http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ks.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:04:31 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ks.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_ks.php Address : 707 Minnesota Avenue4th Floor ,, Phone : 913-371-3838, City : Kansas City The Best of the U. S. LLC is proud to announce that John David Jurcyk has been selected as one of the best lawyers in the United States. John David Jurcyk is one of 68,000 professional service providers chosen from over 2,000,000 actively practicing professionals in the United States to be listed on www.bestofus.com. Mr. Jurcyk represents employers and their insurance carriers in all areas of workers†compensation and general corporate defense. He strongly defends owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance plans. Mr. Jurcyk has been the lead defense counsel for many contractors in the Kansas City area. A shareholder with McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, Mr. Jurcyk is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He earned his juris doctorate degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, in 1984 and his bachelor of arts degree in political science from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1981. Mr. Jurcyk is admitted to practice law in Kansas, Missouri, the United States District Court of Kansas and the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. He is a member of the Kansas, Missouri and Johnson County Bar Associations. About Best of the U.S. LLC The Best of the U. S. LLC is an independent firm that reviews the credentials of practitioners in fourteen professions to determine the ‽Best of Class” in each. The selection process is based on identifying those professionals who have continued their education, provide leadership in their industry, and have been recognized by their peers, their industry and their community as the best. Over 68,000 doctors, lawyers, financial advisors, dentists, physical therapists, chiropractors, real estate agents and tax professionals are currently listed on www.bestofus.com. The Best of the U. S. LLC is proud to announce that John David Jurcyk has been selected as one of the best lawyers in the United States. John David Jurcyk is one of 68,000 professional service providers chosen from over 2,000,000 actively practicing professionals in the United States to be listed on www.bestofus.com. Mr. Jurcyk represents employers and their insurance carriers in all areas of workers†compensation and general corporate defense. He strongly defends owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance plans. Mr. Jurcyk has been the lead defense counsel for many contractors in the Kansas City area. A shareholder with McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, Mr. Jurcyk is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He earned his juris doctorate degree from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, in 1984 and his bachelor of arts degree in political science from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1981. Mr. Jurcyk is admitted to practice law in Kansas, Missouri, the United States District Court of Kansas and the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit. He is a member of the Kansas, Missouri and Johnson County Bar Associations. About Best of the U.S. LLC The Best of the U. S. LLC is an independent firm that reviews the credentials of practitioners in fourteen professions to determine the ‽Best of Class” in each. The selection process is based on identifying those professionals who have continued their education, provide leadership in their industry, and have been recognized by their peers, their industry and their community as the best. Over 68,000 doctors, lawyers, financial advisors, dentists, physical therapists, chiropractors, real estate agents and tax professionals are currently listed on www.bestofus.com. Over the course of his career, the late Jim Goheen was recognized and well-respected for his dedication to education. Renowned for his specialty in school law, his representation of the Kansas City, Kansas public school system in the desegregation process with the Justice Department spanned much of his career and earned him the respect and admiration of all involved. Representing the KCK school district, Goheen participated in the trial, the appeal to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and led the school district†s efforts with the Court and the Justice Department to chart a course to bring closure to the case. Jim was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in 1994. Shortly before his death, the late Honorable Earl E. O†Connor, ordered and conducted a status conference in Mr. Goheen†s hospital room where Jim stressed his view that the interests of the children of Kansas City, Kansas was of paramount importance. Both Judge O†Connor and the Justice Department counsel, who traveled from Washington, D.C., for the hearing expressed their admiration and respect for Jim as a scholar, lawyer and person. Mr. Goheen worked with many other school districts and educational institutions over his career. He will be honored on November 4, 2006, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College, where he will be inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame, along with Barbara Carswell, Patricia Gaunce, Dr. Debra Peppers, Clay ‽Bud” Roberts Jr., and the Sprint Foundation. Over the course of his career, the late Jim Goheen was recognized and well-respected for his dedication to education. Renowned for his specialty in school law, his representation of the Kansas City, Kansas public school system in the desegregation process with the Justice Department spanned much of his career and earned him the respect and admiration of all involved. Representing the KCK school district, Goheen participated