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Kevin Humiston, founder, combines legal expertise and a background in law enforcement to bring his clients clear, knowledgeable counsel on, personal injury, wrongful death, misdeameanor & possession, traffic violations and truck accidents. Before attending law school, Kevin worked as a police officer trained in accident reconstruction. From 2009 to 2014, Kevin served as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Platte County, Missouri, prosecuting both felonies and misdemeanors and trying cases to both judges and juries.. Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from Grinnell College in Iowa and his JD from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar Association in 2009 and is a member of the Platte County Bar Association. A Northland resident since 2006, Kevin lives in Parkville with his family. He is a member of Rotary Club International, is a past president of the Rotary Club of Platte City, and a member of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church.

Kevin has over 15 years’ experience representing clients in high-stakes employment and business litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. His practice focuses on representing corporate clients involved in business and employment-related disputes, such as wage and hour, discrimination and harassment, retaliation, public policy whistleblowing, non-competition and similar covenants, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty. He has defended numerous class actions and other multi-plaintiff lawsuits, including complex multi-district wage and hour litigation and several discrimination matters brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. Kevin also defends clients facing complaints made through state and federal agencies, such as the EEOC, the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, the Department of Labor, and others, and he has represented clients in alternative settings, such as binding arbitration and mediation processes many times with excellent results.. From these experiences, Kevin has developed a keen perspective on developing policies and strategies to help employers avoid employment-related litigation. He frequently advises clients on the handling of difficult personnel matters, policy reviews, wage-and-hour audits, and the full range of issues touching on the employment relationship. And because of his breadth and depth of employment-law and litigation-related knowledge, Kevin often presents to clients, industry groups, HR professionals, and fellow attorneys regarding developments in these areas of law.

Kevin E. J. Regan, the founder of the Regan Law Firm, LLC has been inducted as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor bestowed on fewer than 1% of lawyers in the U.S. and Canada. The College is considered among the country’s most prestigious legal organizations.. Upon graduation from Washburn University’s Law School (J.D. 1981), Mr. Regan joined the Johnson County, Kansas District Attorney’s Office. The District Attorney at that time was Dennis Moore, who went on to serve in the United States House of Representatives.. During this time with the District Attorney, Kevin tried many felony jury trials, winning them all. He also became the first member of his law school class to argue a case before the Kansas Supreme Court. The case revolved around the same individual, Abraham Mitchell, whom Mr. Regan had successfully prosecuted in Holton, Kansas.. Kevin was also appointed as a special Federal prosecutor in a murder case for the United States Government while with the District Attorney.. In 1982, Mr. Regan crossed the state line, joining the Jackson County, Missouri Prosecutor’s Office. Working for five years with Jackson County Prosecutor Albert Riederer, Kevin served as trial team leader and senior trial attorney. He tried many homicides, including capital murder. He also founded the vertical prosecution unit, which prosecuted every drunk driving injury and fatality case in Jackson County. Mr. Regan personally handled each case for five years. He has also served as a special prosecutor on several major cases for the Missouri Attorney General.. Kevin E.J. Regan has long been recognized as one of Kansas City’s top criminal defense attorneys.  He has for several decades provided excellent service to clients seeking a preeminent criminal defense lawyer in Kansas and Missouri State, and Federal Courts.

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.

