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

Christine Rosengreen is a family law attorney based in Kansas City. She handles Kansas and Missouri cases involving divorce, paternity, modification, guardianship, and adoption. Christine is also a Qualified Guardian ad Litem and Certified Family Law Mediator for the State of Missouri.

Christina runs the only law firm in Kansas and Missouri exclusively focused on serving clients having babies outside the bedroom. We provide comprehensive individualized legal solutions by working with health care providers, fertility banks, clinics, as well as agencies to provide seamless services for our clients. Reproductive Family Law Center serves clients throughout the world utilizing the laws in Missouri or Kansas in the family formation journey. We are dedicated to helping each client achieve the dream of parenthood.

Chris received his undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University, and his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, where he received the Missouri Law Review’s award for Best Student Note. While in law school, Chris investigated securities fraud as a law clerk with the Missouri Secretary of State, Securities Division, and served as an extern for Judge Karen King Mitchell of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District. Additionally, Chris worked for a leading plaintiff-side law firm pursuing class action securities and derivative litigation.. After law school, Chris served as a law clerk to the Honorable Patricia Breckenridge, Judge for the Supreme Court of Missouri. Prior to joining The Gorny Law Firm, Chris was in private practice at a class action litigation firm, where he practiced in wage and hour, consumer class action and complex business litigation.. Chris now practices personal injury with a primary focus in medical malpractice cases in Kansas and Missouri. He also handles product liability and premises liability cases.

Chris Fink has more than 26 years of legal experience and has handled thousands of cases, including Family Law, Divorce/Child Custody, Accident & Injury, Worker's Compensation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Traffic Law, including Driving While Intoxicated, Misdemeanor and Felony Drug Charges cases.. FINK LAW FIRM KC is located at 5555 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, Missouri.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Born & raised in rural Missouri, Attorney Trenton Garza brings an unrelenting work ethic into the practice of law. Guided by down-home values sharpened by professional experience, he serves clients' unique needs and simplifies complicated law into easy explanation.. Brought by family to the Texas Panhandle, Trenton attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas. At Baylor, he earned a reputation as an advocate, effecting anti-discrimination policy change and leading a statewide organization. He later represented a local community in school district decision-making, consulted community development groups, and was made a candidate for public office.. Trenton trained under a historic Texas Trial Lawyer and later returned home to Missouri to attend law school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. In law school he was an editor of the UMKC Law Review and again demonstrated unparalleled advocacy across numerous organizations. He is the founder of the Garza Attorney Group, L.C.

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

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

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

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

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

Attorney Lynn R. Johnson is a partner at Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, CHTD in Kansas City, Missouri. Lynn joined the firm in 1970 as an associate attorney and became a partner in 1974. A highly respected trial attorney, he has achieved numerous notable successes on behalf of his clients in personal injury litigation and has earned the esteem of his peers for his work and his commitment to the highest ethical standards of practice. Lynn is a member of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates and has earned an AV® Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® every year since 1976.Lynn attended Kansas State University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1967, and Washburn University School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor with honors in 1970. In addition to his trial practice, Lynn frequently leads lectures and presentations at continuing education events for trial attorneys and has made more than 100 CLE presentations throughout the course of his career.

Attorney Leland F. Dempsey is a leading medical malpractice and personal injury attorney in Kansas City, representing the injured victims of others’ negligence. A founding member of Dempsey & Kingsland, Mr. Dempsey offers client-focused representation that gets results. Mr. Dempsey earned his J.D. from Tulane Law School and has been admitted to both the Missouri and Kansas State Bars. In 2007, he secured an award of $43 million – the largest vaccination award in U.S. history – for a child who was rendered a quadriplegic after receiving a vaccination.

Attorney Kevin Wichman serves individuals throughout and surrounding the metropolitan areas of Kansas City and Miami, Florida, being licensed and practicing regularly in the three states applicable to those areas of Kansas, Missouri, and Florida.  With offices the Midtown/Westport areas of Kansas City, Missouri, and in downtown Miami, Florida for those two geographic locations, his firm handles all types of criminal defense, traffic violations, and restraining orders, also reffered to as orders of protection or injunction orders of protection from adult abuse and stalking. Kevin leads the firm with his very successful trial and negotiation results for his clients. Starting out in Kansas City, and later expanding to Miami, Florida, he has been recognized for many years as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in helping those accused of crimes, and has been voted three times in row as a Kansas City Favorite for Criminal Defense Attorney, Traffic Defense Lawyer, and Trial Lawyer in a vote conducted by the Kansas City Star Newspaper.  He has been named a "Super Lawyer" by Thomson-Reuters, and is also "Lead Counsel" Rated and Verified by the same organization, and has for over a decade maintained a perfect 10 and "Superb" rating from Martindale-Avvo, a leading lawyer rating service. He can help you out with your matter and protect your rights whatever it may be and in whatever courthouse you face it in.. Headed by Attorney Kevin Wichman, the philosophy of Wichman Law Firm is rooted in fundamental principles:. • compassionate care and respect for all clients, whatever the case. • persistence in the face of highly resistant prosecutors and government bodies.. • transparent and comprehensive fees for criminal and traffic matters - no surprises for your budget. • a desire to see fair and just outcomes for all. Wichman Law follows through with each case with thorough preparation and experienced negotiation strategies. The Firm's commitment to clients shows in its highly successful track record and rapid growth. Those facing charges or investigations related to criminal matters can call now to set up a free and confidential consultation to begin getting help today.

Attorney David R. Morantz is an accomplished trial attorney who has successfully litigated numerous plaintiffs’ personal injury cases involving motor vehicle and transportation accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability. He joined Shamberg, Johnson & Bergman, CHTD in Kansas City in 2005 after earning his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law and became a partner in 2014.Prior to his legal career, David was a newspaper reporter with The Associated Press and the Omaha World-Herald, where he focused on reporting on municipal service shortcomings. During his distinguished career, he was honored with numerous awards for his outstanding writing and reporting.Now, David brings his same passion for serving as a voice for the voiceless to his practice of personal injury law. He is a dedicated advocate for the injured and strives to provide each of his clients with the care, respect, and attention they deserve.

Athena Dickson practices at the firm of Siro Smith Dickson, P.C.  Her practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment Discrimination and Social Security Disability.