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I grew up on a farm in central Kansas and graduated from Kansas State and NYU School of Law. I live in Kansas City, Missouri, and have a license to practice law in both Kansas and Missouri.. I represent people who've been injured by someone else or by a defective product. I also represent people in insurance disputes and people who have been defrauded by their investment advisors.. Most people who have been harmed need a lot of help navigating the legal system. You're not just up against the person who harmed you, you're also up against their insurance company and lawyers. The insurance company's goal is to pay you as little as possible.. I used to represent big companies at a big Kansas City law firm, but I like representing individual people a whole lot more. Starting my own firm to do this kind of work was the best decision I ever made.. If you have been harmed and someone else is at fault, please give me a call, and I can talk with you about your case for free. In injury cases, I do not take any payment upfront, and I do not get paid unless you receive a settlement or a court judgment. In business disputes and investor fraud cases, I also usually work on a contingency fee, but some clients choose to pay me at an hourly rate. Initial consultations are always free.. Because I work on both injury cases and on financial fraud cases, I have worked on a wide variety of cases over the years. I have handled many kinds of injury cases involving motor vehicles, including car crashes, semi-trailer wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, and wrecks caused by drunk drivers. I have handled many different kinds of fall cases, including falls from balconies, falls on ice, falls on liquid spills, and falls in potholes and other dangerous surfaces. And I have handled many kinds of cases involving defective products, including medical devices, home appliances, and chemical products.. I have also represented many clients who have been defrauded, cheated, and lied to by their broker or investment advisor. Most of those cases have to be filed in arbitration, because there is usually an arbitration provision in your contract with your investment advisor. The arbitration process is a little different than court. You will need someone that understands that process. I am certified as a FINRA arbitrator, which means I can serve on the arbitration panels that judge other investor fraud cases, in addition to being able to file cases for my own clients. If your broker or investment advisor did you wrong, please give me a call to discuss your case.

Tamara Putnam has been practicing law for over 15 years in the Kansas City metropolitan area. She attended the University of Missouri at St. Louis to earn a bachelor’s degree in economics with honors. She earned a four year athletic scholarship as a member of the University of Missouri–St. Louis NCAA Women’s Basketball team. Tamara then attended Washburn University School of Law to obtain her Juris Doctorate.. Tamara worked for the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. She worked as a drug prosecutor. She was promoted to the lead prosecutor of the Violent Gang Crime Unit. She worked closely with the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and Street Narcotics Unit (SNU) to prosecute crimes related to illegal production, transfer, sale and possession of controlled substances. As head of the Gang Unit, she focused on the prosecution of violent offenses committed by suspected gang members, including assaults, robberies, armed criminal action and shooting into a dwelling.. After a successful term as a prosecutor, Tamara moved into private practice with a focus on criminal defense. As a former prosecutor, she has a deep understanding of the strategies used by the prosecution and law enforcement to obtain convictions. She prepares for the prosecutor’s tactics and walks into court prepared to defend her client’s case.. Tamara later expanded her practice to include personal injury. She litigates personal injury cases in both Missouri and Kansas from a simple slip and fall to wrongful death. She has an unwavering commitment to assist people who have been injured due to the negligent actions of others. She takes great pride in taking on the profit motivated insurance companies and holding them accountable to fully compensate her clients.. Tamara has focused her practice on criminal defense and serious personal injury her entire career. She has handled countless felonies charges in State Court as a prosecutor and now as a criminal defense counsel. She also focuses her practice on litigation of serious personal injury accidents. Tamara has a fierce reputation as an outstanding advocate excelling in both criminal defense and personal injury.

Nick graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelors degrees in both Philosophy and Psychology and then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. While at UMKC School of Law, Nick was active in the academic community as a staff member of the UMKC Law Review and The Urban Lawyer, and he was selected to compete on the UMKC National Moot Court Team. During the Ellison Moot Court Competition, Nick’s was awarded best overall appellate brief. Graduating in the top 10% of his class, Mr. Hergott was awarded CALI awards for his academic efforts in Civil Procedure and Civil Litigation Drafting, and was selected by the faculty to the Order of Barristers, a national distinction given to ten members of his graduating class recognizing excellence in legal advocacy.. During law school, Nick clerked for a prominent plaintiff’s firm, gaining experience and understanding of plaintiff’s personal injury claims. He later clerked for a nationally recognized worker’s compensation and civil litigation firm representing insurance carriers, giving him the opportunity to see things from the other side of the table. Nick also interned with the Missouri State Public Defender as a Rule 13 intern, gaining valuable courtroom experience even before leaving school.. After graduation, Nick began working as an associate attorney at Larry V. Swall & Associates practicing primarily in the areas of criminal defense and family law. During his time at Swall & Associates, Nick gained extensive courtroom experience, going to court nearly every day.  In 2011, Nick founded Hergott Law, LLC, devoting his time to helping individuals fight for justice.. At Hergott Law LLC, he has surrounded himself with experienced plaintiff’s attorneys and has a wide network of litigation support. Once retained, he dedicates himself to your case and, using the legal system, fights aggressively to provide you and your family compensation for your tragic injuries and, hopefully, a feeling that some level of justice was achieved.. Nick and his wife, Stina, have lived in downtown Kansas City, Missouri in the River Market since 2007.