Kelly St. John is a seasoned personal injury attorney at DiPasquale Moore. Informed by her experience in personal injury, criminal defense, municipal prosecution, ordinance drafting, and contract review, she works without rest to get the very best results for her clients.. Growing up, Kelly was inspired to pursue a career in law because she saw the difficulties her friends and family members faced with divorce, custody issues, and the like. She wanted to help other children and families avoid running into the same problems. However, her passion did not lie in family law. It wasn’t long until she found she could still make a difference and help people in other areas of the law.. Before turning to personal injury law, Kelly started out her legal career as a criminal defense paralegal. She also clerked for a judge at the Jackson County Courthouse in downtown Kansas City, where she gained invaluable experience and formed lasting connections. Her time in criminal defense effectively armed her with top-tier research skills, which have proved useful when investigating personal injury cases.. At DiPasquale Moore, Kelly treats every client with the compassion and respect they deserve. She takes each case personally, which is why she is so passionate about doing the best job she can. Her approach begins with an assessment of the who, what, when, where, and why of the situation; she then digs deeper to uncover key information to prove the case.. Originally from Manhattan, Kansas, Kelly has now made Olathe her home. She went to high school in a small town called Meriden before attending Washburn University to earn her bachelor’s degree. From there, she moved on to study law at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law.. Kelly is an active member of the community. For instance, she holds membership to numerous professional organizations, including the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. She was selected to participate in the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy and regularly volunteers at the association’s annual telethon, during which lawyers field phone calls from the public and answer basic legal questions. Additionally, she has had the honor of being elected to serve on The Missouri Bar’s Young Lawyers’ Section Council to represent District 3 (Jackson County, Missouri). Her other community work involves raising money for Hope House, Wayside Waifs, and Missouri Pitbull Rescue, among other charitable organizations.. When Kelly is not in the office or helping her neighbors, she enjoys bonding with her dog at the “bark park” and spending time with family and friends. She loves to travel, play softball, participate in a bowling league, and play recreational sand volleyball. And even though she’s a diehard Denver Broncos fan, she often uses her Chiefs season tickets to go to football games.

Kansas City Trial Lawyer Scott Shachtman has more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, most of which he has spent fighting for the rights of men, women and children who have suffered serious personal injuries.  Scott can be reached at or at  You can also see The Shachtman Law Firm online at .

Kansas City divorce attorney Ryan K. Bratcher’s goal is to advise his clients through what often is one of the most stressful and emotional times in their lives, so that they are set up to succeed moving forward.. “When I first meet with a client, I like to determine what would be their ideal conclusion of their case,” Mr. Bratcher said. “I then exhaust all efforts assisting the client in achieving that outcome.”. Mr. Bratcher brings a sense of empathy to each case that enables him to understand his client’s goals and intentions. Once he has a clear idea of what they are hoping to accomplish, he lays out a strategy to follow for the duration of the case.. “I have the passion to advocate to the best of my ability to achieve results that match my client’s goals,” he said.

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Justice must prevail. Hard work, character and dedication are what my practice is based upon. I devote the time to be prepared and relentlessly fight for the rights of individuals against corporations, insurance companies and businesses of all sizes.. I am compassionate, but tough.  I am prepared, but can role with the punches.  I care about the rights of my clients, and work vigorously to protect those rights.. Get the representation and attention your case deserves. Selecting a lawyer may be one of the most important decisions you ever have to make. I will advocate for you and confidently represent you through each step of the process.. Handling large class actions and individual matters with a wide variety of cases, both federal and state, I am dedicated to reaching justice. Included in my areas of employment practice are discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower, and wrongful termination cases. My personal injury experience includes automobile, truck, motorcycle and train accidents along with slip and fall, premise liability and dog bite claims.. As a member of a team of the experienced and admirable trial lawyers at Cornerstone Law Firm, you can place your confidence in my skills and resources.

Joshua is the Owner of the Law Office of Joshua Scott, LLC. He has comprehensive knowledge of catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, bad faith insurance, and truck crash litigation. Because he spent several years in the insurance industry, both as an adjuster and as an attorney, Joshua has a unique perspective on how insurance companies will evaluate and defend your case.. Joshua has successfully litigated numerous catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Missouri and Kansas in both state and federal courts. He has tried cases to verdict. Joshua also has extensive experience analyzing insurance coverage and in insurance coverage litigation.. Joshua graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law cum laude in 2011. He was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas in 2018 and 2019 – an honor award to only 2.5% of attorneys. He has also received the Ike Skelton, Sr. Award for Excellence in Trial Practice and is a member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.

