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I have been practicing personal injury law and workers' compensation litigation for over 23 years. Most of that time I spent representing the rights of injury victim. I earned my Bachelor's degreein Broadcast Journalism at the University of Kansas. As an undergraduate I became interested in the law, so I decided to obtain my Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law.  I am admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in both Missouri and Kansas.. I enjoy reading, watching movies, watching Jayhawk basketball and KC Chiefs football, and spending time with my wife and two  children.

Mike Meyer is a Partner at Bartimus Frickleton Robertson Rader, P.C. He handles complex personal injury cases, such as medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, and catastrophic injuries. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Meyer worked at a defense litigation firm. Mr. Meyer is licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, and the U.S. District Court for Kansas. Outside of the firm, he is involved in his community through the Variety Children's Charity of Greater Kansas City, Kansas City Volunteer Lawyers & Accountants for the Arts, and various other civic organizations.

Rick practices in the areas of negligence and injury cases, business litigation, insurance and workers compensation. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases representing parties in wrongful death and injuries from truck wrecks, car crashes, death and injuries from drunk driver collisions, dangerous products, premises liability, even actions against out of control bounty hunters, and other wrongful acts of companies and individuals. Since his practice often involves medical issues, it includes the related claims from those injuries including Social Security disability and disability insurance claims.. He has experience representing individuals and businesses in litigation involving companies and municipalities, established and advised employee owned companies, been involved in class action cases, and abusive debt collection cases, and cases concerning the failure of insurance companies to protect their insured. He has also been involved in pension and ERISA issues including establishing and administering pension plans, representing claimants in disability claims against ERISA and insurance policies, as well as collective bargaining contracts, employer self insurance, arbitration and individual rights matters.. Rick is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City, receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1979. From 1978-1981 he was a law clerk for the Honorable Louis Lombardo on the Circuit Court of Jackson County. Following his clerkship he entered private practice with his father’s firm. Rick has presented at seminars on litigation of car wrecks, insurance claims, and worker’s compensation matters to other attorneys and insurers.. Rick is admitted to practice law in the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit, the U.S. District Court for the Districts of Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado, the Federal District Courts for the Western District of Missouri, the District of Kansas, and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Missouri Bar Association and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. He has over 30 years of experience.. Rick and Gwen have 3 children, one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law as well as a canine ‘child’. He is a member of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection where he currently volunteers on the video production team. Rick enjoys sailing and mountain sports.

For more than 30 years, Rick Morefield has handled lawsuits ranging from multi-million dollar business disputes to relatively simple auto accident cases.  He has helped individuals and businesses obtain justice in cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, breach of contract, fraud, breach of partnership agreement, defective products, motorcycle wrecks, auto wrecks, trucking wrecks, and premises liability (injuries on dangerous or poorly maintained property). His focus is on helping those who have been most seriously harmed by the wrongdoing of others.. Rick began his career at a large Kansas City area law firm and primarily represented the interests of large corporations and insurance companies in business litigation, insurance litigation and tort defense. He soon realized that his heart was with those who have been seriously injured. In 1993, he was one of the founders of a firm that represented primarily individuals and small businesses.  In 2014, he started the law firm of Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC along with Andrew Speicher and Stan Bachman. Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC focuses on helping individuals and business get justice when they have been wronged by the carelessness, negligence, or bad conduct of others.. What makes Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC unique is that the firm not only provides high-quality legal representation to individuals and businesses, but it also provides pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney.  The firm is committed to providing assistance through legal aid services and also provides free legal assistance in the areas of freedom of speech and religion.. Because the pursuit of justice is so important to him, Rick also gives back through involvement with the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) where he is a past Chair of the 2000 member Litigation and Trial Practice Committee and serves as an editor of The Brief, the TIPS quarterly law magazine. He has also served as an instructor at the American Bar Association / American Board of Trial Advocates Trial Academy where he had the privilege of teaching trial skills to less experienced lawyers. Rick is a frequent instructor at continuing legal education seminars for other lawyers. He served for many years on the elder board of his local church, plays guitar in the worship band, and frequently teaches adult education classes.. Rick has received numerous recognitions from legal organizations. He has been recognized as a Missouri and Kansas SuperLawyer every year since 2005. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury   has received the Top 10 Attorney Award (Kansas) from the National Academy of Personal injury Attorneys and he is listed as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Kansas) by the National Trial Lawyers, and was selected by America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, fly-fishing, and trying to master Kansas City-style barbecue on his backyard smoker.