Jarrett Leiker is the Managing Partner and a Founding Member of SWL Injury Lawyers. Mr. Leiker resides in Lenexa, Kansas with his wife and daughter.. Throughout his life, Mr. Leiker 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 or seriously injured. As a litigation and trial attorney, Mr. Leiker dedicates his time to making sure his clients’ interests are adequately represented. He is committed to providing his clients with the necessary strategy to succeed and regain the quality of life that they enjoyed before they were harmed. Mr. Leiker appreciates the strength and resilience his clients show throughout their cases, and as a result, he builds lifelong relationships with them and their families.. Throughout his career in personal injury litigation, Mr. Leiker has dedicated his practice to protecting the rights of people who have been seriously injured. He has represented numerous clients in cases involving catastrophic accidents and serious injuries. Mr. Leiker has assisted his clients in recovering substantial compensation for injuries, disfigurement, medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering.. Mr. Leiker received his undergraduate degree from Rockhurst University, and his law degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City. He joined a prestigious personal injury law firm in Kansas City after law school; the first associate the firm had ever hired directly out of law school. For several years, Mr. Leiker worked on multi-million dollar catastrophic personal injury cases that included railroad injuries, semi crashes, and gas explosions. As a result, he was able to sharpen his courtroom skills and the handling of high-level litigation.. Mr. Leiker then went on to launch his own firm for eight years before partnering with close friends James Stigall and Luke Whitworth in 2024 to form SWL Injury Lawyers. SWL’s mission is to serve the community by providing experienced legal counsel, exceptional care for his clients, and professional and consistent communication. SWL Injury Lawyers embraces the use of technology and a high-level service to deliver an unmatched client experience for every case. SWL Injury Lawyers prioritizes systems and processes that facilitate the best results for his clients in a timely manner, while also personalizing his services for each client’s unique needs.. In addition, Mr. Leiker has been selected as a member of Super Lawyers Rising Stars and National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40, two prestigious organizations that award only the top attorneys in the nation.. Mr. Leiker has also been a lifelong practitioner of martial arts since the age of 3, under the instruction of his mother and father. During his athletic career, he competed in hundreds of tournaments around the world and earned 33 world championship titles. Mr. Leiker practiced martial arts until he retired from professional competition at the age of 30. Jarrett is a fierce competitor. The drive that once made him one of the best martial artists in the world, has shaped him into an attorney that is now focused on relentlessly fighting for his clients every day. No matter how big or small the case, Mr. Leiker advocates for every one of his clients to receive the best results possible.

For several years I worked in insurance defense, defending the insurance companies in personal injury, employment, and worker's compensation matters.  I grew tired of seeing people with legitimate claims being nickled and dimed to protect a company's bottom line.  I was able to leave that world, and now I work for individuals.  I understand how adjusters and their attorney think about, and evaluate cases.  Even more importantly, how they value them.

STEVEN F. CORONADO is an attorney with extensive trial experience in Professional and Products Liability, Commercial and Construction Litigation  having participated as lead counsel in over fifty jury trials. He has tried cases in both Missouri and Kansas State and Federal Courts. He was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as one of Missouri's "Winningest Defense Lawyers" for 2010.. Steve is a past member of the Board of Directors for the DRI (The Defense Research Institute) (2007-2010). He is a past Chair of DRI's Products Liability Committee (2005-2007). In the past, Steve has served DRI as the Vice Chair of the Products Liability Committee (2003-2005) and as Co-Chair of the Products Liability Specialized Litigation Group on Consumer Goods (1994-2003). He is a member of DRI's Diversity Issues Committee and served as Chairman of DRI's 2002 Annual Meeting. He also is actively involved in the Trucking Law Committee and Fire and Property Specialized Litigation Group. Locally, Steve was one of the founding members and a past President of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Bar Association. Steve is a past Chair of the Missouri Bar Association Client Security Fund Committee. Steve is currently an Officer and member of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers (MODL).. Steve co-authored the Missouri Chapter of the Defense Research Institute Compendium on Expert Witnesses published by the Defense Research Institute in 1996. He also co-authored The Missouri Chapter of the Second Edition of the Defense Research Institute's Book on Product Liability Defenses. Steve has also authored or co-authored a number of articles for FTD (For the Defense) and other DRI committee publications. Through the years, Steve has spoken at various DRI seminars including, most recently, the Products, Trucking Law, and Damages Seminars. Steve's predominant practice is in the area of general civil litigation with particular emphasis in products liability; construction litigation; trucking accidents; nursing home liability; governmental entity liability; and general personal injury.. Steve is a founding member of Coronado Katz LLC.  He was previously a shareholder of Sherman Taff Bangert Thomas & Coronado, P.C., where he started his practice in 1989. He is licensed to practice in Missouri (1989) and Kansas (1990); and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1989); U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1996); U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas (1990); the U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1991); and the United States Supreme Court (2003); Federal Court of Appeals (2010).. Steve completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, receiving a B.A. Degree (with honors) in 1980. Between 1980 and 1987, Steve worked for the Kansas City Star/Times where he gained experience in managing people and deadlines. Steve earned his J.D. Degree at the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1989. Beginning in 1989, Steve was mentored by the firm's founding partner and past President of DRI, Joe Sherman, until Joe retired in 1993.. Steve was born in Kansas City but raised in nearby Independence, Missouri. He currently resides with his wife, Sherry, and four children, Samantha, Shannon, Steven and Samuel, in Kansas City, Missouri. Steve takes a hands-on approach to many of the things he does and, in particular, with regard to raising his children and, accordingly, he has no true hobbies. However, he does count watching his children mature as one of his most enjoyable pastimes.

