled single plaintiff cases and class actions. I also provide consultation to employees who have questions about employer vaccine mandates. I provide a free initial case assessment. The amount of time for the initial assessment varies from case to case.. ** Please note the civil rights category of law covers a wide scope of potential claims. I focus my practice in this area in claims arising out of the employment or eduction environment or from manditory vaccination requirements. At this time I am not accepting cases regarding civil rights claims arising from other legal violations.

I believe in strong advocacy for my clients. I provide personal service and will lend a voice to those who need help.. Education. J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2005. B.A., University of Kansas, 2002. Bar Admissions. Missouri, 2005. Kansas, 2006. District of Columbia, 2008. U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. U.S. District Court, District of Kansas. Practice Areas. Personal Injury