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During law school, I worked for a criminal defense attorney and interned with the Federal Public Defender's Office.  After law school, I served the citizens of Johnson County, Missouri as an assistant prosecuting attorney.  After gaining valuable trial experience as a prosecutor, I worked for a Circuit Court Judge in Jackson County, Missouri, where I learned how to think like a judge.  I have worked on all sides of a criminal case, and I bring that valuable knowledge and experience to every case I handle for a client.

Drawn to helping others from a young age, Attorney Ashley Hart strives to be the kind of attorney who advocates for her clients’ needs and roots for their success. After completing her undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of Kansas, Ashley went on to earn her law degree from Washburn University School of Law.. Before joining DM Injury Law as a personal injury lawyer in Kansas City, Ashley had the opportunity to practice as a VA-certified veteran’s disability lawyer, where she tirelessly fought for the rights of disabled veterans. With a hands-on approach, a direct communication style, and a deep sense of compassion, she is proud to help injury victims seek justice throughout Kansas and Missouri.. When she’s not helping her clients, Ashley loves to spend time playing with her two dogs. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and supporting her favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Dr. Sam Cullan has a unique position in the world of personal injury representation as a medical doctor, trial lawyer, and engineer. As such he understands the intricacies of a personal injury or medical malpractice case. He has an intense passion for helping people of all ages who need someone to fight for them.  but he has a special passion for helping injured children and the elderly. He has represented numerous children who have sustained brain and spinal cord injuries because of serious car crashes, medical malpractice, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus or other birth trauma. He is the Director of the Birth Trauma Litigation Section of the firm. He has represented many elderly people who could not find other lawyers to help them.

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

Crystal received her J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2013.  During law school, Crystal was the Staff Editor and Co-Director of Alumni & Internal Relations of theKansas Journal of Law & Public Policy and a recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Construction Law & Litigation. Throughout law school, Crystal clerked at the Kansas Department of Transportation in the Office of Chief Counsel.. Prior to law school, Crystal worked in Washington, D.C. for over three years as an Executive Assistant at the White House and then as a Legislative Assistant at an international law firm providing legislative and government relations assistance to numerous clients on environmental, transportation, health care, and educational issues.. Crystal received her undergraduate degree from Fort Hays State University, cum laude, in 2007, while earning a double major in Political Science and History.. Crystal joined Stueve Siegel Hanson in 2013 where her practice includes class actions, antitrust litigation, and wage and hour litigation.

Colby L. Rieke is an experienced domestic relations attorney focusing on family law and divorce with more than 19 years of experience in both Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Rieke focuses his practice on divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, and maintenance (alimony) cases, for both mother and father. Mr. Rieke represents business owners, C-suite executives, medical professionals, and their spouses in a variety of family law matters. He helps clients navigate complex business valuations, characterization of marital and non-marital assets, and child support and maintenance issues. Mr. Rieke employs creative solutions to complex, high net worth, contentious matters. His steadfast goal, prior to engaging in contested litigation, is to exhaust all possible efforts to negotiate, mediate, or otherwise amicably resolve each and every family law conflict in which he is involved. Yet, he is an experienced litigator when the matter remains unresolved.. Mr. Rieke is also experienced in the areas of estate planning and probate. This experience provides great value when analyzing complex property divisions, business valuations, and the preservation of marital and non-marital assets.. In 2024, Mr. Rieke was listed in the Kansas City Business Journal's "20 to Know in Legal.". He has been named to the Super Lawyers® list in the area of Family Law in Kansas and Missouri for 2019 through 2024, and named to the Rising Star® list every year from 2014 through 2018. He is a member of the Firm’s Family Law & Divorce Practice Group, and the Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Practice Group.

Co-Founder Attorney at Law. Robert is a Kansas City Lawyer and one of the founding partners of the Krause and Kinsman Law Firm, and has committed his practice to protecting the rights of people and their loved ones. He was born and raised in the Kansas City area. Although his family members have been dedicated to careers that concentrate on enriching the lives of everyday people, Robert is a first generation attorney. Throughout his life, Robert has not only enjoyed interacting with the people of his community, but he has been devoted to being a voice for others when they need it most. The heart of his practice consists of advocating for people when they have been wronged.. Robert’s practice focuses on areas of personal injury, mass torts, employment discrimination, and business litigation. As a litigation and trial attorney, Robert dedicates his time to making sure his client’s interests are properly represented. He is zealous in providing his clients with the necessary strategy to succeed and regain the quality of life that they enjoyed before they were harmed. He enjoys building lifelong relationships with his clients and their families.. Robert earned his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law with an emphasis in trial practice and litigation. Prior to law school, Robert studied Political Science and Business Administration at Pittsburg State University. He is currently an active member of the Missouri Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and serves on KCMBA’s Young Lawyers Section. In his spare time, Robert spends time with his family and friends, while enjoying all the unique activities Kansas City has to offer.

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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.

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.

Cecilia Nuby & Associates LLC provides complete and quality legal representation in Civil Employment Litigation, Family and Traffic law.. Cecilia Nuby earned her Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She then went on to earn he Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law. Cecilia is passionate about civil rights and equality for all. She believes in educating everyone about legal matters that will enhance the individual, the family and the community.

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 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.

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

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

Austin has a nationwide practice focused on complex litigation including data breach and privacy litigation, consumer class actions, and sexual assault liability. Austin has represented consumers in many of the nation’s largest data breach class actions, including lawsuits against Target, the Home Depot, Anthem Insurance, Equifax, and Marriott. Austin recently helped achieve preliminary approval of the historic Equifax data breach settlement that includes up to $ million in cash benefits and served as class counsel in an “outstanding” $3.25 million settlement on behalf of optometrists who were subject to a breach by the national optometry board.. Austin also represents small businesses involved in business disputes, personal injury victims in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, and victims of sexual assault in civil cases against their perpetrators and other negligent parties. Austin’s recent cases include representing a young woman against ridesharing giant Uber after she was sexually assaulted by her driver, representing an underage female employee against her employer after she was sexually assaulted by her manager on premises, and representing victims of sexual abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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.