in the trial, the appeal to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and led the school district†s efforts with the Court and the Justice Department to chart a course to bring closure to the case. Jim was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in 1994. Shortly before his death, the late Honorable Earl E. O†Connor, ordered and conducted a status conference in Mr. Goheen†s hospital room where Jim stressed his view that the interests of the children of Kansas City, Kansas was of paramount importance. Both Judge O†Connor and the Justice Department counsel, who traveled from Washington, D.C., for the hearing expressed their admiration and respect for Jim as a scholar, lawyer and person. Mr. Goheen worked with many other school districts and educational institutions over his career. He will be honored on November 4, 2006, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College, where he will be inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame, along with Barbara Carswell, Patricia Gaunce, Dr. Debra Peppers, Clay ‽Bud” Roberts Jr., and the Sprint Foundation. McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips is pleased to announce a branch office in Springfield, Missouri. The Springfield branch†s managing partner is Patricia Musick, a shareholder with MVP. Ms. Musick relocates her practice to Springfield from St. Louis, Missouri, litigating workers†compensation claims and civil defense matters. She works with many employers, implementing programs to limit workers†compensation and litigation claims. Ms. Musick has experience in many practice areas, including administrative law, business litigation, education law, insurance law, labor and employment law, litigation and trials, personal injury law and workers†compensation defense. She is a member of the Missouri, Illinois, Metropolitan St. Louis, Springfield Metropolitan and American Bar Associations. Robert Musick joins the firm in the Springfield office. His primary practice areas are workers' compensation defense and civil defense matters, such as personal injury and products liability. Mr. Musick handled hundreds of personal injury cases involving mass torts, such as asbestos-exposure and benzene-exposure, in the St. Louis metropolitan area, in both Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Missouri, Illinois, Metropolitan St. Louis and Springfield Metropolitan Bar Associations. McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips is pleased to announce a branch office in Springfield, Missouri. The Springfield branch†s managing partner is Patricia Musick, a shareholder with MVP. Ms. Musick relocates her practice to Springfield from St. Louis, Missouri, litigating workers†compensation claims and civil defense matters. She works with many employers, implementing programs to limit workers†compensation and litigation claims. Ms. Musick has experience in many practice areas, including administrative law, business litigation, education law, insurance law, labor and employment law, litigation and trials, personal injury law and workers†compensation defense. She is a member of the Missouri, Illinois, Metropolitan St. Louis, Springfield Metropolitan and American Bar Associations. Robert Musick joins the firm in the Springfield office. His primary practice areas are workers' compensation defense and civil defense matters, such as personal injury and products liability. Mr. Musick handled hundreds of personal injury cases involving mass torts, such as asbestos-exposure and benzene-exposure, in the St. Louis metropolitan area, in both Missouri and Illinois. He is a member of the Missouri, Illinois, Metropolitan St. Louis and Springfield Metropolitan Bar Associations. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1560 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1560&page=1 Address : 11000 King StreetP.O. Box 25625 ,, Phone : 913-469-4100, City : Overland Park http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1854 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1854&page=2 Address : 10111 West 87th StreetP.O. Box 12290 ,, Phone : 913-888-1000, City : Overland Park http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2456 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2456&page=3 Address : 6201 College BoulevardSuite 500, Phone : 913-451-8788, City : Overland Park This statement is offered by an international pre-election delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The delegation visited Ukraine from August 14 to August 20 to assess preparations for the September 30, 2007 Parliamentary elections. This delegation was composed of former Congressman and House Democratic Caucus Chair Martin Frost, elections consultant and former Deputy Director of the OSCE†s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Peter Eicher, former United Nations Assistant Secretary General Cedric Thornberry, and NDI Eurasia Deputy Director Katie Fox. The delegation†s purposes were to demonstrate the interest of the international community in the development of a democratic political process and democratic governance in Ukraine, and to present an accurate and impartial assessment of the political environment and its implications for democratic development. In late September, NDI will deploy a 30-person international observer delegation that will monitor the September 30 elections and the post-election period. NDI†s programs in Ukraine are funded by a grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development. The NDI pre-election delegation met with a diverse group of Ukrainian political and civic leaders, non-governmental organizations and domestic election groups, electoral authorities, government officials, and representatives of the media and the international community in Kyiv. The delegation conducted its activities in accordance with the laws of Ukraine and