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.

I specialize in personal injury. I do not represent corporate managers or insurance companies. I represent real people. That is why I dedicate so much of my time to the representation of individual victims.. I recognize how difficult the legal process can seem and I make it my business to take the stress and complexity off the shoulders of our clients. YOU are my top priority.. I recognize that each client and case is different but all of my clients receive fair and aggressive representation.

Greg N. Tourigny esq. is a 2018 Graduate of the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law. During his time at UMKC, Greg interned for Judge Brian C. Wimes at the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Additionally, Greg was an extern at the United States Patent and Trademark Office.. Before law school, Greg graduated from the Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts, where he received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.. In the years after receiving his undergraduate degree, Greg moved to Kansas City, Missouri and began clerking for the law firm of Holman Schiavone. It was during this time that Greg developed his desire to help people in need, and to stand up for those who have been treated unfairly by people in positions of power. This is what drove Greg to go to law school and become a lawyer.. Greg started this firm because of his belief in principles of courage, justice, honesty, integrity and standing up for those in need. It is those principles upon which this firm was built, and which guide this firm in the practice of law.

Since 1991, Attorney Robert Gritton has provided outstanding legal service to each and every one of his clients. As one of the trusted personal injury lawyers in Murfreesboro, he has built a strong reputation for aggressive representation when it counts. Rob handles all types of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, medical malpractice, and other forms of negligence. If you were injured as a result of someone else’s carelessness, it is important that you call Gritton & Gritton right away for a free consultation about what to do next. Put decades of experience on your side by calling Rob and his team today.

Attorney Joe Lackey, III is a seasoned business law lawyer at Lackey | McDonald, PLLC who handles a wide variety of litigation and transactional issues for clients throughout the state of Tennessee. Joe Lackey, III is one of three attorneys at the family-owned law firm in Nashville. Cases he has handled on behalf of clients include entity formation, breach of contract, complex real estate transactions, derivative suits, alternative dispute resolution, and personal injury. Attorney Joe Lackey, III graduated from Nashville School of Law. In his free time, Joe enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and following his favorite sporting franchises.

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I have been taking on insurance companies and big business for nearly twenty years, representing injured families and groups of families.  It is an honor and a privilege to be asked to help someone seeking the chance to be heard, seeking justice.  I take that enormous responsibility very seriously, and fight for my clients passionately and relentlessly.

Patrick Barrett is an attorney representing whistleblowers who expose corporate and government fraud as well as plaintiffs who sustain serious injuries due to the negligence of others. His practice areas also include product liability, antitrust, personal injury, environmental tort, breach of contract and nursing home litigation.. Licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Mississippi and Texas, Patrick has fought for the rights of consumers in complex civil litigation throughout the United States for over twenty years.. Patrick is a member of the Tennessee Bar, the State Bar of Texas, the Mississippi Bar Association, the Tennessee Association for Justice, and Taxpayers Against Fraud. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center in 1993 where he was a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.

I am the second of five children.  I am the mother of a magnificent daughter named Brooklyn. I was born and raised in Nashville, TN.  My passion is to assist in remedying the injustices in justice system one client at a time

Mr. Holliday was born in New Hampshire, but grew up all over the country while his father served in the Air Force.  While in law school, Mr. Holliday was a member of The University of Memphis Law Review, Moot Court Board, Phi Alpha Delta, and he was elected president of the Student Bar Association. Mr. Holliday also served as a research assistant for Professor Irma Russell and as a Pupil in the Leo Bearman Sr. American Inn of Court.. Mr. Holliday is an Eagle Scout who enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with his wife and daughter.