Linn County Lawyers

Firm Founder: Henry C. Service ~ What is now the law firm of The Service Law Offices of Kansas City, LLC began in 2009 when Henry C. Service, who attended both Ohio Northern University School of Law and Brooklyn Law School, hung his shingle, outside a small office, in the historic Lincoln Building, in the historic jazz district, on the corner of 18th and Vine. From this rented office, Henry, began his distinguished careers in law.

In the years that followed, this small, unassuming law firm earned a distinctive reputation for leadership and commitment to public service. Henry C. Service...

Experience is the best teacher and I have been practicing since 1981. I have been a municipal prosecutor in several cities in Jackson County and now serve as Judge in several of those jurisdictions. Previously I was a State Trooper in Missouri and taught the police academy for many years. Initially, my practice concentrated on medical malpractice and modernly I concentrate on Traffic and Criminal, Estate Planning, Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury. Nine times out of ten you don’t need an attorney but most assuredly you must have an attorney for criminal and traffic cases or whenever help...

Todd Griffee has been in law practice since 1984. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, business law, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and small business issues as well as Criminal Law and Personal Injury. He is past President of the St. Joseph Bar Association and member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He has also worked as a Senior Attorney for the Resolution Trust Corporation and Staff attorney for the FDIC in the early 1990's before leaving to go into private practice.

Bio Jerry is licensed in the state of Missouri and primarily focuses on family law matters in litigation and mediation. As a current attorney and former police officer with the City of North Kansas City, his training and experience help him to empathize with people who are going through an emotional and difficult time in their lives. Jerry was born in Oklahoma but moved to Kansas City during high school, where he was active in both the wrestling and football programs. After graduation, Jerry enlisted in the Army Reserve and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Jerry graduated from Washburn University School...

"Noland Law Firm, LLC, based in Liberty, Missouri, proudly serves the entire Kansas City area with nearly 45 years of combined expertise. Specializing in personal injury cases, such as car accidents, trucking cases, slip and fall, nursing home abuse/neglect, and daycare abuse/neglect, our firm distinguishes itself through a legacy of success and personalized service. Led by founding attorney Douglass F. Noland, certified in civil trial advocacy with over 40 years of experience, our team prioritizes individualized attention over a one-size-fits-all approach. Douglass Noland's outstanding trial record and professional recognitions, including AV Preeminent peer review rating and membership in elite legal forums,...

I am a lifelong resident of Kansas City. I attended Rockhurst High School, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where I served as Literary Editor of the Law Review. Upon my graduation from law school, I spent one year as a judicial law clerk in Jackson County, Missouri and then spent several years at a prominent Kansas City litigation firm. In 2011, I realized a lifelong dream and founded the Porto Law Firm. I am also an adjunct professor at a local community college where I teach tort and...

Bill Quatman is a licensed Architect as well as an Attorney, with over 40 years of experience. He is an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer (highest rating) by Martindale Hubble, who was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), and the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA). He is an approved arbitrator by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and a mediator through the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (WDMo).