Independence Lawyers

Tom Davis (Thomas R. Davis) is a personal injury attorney at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm, helping accident and injury victims recover compensation and been named in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 every year since 2012. As a trial lawyer, Tom has helped secure many notable verdicts, including multiple personal injury cases that have reached a $500,000+ verdict. Tom is licensed to practice in Kansas and Missouri.

James Roswold has been in practice since 1990. James is a graduate of University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis, MN, graduating magna cum laude, and University of Iowa Law School in Iowa City, IA, receiving his law degree and graduating with distinction, and he is admitted to practice law in both State and Federal Courts in Missouri and Kansas. James started his legal career working for a defense litigation firm, where he litigated personal injury, insurance, FELA, and asbestos cases. After gaining valuable insight into "the other side's" preparation for a civil case, James...

Mark Johnson (Mark C. Johnson) is a personal injury lawyer at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Mark has represented accident and injury victims in a variety of claims, and has successfully negotiated many 6-figure settlements for clients who suffered severe and long-lasting injuries. Mark is licensed to practice in Missouri, Illinois, and Louisiana.

Casey Meek defends individuals facing municipal, state, and federal criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri. He represents clients in felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug and alcohol offenses, DUIs, property crimes, violent crimes, probation crimes, and expungements. His practice extends throughout the Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City metro areas.

Edward K. Fehlig, Jr. has extensive experience in criminal law and a broad range of legal issues. He is licensed to practice law in Texas (2001) and in Missouri (2002). He is fluent in Spanish and French; having lived in Spain, France and Mexico. He has worked in St. Louis, New York City and Cape Girardeau. He also taught a legal course at a university in El Salvador. He attended St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he graduated at the top ten percent of his class, wrote for the school's law...

J. Lindsey Ikram co-founded Wood Ikram Law Firm with her father, Randell K. Wood, in 2020. Lindsey Ikram brings a diverse background and broad experience to Wood Ikram Law Firm. She received her bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2015. She has since assisted on multi-jurisdictional trade projects and complex financial transactions. Lindsay enjoys helping clients in a variety of ways, from realizing new business opportunities to righting an economic or personal injury. She applies this experience to her trial advocacy in...

Michael A. Langella joined Bradley Law Personal Injury Lawyers and focuses his practice on personal injury. His dedication to accident victims coupled with his knowledge of defense practices has led to hundreds of settlements. Before joining Bradley Law Personal Injury Lawyer, Michael spent over two years with another law firm and obtained $1,000,000 in attorneys’ fees that he worked to settle. That means more than 100 cases per year. And before becoming an injury attorney, Michael spent his first four years of practice representing insurance companies and corporations. He has extensive experience in accident cases, product liability, premises liability, and wrongful...

Thomas Dickerson is a founding partner of Dickerson Oxton, LLC, a full service personal injury firm handling serious injury cases. Thomas practices in State and Federal Courts across Kansas and Missouri and is a member of the Kansas State Bar and the Missouri State Bar.

As a personal injury attorney and one of the founders of Fowler Pickert Eisenmenger Norfleet in Kansas City, I promise to stand by your side and provide you with the advice and guidance you deserve so that insurance companies and hospitals realize that you have someone on your side and are not alone.

Rich Zalasky (Richard J. Zalasky) is a personal injury attorney and trial lawyer at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. With over 35 years of experience, Rich has a long history of success that includes hundreds favorable personal injury verdicts and settlements. Since joining Brown & Crouppen in 2010, Rich Zalasky has represented accident and injury victims in a variety of claims including auto accidents, truck accidents, product liability, construction accidents, premises liability, brain injury, and wrongful death.

I am a personal injury attorney at Kanner & Pintaluga. My focus is on representing individuals who have been injured in auto accidents and slip & falls throughout Missouri. Before joining Kanner & Pintaluga, I practiced insurance defense. I earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Kentucky. Subsequently, I completed my J.D. at St. Louis University School of Law in 2021.

In his appellate practice, Anthony Bonuchi handles appeals for trial lawyers and their clients across all practice areas. He is often called on to provide appellate-related services before and during trial, including serving as embedded appellate counsel at trial. Bonuchi also maintains an active general litigation practice. His cases usually involve business or contract disputes, fiduciary and professional liability, personal injury, employment, and class and mass actions.

Shelley L. Bishop

Admitted: Missouri – June, 2001; Texas – November 1996

Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1996

College: University of Colorado, B.A. Psychology; 1990

Member: Clay County Bar Association; Missouri Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Kearney Rotary Club

Military Service: United States Air Force, 1979-1982

Born: Nürnberg, Germany – 1960

At the Law Office of Shelley L. Bishop, we listen carefully to our clients to determine their unique circumstances and are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the often difficult and emotionally draining periods created by divorce; child custody disputes; domestic violence; child support disputes; guardianships and/or conservatorships.