the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation. NDI does not seek to interfere in Ukraine†s election process, and recognizes that, ultimately, it will be the people of Ukraine who will determine the credibility of their elections and the country†s democratic development. This statement is offered by an international pre-election delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI). The delegation visited Ukraine from August 14 to August 20 to assess preparations for the September 30, 2007 Parliamentary elections. This delegation was composed of former Congressman and House Democratic Caucus Chair Martin Frost, elections consultant and former Deputy Director of the OSCE†s Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) Peter Eicher, former United Nations Assistant Secretary General Cedric Thornberry, and NDI Eurasia Deputy Director Katie Fox. The delegation†s purposes were to demonstrate the interest of the international community in the development of a democratic political process and democratic governance in Ukraine, and to present an accurate and impartial assessment of the political environment and its implications for democratic development. In late September, NDI will deploy a 30-person international observer delegation that will monitor the September 30 elections and the post-election period. NDI†s programs in Ukraine are funded by a grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development. The NDI pre-election delegation met with a diverse group of Ukrainian political and civic leaders, non-governmental organizations and domestic election groups, electoral authorities, government officials, and representatives of the media and the international community in Kyiv. The delegation conducted its activities in accordance with the laws of Ukraine and the Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation. NDI does not seek to interfere in Ukraine†s election process, and recognizes that, ultimately, it will be the people of Ukraine who will determine the credibility of their elections and the country†s democratic development. At Multilaw's recent Europe/Middle East/African Regional Conference, Polsinelli tax attorney Michael Cornett assumed leadership of its Taxation Group. At Multilaw's recent Europe/Middle East/African Regional Conference, Polsinelli tax attorney Michael Cornett assumed leadership of its Taxation Group. Polsinelli's Martin Frost is leading a pre-election monitoring delegation to Ukraine. The delegation, which includes former U.N. Assistant Secretary General Cedric Thornberry, will travel to Ukraine in August in advance of the parliamentary elections set for September. The delegation will monitor the pre-election activities to ensure they are free of pressure, intimidation and harrassment of voters. Polsinelli's Martin Frost is leading a pre-election monitoring delegation to Ukraine. The delegation, which includes former U.N. Assistant Secretary General Cedric Thornberry, will travel to Ukraine in August in advance of the parliamentary elections set for September. The delegation will monitor the pre-election activities to ensure they are free of pressure, intimidation and harrassment of voters. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1897 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1897&page=4 Address : 10851 Mastin BoulevardBuilding 82 , Suite 1000, Phone : 913-451-5100, City : Overland Park Joel Voran, CEO of Lathrop & Gage L.C. announced today that Michele Pittman Gellis has joined the Kansas City, Mo. office as an associate in the business litigation practice area. Pittman Gellis focuses her business litigation practice on a variety of cases involving general business disputes, general civil litigation, environmental litigation, bankruptcy, debt enforcement and collection, as well as insurance coverage disputes. Pittman Gellis received her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan College in 2000 and her juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2003. She received the Gardner W. Beckett Liberties Award in 2003, was a member of the Stetson Law Review and was a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society. Pittman Gellis was named the Julia Monroe Woodward Communication Scholar in 2000. She is a current member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers. Joel Voran, CEO of Lathrop & Gage L.C. announced today that Michele Pittman Gellis has joined the Kansas City, Mo. office as an associate in the business litigation practice area. Pittman Gellis focuses her business litigation practice on a variety of cases involving general business disputes, general civil litigation, environmental litigation, bankruptcy, debt enforcement and collection, as well as insurance coverage disputes. Pittman Gellis received her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan College in 2000 and her juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2003. She received the Gardner W. Beckett Liberties Award in 2003, was a member of the Stetson Law Review and was a member of the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society. Pittman Gellis was named the Julia Monroe Woodward Communication Scholar in 2000. She is a current member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers. Lathrop & Gage L.C. attorneys Richard N. Bien and Don F. Dagenais were named by their peers to the Kansas City Business Journal†s ‽Best of the Bar,” a list of the most admired and respected lawyers in the Kansas City area. Recipients were nominated by other lawyers throughout the metropolitan area. Once the votes were tallied, a panel of accomplished attorneys reviewed the list and made a final check of each honoree†s reputation and professional standing. The list was published in the Aug. 24 edition of the Kansas City Business Journal, along with a quote from each attorney. Bien is the chair of the firm†s