Josh Peter began his legal career in 2003 when he first volunteered to help at the Public Defender Trial office in Kansas City, Missouri while still in law school. He then spent the next 12 years at the trial office representing thousands of clients facing criminal charges ranging from Murder, Manslaughter, Assault, Robbery, Burglary, Rape, Sodomy, Kidnapping, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Drug Possession, Drug Sales, Drug Trafficking, to Trespassing, Fraud, Forgery, Passing a Bad Check, Speeding, DWI / DUI and many others.  Josh is one of the top Kansas City Criminal Defense Attorneys.. He has consistently shown a dedication to doing whatever it takes to get his clients the best results, taking many cases to trial and obtaining numerous not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and getting key pieces of evidence suppressed.  When a dismissal or acquittal isn't possible, Josh has negotiated many excellent results including probation, diversion, and time served on many serious charges.. Josh graduated from the University of Central Missouri with degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science, before attending the University of Missouri - Kansas City where he obtained his law degree.  He is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, and has been a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, a board member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, a counsel member of the Young Lawyers Section of the Missouri Bar, and a member of the Association of Women Lawyers.

Josh joined Cornerstone (then Ryan Paulus Law Firm) in May 2014 after practicing in the Nebraska panhandle in the areas of personal injury (including motor vehicle collisions, product liability, and medical malpractice), workers compensation, and employment law. He moved to Nebraska in 2008 to attend law school after growing up in the Kansas City area, attending the University of Kansas for his undergraduate degree, and working for several years in Kansas City as a lab technician at a prestigious primary cancer research facility. When given the opportunity to return home to Kansas City with his wife and children to focus his legal practice on representing workers who have been discriminated against and/or wrongfully terminated by their employers, he could not refuse.

Joseph Welch has the reputation as an extremely aggressive criminal defense lawyer who takes several cases to trial every year and doesn't settle for the first lousy plea bargain the government offers.  He fights every case like it was his own and gets results.. In addition to being the president of Greater St. Louis NORML, he is on the board of directors and a founding member of the new St. Louis chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers, and a graduate of the Missouri Bar CLE's Advanced Trial College.  He has been a member of NORML since 2006.. Joseph Welch's office is in the Historic Dickmann Building in south St. Louis, but he handles cases all over the state of Missouri.  He has been especially active in the decriminalization of marijuana in the City of St. Louis and the lead attorney in the Occupy St. Louis cases, winning several acquittals for his clients.. Visit his website for a free online consultation with a quick response.

Jorden gained experience in business negotiation working on international projects for IKEA, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and various suppliers. He has practical business knowledge in logistics, inventory software, product development, sourcing, sales, and marketing.  Having studied law in Barbados, Ireland and in the United States, these experiences have influenced his ability to understand people with diverse views and objectives. Jorden's areas include Employment Law, Traffic, Personal Injury and commercial contract disputes.. Professional Activities. He is a member of the Missouri Bar, Kansas City Metro Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, and the Kansas Bar Association.. Mr. Ryan  is on the Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17 list of Dispute Resolution Neutrals under the categories of General, Civil and Domestic. He volunteers to provide mediation services through the Circuit Court of Clay County, Missouri Small Claims Court.  Mr. Ryan is also an approved mediator pursuant to the program established by the Kansas Supreme Court’s Office of Judicial Administration for Core, Domestic and Civil.

Jon's entire career has been focused on representing people accused of criminal offenses. Jon first worked for the Kansas City Public Defender, where he gained vast experience and a reputation as a zelaous advocate and a skilled trial lawyer. Jon then transitioned to his own private practice, where he focused on criminal defense and criminal appeals. Jon then joined the Johnston Law Firm, where he continues to focus his practice on complex criminal cases, and has expanded his practice to include federal criminal defense.. No matter the facts, no matter the circumstances, Jon is willing to take your case and fight for your freedom. Jon recognizes the value of having a quality lawyer on your team when the government puts all its power behind obtaining a conviction. He has tried more than 30 cases to verdict in which clients were charged with offenses including - but not limited to - murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, arson, rape, forcible sodomy, robbery, burglary, assault, DWI, and possession of drugs, among others. Jon has also lectured and taught other lawyers, law clerks and law students on significant issues relating to criminal law, such as eyewitness identification, suppression issues and bond practices.