Since relocating...

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...

SEAN T. BRADLEY is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is admitted to the Kansas Bar, the Missouri Bar, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits. He has served two terms as Chair of the Patent, Trademark and Copyright Committee of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Mr. Bradley’s practice includes patent and trademark searches, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, both in the US and internationally, and preparing and prosecuting trademark and copyright applications for registration. Additional services include preparing confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements, assignments, and license agreements,...

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....

Jessica Forgione Speckman is an attorney in the Lees Summit area who is knowledgeable and experienced in the area of family law. She is dedicated to serving her client’s needs by spending the time to get to know her clients and their concerns. As an attorney, communication and the ability to understand a client’s needs are important tools in assessing legal options and advocating for real life solutions. In addition, Jessica believes in being accessible to her clients; giving them the added piece of mind they need during their case.

Jessica is licensed in the state of Missouri and has...

Joshua practices in the area of general litigation. As a former collegiate athlete, he offers a unique skill set that allows him to provide his clients with high-quality, cost-effective representation. First, Joshua uses the perseverance and drive he learned on the field to fight relentlessly for every inch of ground on his clients’ behalf. He is an aggressive advocate, committed to zealously protecting his clients’ rights and interests. Second, Joshua understands the value of tireless preparation and attention to detail, which are just as crucial to success in the practice of law as they are in sports. He goes the...

My practice is primarily focused on commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense and compliance matters. I help businesses and individuals navigate their way through high-stakes litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. My clients often come to me at difficult times. I understand the stress and anxiety they face and take their trust very seriously, working diligently to find unique solutions to their individual problems. I have a wide range of experience in both state and federal courts. This includes matters involving complex business litigation, criminal defense and compliance issues, constitutional challenges, civil rights litigation, and employment cases.

My firm is located in historic Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. I enjoy representing individuals and businesses with a variety of legal matters.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Mandee Rowen Pingel is a trial attorney and partner in the Kansas City family law firm of Pingel Family Law. Ms. Pingel is proud to serve families and clients in both, Missouri and Kansas. Her practice focuses exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law, including high conflict divorce, post-divorce modification, paternity, adoption, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, juvenile abuse and neglect, guardianship and conservatorship, and grandparents’ rights. Ms. Pingel is often referred cases from other lawyers, medical providers, therapists or other professionals where there are unusual of complicated issues for the needs of the children...

David Breon is the founder and lead attorney of Semita Legalis. He focuses his practice on family law and immigration matters. Though he’s based in western Missouri, he offers virtual legal services to clients across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois, and immigration services across the United States and the world. David took a circuitous path to the law. Born and raised in western Missouri, he took great interest in the study of the Spanish language in high school and lived in Spain during his senior year of high school and college. To help fund his academic career, he joined the U.S. Army,...

Steve Brookreson is a trial attorney and founder of Apex Injury Attorneys in Kansas City. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney, he has tried high-stakes cases in federal court and now represents clients as a Kansas City personal injury lawyer in car accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, premises liability, and wrongful death cases. He also selectively handles False Claims Act cases, which involve whistleblowers exposing fraud against the government, as well as legal malpractice claims. Known for meticulous preparation and clear communication, Steve brings the same tenacity he used in federal court to fight for injury victims and their families—ensuring his...

Practice Areas Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships Mergers and acquisitions Trusts, estates and probate Estate planning Taxation, tax planning and tax controversies Real estate Agriculture Contracts Bar Admissions Missouri, 1984 Kansas, 1985 Tax Court U.S. District Court District of Kansas Western District of Missouri Education University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School (J.D. 1984) University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S.B.A. Accounting) Professional Affiliations The Missouri Bar Kansas Bar Association Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association American Bar Association Missouri Society...

Criminal defense attorney handling cases ranging from assault, stealing, possession and sales of drugs, drug paraphernalia, property damage, dui, driving while suspended, speeding tickets, accident tickets including careless and imprudent driving, red light violations, stop sign violations, eluding the police, driving without insurance.

Licensed to practice law in Missouri since 1990
Member of the Clay County Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Assocation
Super Lawyer 2018, 2019

Samantha Sicola is a civil litigation attorney with experience in state and federal cases, specializing in areas like insurance defense, employment law, and personal injury. She manages cases from start to finish, ensuring solutions that align with her clients' needs. Samantha earned her law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law, where she received a Pro Bono Award for her extensive volunteer work. Before joining Dysart Taylor, she worked at a national personal injury law firm, focusing on plaintiffs' mass tort cases and representing Spanish-speaking clients. Samantha is licensed to practice in Missouri and Oklahoma.