Higbee Lawyers

Rachel Fortenberry is the founding attorney at Fortified Elder Law. Rachel specializes in protecting her clients' life savings from the nursing home and Medicaid. Rachel also helps clients ensure that they have their affairs in order to ease the burden on their families if they pass away unexpectedly.

43 years practice, Best Lawyers in America, Martindale Hubbell AV rated, Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers, U.S. News and World Report Tier 1 rated law firm. Missouri Bar, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. District Courts Western and Eastern, U.S. 8th and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeal.

Daniel Levy joined the Law Office of Richard S. Cornfeld, LLC, after three years with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, and two years in private practice. Daniel served as an Assistant Attorney General in both the Governmental Affairs and Litigation divisions. While with the Attorney General’s Office, Daniel served as lead counsel in dozens of cases, focusing on cases involving claims of employment discrimination.

Daniel has handled all aspects of litigation, including several jury trials. As defense counsel, Daniel first-chaired a jury trial resulting in a complete defense verdict in a case where the plaintiff alleged sexual harassment and retaliation and...

R. Emmett McAuliffe assists business clients with the protection and exploitation of their intellectual property portfolios, offering special services to the music, film, art, fashion and internet application/software design communities. Emmett has filed and prosecuted a large number of U.S. and international trademark and copyright applications and has represented IP-based businesses in matters involving asset protection, acquisition, work-for-hire, financing, production, distribution, licensing and litigation. Emmett is especially active in the fields of Arts & Entertainment and Evolving Media. In March, 2008 he received a three-year gubernatorial appointment to the Missouri Arts Council. In 2007, Emmett was awarded a Gold-record plaque by...

Are you dealing with employment law complications and in need of a trustworthy attorney? You may be clueless as to where you can even begin to search for the right attorney. You can breathe more easily now, because you have come to the right place! At Riggan Law Firm, you can receive the care and attention you need from an employment law attorney in St. Louis. The team here has dealt with discrimination and harassment cases and employment non-compete agreements. They have experience with severance agreements and negotiations, as well, and are equipped and qualified to take on your case...

Kevin Corlew understands business law in Kansas City. He has successfully represented companies of all sizes in business transactions and lawsuits. He also represents faith-based organizations to protect First Amendment religious liberties. In additions, Kevin advises on election and campaign law.

In addition to helping entrepreneurs, startups, and small-to-midsize companies in business and employment matters, Kevin helps them comply with regulations and interact with government entities. Kevin understands government. He served as a Regional Representative for the U.S. Department of Labor in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. He also served on the school board for a large public school...

The Kansas City Consumer’s Attorney
Bryce B. Bell founded Bell Law in 2010, after many years serving as General Counsel for a series of financial companies that offered mortgage, real estate, insurance and other financial services. During his time with these various business entities, he gained both a broad exposure and keen understanding about multiple aspects of Consumer Law, and saw a real need in the Kansas City market for an experienced attorney in addressing and resolving consumer protection cases.
Today, the firm is dedicated to the fair, equitable treatment of its clients and the resolution of their financial claims and/or...

AV® Preeminent™ rated, awarded to fewer than 5% of lawyers. Thirty-five years civil trial experience, helping employees who have suffered unlawful discrimination, personal injury plaintiffs, and business litigants. 1981 Graduate, Duke University School of Law.

Bradley D. McCormack was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. Brad went to Rockhurst University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2000. Afterward, he attended Saint Louis University for law school and obtained his law degree in 2003 before returning to Kansas City. Brad started out working in the public sector, first for Legal Aid of Western Missouri and then for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. He then worked for NovaStar Financial, Inc., practicing corporate law. Brad joined The Sader Law Firm in 2007, where he currently focuses his practice on bankruptcy, commercial real estate and commercial litigation. Brad has...

Rico Robinson leads Hale Robinson & Robinson, LLC's criminal litigation team, practicing all aspects of criminal defense. Rico was born and raised in the Kansas City area and has established a multitude of connections to the city and surrounding areas. Rico is dedicated to serving the community through exercising rights that are guaranteed by the courts and the Constitution. Rico understands that being accused of a criminal offense is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. If you are being investigated for a crime or have been charged with a crime, your first and most important move is...