litigation division, where his practice involves the defense of class action claims; life, health and disability insurance defense; ERISA; general business and financial litigation; insurance professional liability litigation; insurance coverage litigation and real estate litigation. He is a past recipient of the ‽Best of the Bar” award and was named to The Best Lawyers in America® in 2007. He also was listed in Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers in 2005 and 2006. Dagenais is a member in the firm†s real estate practice area. He focuses his practice on commercial real estate purchases, sales, mortgages, leases, management and land use projects for all aspects of commercial development. He is a past recipient of the ‽Best of the Bar” award, in addition to being named to The Best Lawyers in America in 2007 and a Chambers USA ‽Leading Lawyer” for three consecutive years. Lathrop & Gage L.C. attorneys Richard N. Bien and Don F. Dagenais were named by their peers to the Kansas City Business Journal†s ‽Best of the Bar,” a list of the most admired and respected lawyers in the Kansas City area. Recipients were nominated by other lawyers throughout the metropolitan area. Once the votes were tallied, a panel of accomplished attorneys reviewed the list and made a final check of each honoree†s reputation and professional standing. The list was published in the Aug. 24 edition of the Kansas City Business Journal, along with a quote from each attorney. Bien is the chair of the firm†s litigation division, where his practice involves the defense of class action claims; life, health and disability insurance defense; ERISA; general business and financial litigation; insurance professional liability litigation; insurance coverage litigation and real estate litigation. He is a past recipient of the ‽Best of the Bar” award and was named to The Best Lawyers in America® in 2007. He also was listed in Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers in 2005 and 2006. Dagenais is a member in the firm†s real estate practice area. He focuses his practice on commercial real estate purchases, sales, mortgages, leases, management and land use projects for all aspects of commercial development. He is a past recipient of the ‽Best of the Bar” award, in addition to being named to The Best Lawyers in America in 2007 and a Chambers USA ‽Leading Lawyer” for three consecutive years. Joel Voran, CEO of Lathrop & Gage L.C. announced today that Jehan Kamil has joined the Overland Park, Kan. office as an associate in the business disputes law group. Kamil†s practice focuses on business disputes in the business litigation division. She served as a research attorney for the Honorable Patrick D. McAnany, Kansas Court of Appeals for the last two years. Kamil received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2002 and her juris doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2005. She is a member of the Sam A. Crow American Inn of Court, the Women Attorney†s Association of Topeka and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Joel Voran, CEO of Lathrop & Gage L.C. announced today that Jehan Kamil has joined the Overland Park, Kan. office as an associate in the business disputes law group. Kamil†s practice focuses on business disputes in the business litigation division. She served as a research attorney for the Honorable Patrick D. McAnany, Kansas Court of Appeals for the last two years. Kamil received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2002 and her juris doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2005. She is a member of the Sam A. Crow American Inn of Court, the Women Attorney†s Association of Topeka and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1372 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1372&page=5 Address : 84 Corporate Woods10801 Mastin, Suite 1000, Phone : 913-451-6060, City : Overland Park SHB Partners Bill Allinder and Greg Fowler have co-authored an article with Lockheed counsel C. Douglas Goins titled ‽A Framework for Managing Mass Tort Litigation” in the September 2007 issue of DRI†s In-House Defense Quarterly. Describing six basic elements essential to promoting ‽ a consistent, coordinated, centralized, and cost-effective defense for a mass tort company defendant,” the authors recommend that companies first establish ‽an effective litigation management structure” by engaging national counsel with expertise in complex litigation and ‽extensive auxiliary resources, such as stable associations with top-notch counsel in numerous jurisdictions.” National and in-house counsel can then work together to (i) determine the important fact on which the litigation will turn, (ii) prepare a risk assessment, (iii) develop a corporate-litigation strategy, (iv) create a centralized information management and communication system, and (v) develop a litigation budget that reflects the strategic plan. ‽In mass tort litigation, a national counsel structure and national litigation strategy is more a necessity than a luxury,” the authors conclude. SHB Partners Bill Allinder and Greg Fowler have co-authored an article with Lockheed counsel C. Douglas Goins titled ‽A Framework for Managing Mass Tort Litigation” in the September 2007 issue of DRI†s In-House Defense Quarterly. Describing six basic elements essential to promoting ‽ a consistent, coordinated, centralized, and cost-effective defense for a mass tort company defendant,” the authors recommend that companies first establish ‽an effective litigation management structure” by engaging national counsel with expertise in complex litigation and ‽extensive auxiliary resources, such as stable associations with top-notch counsel in numerous jurisdictions.” National and in-house counsel can then work together to (i) determine the important fact on which the litigation will turn, (ii) prepare a risk assessment, (iii) develop