John has B.B.A. degrees in Economics and Business Management from Washburn University (Topeka, KS), a J.D. from Washburn University School of Law, and a LL.M. from University College London (UCL). He is a member of the American, Kansas, and Missouri Bar Associations, and is a member in good standing of the Missouri (2012) and Kansas (2015) bars.. While in law school, John worked for a year as an intern to David J. Waxse, a Magistrate Judge for the United States District for the District of Kansas in Kansas City. While at UCL, he studied under Dr. Cheryl Thomas, a noted judical studies scholar, and wrote his dissertation on judicial analytics.. Prior to law school, John worked in both retail and food-service management, logistical operations, and human resources departments, and in a wide variety of environments including Fortune-500 companies, mid-sized firms, and small companies.. John is an Eagle Scout and native Kansan.. Hobbies:. --Kansas Jayhawk athletics. --Playing and refereeing recreational soccer (Level 8 referee). --Reading political-, world-, and business-related news, as well as non-fiction writing. --Continuing education (Coursera, EdX, MIT OpenCourseware)

John Cusick grew up in a small town outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of Marquette University High School. He received his Bachelor's of Art in English Literature from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he met his wife Barbara. After graduating college, he moved to Kansas City and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. Upon completion of law school, he served as the judicial law clerk for The Honorable Edith L. Messina of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri. John has devoted his entire legal career to litigation and representing injured people and their families. He has focused his practice in the areas of pharmaceutical liability, automobile/tractor trailer litigation, lead paint litigation, product liabilities, medical/professional liability, railroad crossing litigation, and employment law. John is licensed to practice law in the states of Missouri and Kansas and is also admitted to practice before the Untied States District Court-Western District and the District Court of Kansas. He is an active member of many legal organizations including, the Missouri Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. John is a recipient of the 2006 Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation's Presidential Award. John has also been recognized by his peers as being "Best of the Bar" and as a "Super Lawyer".

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.

Jim Brady has established himself as a skilled attorney with ten years of experience in Missouri courts. A proud Kansas City native, Jim is a former Marine and a devoted father of two, who also serves on the board of the Blue River Watershed Association, demonstrating his commitment to community involvement. Jim earned his bachelor's degree from Loyola University and subsequently graduated from John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Upon completing his legal education, he launched his own practice, specializing in personal injury and criminal defense. Jim's aptitude for trial advocacy quickly became evident, particularly in his first case. He achieved a landmark $750,000 verdict against Pettis County, MO, for the wrongful death of a woman who drowned after her car slid off an unprotected bridge, a case that others had declined due to the victim's intoxication. Jim's exceptional dedication and expertise ensured justice for the woman's family. Driven by a zeal to assist those in need, coupled with his high-level experience, Jim is an outstanding addition to our firm.

Jill Presley is a personal injury attorney who helps clients in Kansas City and across the nation. As a partner at Presley & Presley, LLC, she aggressively advocates for her clients’ rights and fights for the compensation they deserve. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and was admitted to practice law in both Kansas and Missouri. Attorney Presley focuses her practice on representing clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Throughout her career, she has helped multiple clients recover high value verdicts, settlements, and judgments. Her success has granted her inclusion into organizations such as the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, American Association of Justice, and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Call to see how Attorney Jill Presley can help you with your case.