Michael J. Watton is the senior partner at Watton Law Group. As a leading national consumer bankruptcy lawyer, he has guided thousands of clients through bankruptcy and debt consolidation, as well as successfully representing individuals in suits against mortgage servicers, payday lenders, and large financial companies. Mr. Watton is admitted to practice in the state courts of Wisconsin, Colorado, Missouri, Utah, Ohio, Florida, New York, Arkansas, Virginia, Arizona, and Kansas, as well as the federal courts in certain districts of those states and in the US 7th and 8th Circuit Courts of Appeals. Attorney Watton is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell,...

As a defense attorney serving clients in Missouri criminal courts for more than 35 years, it's possible I've helped nearly 100,000 people. There are days when I'm running among 4 or 5 clients in front of several different judges.

To read more about my experience check out the KANSAS CITY STAR articles below my summary.

My philosophy is to FIND THE BEST LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS for my clients facing a wide range of charges including:
? DUI/DWI
? Traffic Violations
? Drug Possession
? Domestic Violence
? Sex Crimes
? Disorderly Conduct
? Assault
? Theft
? Underage Driving
? Vehicle Accidents

My office is particularly skilled at helping clients who have suspended...

Attorney Steve Schanker is a qualified DUI defense lawyer in Kansas City, MO. He takes pride in his efforts to always try to be the dependable and available attorney that people need and want. Attorney Schanker is determined to always reach the best possible outcome for his clients. He provides high-quality DUI defense representation and has had ample success in countless cases. Steve Schanker does not only represent clients facing DUI charges in Missouri but in the state of Kansas as well. He dedicates his time and effort to each one of his clients in order to help them get...

Experienced attorney licensed in 1993. We offer a family friendly environment--kids are welcome. Our office cares about you and your family as we have family of our own. I am a mom of 4 kids so I understand your busy life. The staff here are friendly and take time to know you as a person and not just a client number. Some of our areas of practice offer incentives for you to move your case along quickly. Further, we offer a former client discount on your future legal needs once your case is completed....

John is a native of the Kansas City area, and graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. John obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Kansas State University, and often returns to Manhattan for football games in the Fall. John has a passion for human rights, and seeks to give voice to the voiceless, both in his community and the world abroad.

Charles J. Moore is originally from St. Peters, Missouri. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and California Western School of Law. Mr. Moore is admitted to practice law in Missouri and California, along with several federal courts, including the Eastern District of Missouri, the Southern and Central Districts of California and the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.

With over thirty-five years of experience in private practice I am dedicated to helping people in several areas of law. Estates and Probate From the simplest of wills to complex asset protection trusts, estate taxes can have a significant impact on the amount disbursed to beneficiaries. I regularly incorporate my extensive estate tax planning experience for clients with estates of all sizes. Worker's Compensation Successful representation for clients who are injured on the job, need to file workers compensation claims and need help to receive the workers compensation benefits to which they are entitled to receive. Business Law Experienced to help ensure...

Jaired is a Missouri native. He was born in St. Louis and raised in Kansas City. After law school, he first lived near Salem and then moved to Rolla, Missouri. He practices law out of two offices located in Houston, Mo., and Rolla Mo. Jaired graduated with honors from Regent University School of Law in 2008 where he served as executive editor of the Regent University Law Review. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2008. Prior to law school, Jaired built houses for a small construction company during summers and attended Missouri University of Science and Technology in...

John Burnett has been a practicing attorney in Kansas City since 1978. From 2002 to 2010 he also served as State Representative in the Missouri house. He is now in practice in Independence Missouri

Prior to opening my own law firm, I worked for one of St. Louis' largest firms. While there, I gained valuable experience in the numerous facets of civil law, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of matters. I also served as a prosecuting attorney for the City of St. Louis. As a former prosecutor, I understand the intricacies of criminal law and have the experience necessary to provide effective representation during every phase of your criminal case. Whether your troubles are civil or criminal in nature, I understand the negative impact these...

