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About

I am a Kansas, Missouri, and Texas-licensed lawyer with 17 years of experience as a commercial litigator in medium-to-large law firms, litigating cases on behalf of clients in state and federal courts all over the country and in a vast array of subject areas, including financial services litigation, insurance coverage, construction law, FDCPA litigation, False Claims Act, finance, class actions, appellate practice, transportation law, employment, consumer protection, and general contract disputes. 

When I chose to start my own practice, I took not only the experience I gained but the values instilled by great lawyers and trusted colleagues -- a commitment to excellence, superior client representation, collegiality, ethical practice, and long-term decision-making.   I apply all of these to every project and matter I work on, whether on behalf of another lawyer or firm, or direct client representation.

Prior Experience

 

     Lewis Rice LLC - Kansas City, Missouri

          February 2017 - August 2021

               Member

          April 2010 - January 2017

               Litigation Associate

     Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP - Dallas, Texas

           October 2004 - February 2010

               Litigation Associate

 

 

Education

 

     Georgetown University Law Center - Washington, D.C.

          Juris Doctor, cum laude, May 2004

               Georgetown Law Journal - Executive Notes & Comments Editor (Vol. 92)

     University of Oklahoma - Norman, Oklahoma

          Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Philosophy, May 2001

 

     Redlands Community College - El Reno, Oklahoma

           Associate of Arts, May 1999

Admissions

Represented clients in a wide array of subject areas in state and federal courts, at the trial and appellate level, and in arbitration. Handled and/or assisted in cases from the most complex to smaller, discreet disputes, though primarily engaged in more complex, multi-party matters.  Intimately involved in every facet of litigation, including strategic planning, brief-writing, written discovery, deposition discovery, expert discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, trial, and appeal.

Represented and advised clients in both state and federal court, primarily in the areas of securities litigation, accountant/auditor liability, insurance coverage litigation, contract disputes, and general commercial litigation. Drafted motions and briefs at both the trial court and appellate levels, argued motions, took and defended depositions, negotiated and drafted settlement and other agreements, tried a case to jury verdict, second-chaired bankruptcy confirmation hearing, and managed large, complex cases.















Admitted to practice before all Kansas, Missouri, and Texas state courts, and the United States District Courts for the District of Kansas, the Western District of Missouri, and the Eastern District of Missouri.

Get in Touch

913-358-5800

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