Jill Kanatzar is one of the most respected plaintiff attorneys in the region. Her deep experience in cases related to sexual abuse, child injury and wrongful death, nursing home abuse and medical malpractice spans more than 20 years.. Jill’s entire career has been dedicated to helping people who often cannot help themselves. From small children to disabled adults to our elders, she has stood next to and fought for people’s rights. Jill is respected by attorneys throughout the Midwest, hence why she has been named Prosecutor of the Year by Jackson County and earned the Women’s Justice Award by Missouri Lawyers Weekly.. In addition, Jill was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to its Advisory Committee. She has also been appointed special prosecutor by numerous prosecutors' offices across Kansas City area jurisdictions.. Prior to joining the firm, Jill was an assistant prosecuting attorney in Jackson County, Missouri, where she prosecuted felony criminal cases including robberies, burglaries, assaults and homicides. Jill spent the majority of her tenure with the Prosecutor’s Office in the Child Abuse & Sex Crimes Unit. She participated in numerous jury trials including cases of adult sex crimes and crimes perpetrated against children.. Jill entered private practice in 1998 when she joined Stigall, Humphrey, Lucas, Henry & Dollar. She soon began representing families and patients injured by abuse and neglect in nursing homes. Jill was appointed by the Supreme Court of Missouri to serve on the 16th Circuit Bar Ethics Committee. This panel reviews complaints brought against other lawyers to determine whether probable cause exists and if ethical violations have occurred.. Jill earned a bachelor’s degree from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, dual majoring in economics and political science. She received her law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School and obtained her license to practice law in 1994. She holds an active license in Missouri and Kansas, as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.

Jennifer’s practice is primarily in federal court. She has experience across industries in the areas of employment, intellectual property, class action defense, advertising and consumer products litigation. She has significant experience in the financial services and automotive sectors.  She also works with clients regularly in resolving pre-litigation disputes.  She has successfully obtained dismissal or summary judgment in cases around the country, including California, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois and Florida.. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. She spent two years in Washington, D.C., as a legal assistant at Covington & Burling before enrolling at the University of Virginia School of Law, from which she graduated in 2002. While at UVA Law, she served as an Executive Editor of the Virginia Law Review and was a founding member and Executive Editor of the Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. She also published a Note in the Virginia Journal of Law and Politics entitled “Death of Publius: Toward a World Without Anonymous Speech,” which was cited in 2010 in an amicus brief presented to the United States Supreme Court.. Upon graduation, Jennifer clerked in federal court for the Hon. Lourdes G. Baird in the Central District of California. She then continued on to the Orange County office of Latham & Watkins where she practiced in both the Litigation and Environmental Departments. She relocated to the Kansas City area in 2005 and spent three years at Blackwell Sanders in the Education and Litigation Departments.. Jennifer joined Berkowitz Oliver in 2008 and became a partner in 2013. A mother of three, she keeps busy outside the office attending her children’s school and sports events and supporting the Virginia Cavaliers.

Jason Salinardi focuses his practice on providing comprehensive, personalized estate planning counsel to couples, families, individuals and businesses.  Jason has created an estate planning practice that not only helps families plan for their financial capital (what they own) but also for their human capital (who they are) and intellectual capital (what they know). Jason’s journey to build this unique, one-of-a-kind practice began on September 11, 2001, when his oldest brother Richie was killed in the terrorist attacks in New York City. Jason has built a practice that is about much more than saving tax dollars and avoiding probate, but about appreciating the value of planning for themselves and truly leaving a lasting legacy for their loved ones.. Jason M. Salinardi graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2000 with his B.S. and Master’s in Accountancy, from the University of Missouri-Columbia Law School in 2003, and from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School with an LL.M. in Taxation in 2004.

Jason Kotlyarov has lived in the Kansas City area for the majority of his life and obtained all three of his degrees right here at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He is a huge Royals and Chiefs, as well as an involved member with several charitable organizations and projects throughout the Kansas City community. His philosophy is that Kansas City has given him everything and that he can never give enough back.. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the UMKC Bloch School of Business in 2010, and proceeded to attend UMKC's School of Law where he graduated with his J.D. a semester early and attained his LL.M. (law masters) in taxation. Jason chose to focus primarily on employee benefits/ ERISA law and has been representing multiemployer (Taft-Hartley) plans. The other areas of focus of his practice are cybersecurity and litigation.

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.