a corporate-litigation strategy, (iv) create a centralized information management and communication system, and (v) develop a litigation budget that reflects the strategic plan. ‽In mass tort litigation, a national counsel structure and national litigation strategy is more a necessity than a luxury,” the authors conclude. SHB Partner Greg Fowler, Partner Sam Sebree and Associate Marc Shelley have co-authored an article titled ‽Seeking Discovery in U.S. Courts to Aid in Foreign Proceedings” in the September 6, 2007, issue of DRI Europe eNews. Greg, Sam and Marc address recent developments concerning the statute named ‽Assistance to Foreign and International Tribunals and to Litigants Before Such Tribunals,” 28 U.S.C. §1782 (2006), which ‽codifies principles of comity to enable a U.S. district court, under certain circumstances that appear necessary and just, to grant the request of a party seeking the production of evidence for use in a foreign tribunal.” In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that broadened the statute†s interpretation, they discuss changes in how the measure is invoked and the opportunities and defenses available to practitioners. The article includes specific strategies for responding to discovery requests under Section 1782(a) and advises those opposing production to, among other things, ‽argue that the measure seeks to circumvent the foreign proof-gathering restrictions or policies of the foreign court.” In addition, the authors note that the increased use of the statute intersects two current litigation trends, that is, the growing global demand for greater consumer protection and its effect on document-retention obligations. SHB Partner Greg Fowler, Partner Sam Sebree and Associate Marc Shelley have co-authored an article titled ‽Seeking Discovery in U.S. Courts to Aid in Foreign Proceedings” in the September 6, 2007, issue of DRI Europe eNews. Greg, Sam and Marc address recent developments concerning the statute named ‽Assistance to Foreign and International Tribunals and to Litigants Before Such Tribunals,” 28 U.S.C. §1782 (2006), which ‽codifies principles of comity to enable a U.S. district court, under certain circumstances that appear necessary and just, to grant the request of a party seeking the production of evidence for use in a foreign tribunal.” In light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that broadened the statute†s interpretation, they discuss changes in how the measure is invoked and the opportunities and defenses available to practitioners. The article includes specific strategies for responding to discovery requests under Section 1782(a) and advises those opposing production to, among other things, ‽argue that the measure seeks to circumvent the foreign proof-gathering restrictions or policies of the foreign court.” In addition, the authors note that the increased use of the statute intersects two current litigation trends, that is, the growing global demand for greater consumer protection and its effect on document-retention obligations. Of Counsel Bryan Pratt has been selected by his colleagues in the Missouri House of Representatives to serve as the next speaker pro tem. This is the second ranking position behind the House speaker and has been a stepping stone to that position. While representatives in the speaker pro tem spot have historically been relegated to presiding over the House in the speaker's absence, the last legislator to hold the seat played a major role in handling some of the legislature's highest profile bills in recent months. Bryan, a 1999 law graduate of the University of Missouri -- Columbia, is recognized for his procedural savvy and dedication . He has served in the House since 2002 and previously chaired the House Judiciary Committee. Of Counsel Bryan Pratt has been selected by his colleagues in the Missouri House of Representatives to serve as the next speaker pro tem. This is the second ranking position behind the House speaker and has been a stepping stone to that position. While representatives in the speaker pro tem spot have historically been relegated to presiding over the House in the speaker's absence, the last legislator to hold the seat played a major role in handling some of the legislature's highest profile bills in recent months. Bryan, a 1999 law graduate of the University of Missouri -- Columbia, is recognized for his procedural savvy and dedication . He has served in the House since 2002 and previously chaired the House Judiciary Committee. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2182 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2182&page=6 Address : P.O. Box 1449, Phone : 620-231-1290, City : Pittsburg http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2240 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2240&page=7 Address : 301 North Main StreetSuite 1900 ,, Phone : 316-267-7361, City : Wichita http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=767 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=767&page=8 Address : 301 North Main StreetSuite 1600 ,, Phone : 316-267-0331, City : Wichita http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1294 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1294&page=9 Address : Suite 2000 Epic Center301 North Main Street, Phone : 316-267-2000, City : Wichita http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1087 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1087&page=10 Address : 100 North Broadway StreetSuite 500 ,, Phone : 316-265-9311, City : Wichita http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1537 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1537&page=11 Address : 300 North Mead StreetSuite 200 ,, Phone : 316-262-2671, City : Wichita http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1706 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1706&page=12