A native of Hays, Kansas, Samantha graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1995 with a B.A. in political science. She went on to obtain her law degree from Washburn University in 1999, and joined the firm upon graduation.. Samantha’s practice emphasizes civil litigation, including personal injury work, contested probate cases, and domestic/family law. She has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her injured clients.. Samantha has been very active in the Salina community. She served as city commissioner from 2009-2103, serving as mayor of Salina in 2012.  She served on the Board of Salina Youth Care from 2000-2002, Salina Community Theatre and the Salina Area United Way. She is a member of Noon Network AMBUCS, serving as its president from 2005-2006. She was also appointed to serve on the City of Salina Disciplinary Review Board from 2001-2007.. Samantha is a member of the Saline/Ottawa County Bar Association, KS Association for Justice, and KS Women’s Attorney Association.

Richard Vandever has been practicing law since 1980. His law firm: Law Offices of Richard D. Vandever LLC, is located in Kansas City. The firm represents individuals seeking compensation for injuries and entitlement to various benefits wrongfully denied them. He has represented thousands of individuals in a wide variety of cases with recoveries totaling in the millions of dollars.. Individuals pursuing these claims find themselves opposed by giant entities: insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, governmental bureaucracies, and multi-national corporations. It has been a privilege to represent these individuals and help balance the scales in what is almost always a David versus Goliath contest.

I am a Personal Injury Attorney that helps those who have been hurt as a result of the actions of another. I do not charge an attorney fee unless I am able to recover something for you! I also handle Long-Term and Short-Term Disability claims.. DISCLAIMER: Past results afford no guarantee of future results and that every case is different and must be judged on its own merits The information seen here is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation. ADVERTISING MATERIAL: COMMERCIAL SOLICITATIONS ARE PERMITTED BY THE MISSOURI RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BUT ARE NEITHER SUBMITTED TO NOR APPROVED BY THE MISSOURI BAR OR THE SUPREME COURT OF MISSOURI. Supreme Court Rule . Some of our firm's legal services are available on an hourly and/or a contingent or no recovery-no fee basis, but the client may be responsible for costs or expenses incurred on the client's behalf. Supreme Court Rule .

Mr. Boyd is an experienced attorney with licenses in both Missouri and Kansas. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, raised in Kansas City, Missouri and currently lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife, child, and dogs. He earned his law degree from the University of Missouri -- Kansas City School of Law. Mr. Boyd is a first generation attorney who has dedicated his career to helping those that need it.. While in law school, Mr. Boyd worked as a Rule 13 Intern at the Jackson County Public Defender's office. This allowed him to gain knowledge of the courtroom and experience handling criminal matters in front of judges and juries. After graduating from The University of Missouri -- Kansas City School of Law, Mr. Boyd joined a nationally recognized product liability law firm where he was tutored by some of the best trial lawyers in the country. Mr. Boyd has experience litigating civil matters, including the pursuit and defense of mass torts, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, insurance disputes and general personal injury cases. Mr. Boyd uses his knowledge and experience to ensure that his clients' claims are timely and properly pursued.. Mr. Boyd focuses mainly on personal injury, mass torts, business litigation, employment discrimination, criminal defense, such as DUIs and traffic tickets, and the planning and drafting of estate documents.. Contact Our Office for a Free Evaluation.

I enjoy helping victims and beating insurance companies.  Aside from the practice of law, I play golf, exercise, and read.  My wife and I are very thankful for all the many blessings we have and try to do our part by helping Harvesters distribute food and contributing to that wonderful organization.  We have a rescue dog and provide donations to KC Pet Project to continue their compassionate work to pay for pet food and other needs of the shelter.  I am very moved by my clients and their struggles and do my best to get the best results for them.

For over a decade, I have represented individuals that have been severely injured or lost a loved one due to someone else’s conduct. I have helped obtain over $30,000,000 in verdicts and settlements for my clients.. My firm specializes in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, and insurance disputes. My firm is prepared to take a case to trial to tell our client’s story and maximize their recovery. I work to educate and advocate for my clients throughout their case so they can make the best decisions for them and their family.

I am married and also have two wonderful friends. My wife, Shelley works with me. I am blessed with a  wonderful daughter. She and her husband and their four children live in Lawrence, Kansas. I volunteer time to many orgainzations but my  focus in life is family and helping my clients.