Brett Burmeister practices in civil litigation with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters. He also represents clients in business litigation, bankruptcy, and other practice areas. He is a licensed real estate broker and handles property transactions and disputes as well. At Burmeister Gilmore LLP, the law firm’s maxim is Clients Come First. It is a fundamental principle that Mr. Burmeister follows in every case. He is honored to help personal injury victims and wrongful death surviving family members recover and enjoys problem-solving with business clients.

From 2012 to 2017, Mr. Burmeister’s peers named him to the Super...

Mr. Leon Versfeld serves as the United States Managing Partner of the Global Immigration Law Firm of Versfeld & Hugo, LLC. He represents a variety of small and Fortune Companies both nationally and internationally on the hiring of Foreign National Workers, Executives and Specialized Workers; and advises them on Labor Certifications, and all issues relating to Immigration Employment Compliance and hiring practices including I-9. Mr. Versfeld also represents a variety of athletes, scientists and artists with extra ordinary ability in helping them get green cards to the United States. He serves as the immigration counsel to...

Jacob "Jake" Doleshal has 22 years of experience and has tried hundreds of cases. He is licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Jake has expertise in construction disputes, mechanic's liens, bond claims, construction defect claims, construction delay claims, work comp claims, employment litigation, and commercial litigation. Jake is the former Chair of the Commercial Litigation Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, was designated as one of the Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers (2018) and has been awarded the SuperLawyers designation many times (2019 to present). Feel free to contact Jake for a consultation...

4th generation attorney who enjoys establishing long-lasting relationships with clients through a pattern of providing recognized value.

Since 1975, Sally has worked in the legal offices of attorney Joel Case. In 1992 she became his partner and they have continued to provide legal services to the West St. Louis County and adjoining areas. Although they have a general law practice, their emphasis is in Family Law, which includes divorce, modifications, child custody, support, and paternity cases. They also write wills, trusts, powers of attorney and administer probate estates in St. Louis County and the surrounding counties.

Abhinav provides legal services dealing with all aspects of U.S. Immigration Law including business immigration, family immigration, asylum, removal defense and naturalization.

Joshua P. Myers is a founding partner of the personal injury law firm Schultz & Myers Personal Injury Lawyers. The firm assists personal injury victims throughout the St. Louis area. Attorney Myers is a Missouri native who attended Missouri State University for his undergraduate degree and the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis for his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Myers is one of the most respected attorneys in St. Louis. Thompson Reuters routinely names him a “Super Lawyer,” and he’s a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. St. Louis Magazine has named him one of the “Best Lawyers in Missouri” four...

Thomas A. Mickes has practiced law for more than 35 years and serves as a firm managing member and chairperson of Mickes Goldman O’Toole’s School Law practice group. As one of the leading education law attorneys in the United States, he represents more than 300 school districts, private schools, charter schools, colleges and universities in a variety of school-related legal matters. Tom is also lead counsel for Mickes Goldman O’Toole’s representation of a self-insured pool of 470 school districts in litigation of employment, civil rights and constitutional claims.Tom has been recognized by attorneys of Missouri and Kansas as the best...

The Law Office of Brian F. Reinhold, P.C. focuses on addressing the needs of the injured and the loss of those left behind by a wrongful death - whether that loss arises from an automobile accident, medical mistake, unsafe walkway or something else. Hopefully you will never need my firm's services but if you do, I am here to help. Injury victims need to learn their rights early. Being injured or suffering through the loss of a loved one's wrongful death is an emotionally taxing situation. Insurance companies will likely be pressing you for answers...

Sam Crosby is a graduate of the University of Missouri, School of Law. There he served on the Missouri Law Review for two (2) years, trained under the District 13 Public Defender, and received the honor of the Edward H. Hunvald Student Prize in Criminal Justice. After law school he worked for Michael C. Todt at the law firm of Todt, Cody & Fuchs, LLC, and was trained there in a “hands-on” approach to litigation and trial practice, with a focus in the area of Family Law. In July of 2020, Sam left the employ of Mr. Todt to start...