Ranking tables
USA Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds Litigation: General Commercial
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Band 2
- Lathrop GPM 12 Years Ranked
- Polsinelli PC 12 Years Ranked
- Berkowitz Oliver LLP
- Stinson LLP
Band 3
- Dentons 12 Years Ranked
- Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice LLC
Senior Statespeople
- John Cowden
- Spencer J. Brown
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Douglas Dalgleish
- James Griffin
Band 2
- Russell S Jones Jr Polsinelli PC11 Years Ranked
- Craig S O'Dear
- Robert A Henderson
- Robert M. Thompson
- William Perry Brandt
Band 3
- J A (Jay) Felton Lathrop GPM8 Years Ranked
- Joseph Rebein Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP19 Years Ranked
- Robert J Hoffman
- Thomas P Schult
Band 4
- David R Frye Lathrop GPM2 Years Ranked
- Mara Cohara Lathrop GPM2 Years Ranked
- Thomas G Kokoruda Polsinelli PC20 Years Ranked
- Todd W Ruskamp Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP15 Years Ranked
- Charles Hatfield
- James Scott Kreamer
- Kirk May
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedRemains at the forefront of the litigation space in Kansas City. Particularly well regarded for its impressive track record defending clients in high-profile product liability matters. Frequently called upon to assist clients with complex investigations. Maintains its list of prominent clients in the tobacco, pharmaceutical, transport, technology and food and drink industries. Noted capacity to handle consumer class actions, as well as catastrophic injury and fatality cases.
Band 2
2 Lathrop GPMLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedWell-established firm offering a full suite of litigation services. Represents clients on a broad array of matters, from personal injury and wrongful death claims to investigations and class actions relating to product liability and environmental tort. Also has a strong record representing clients in the healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing and financial services industries.2 Polsinelli PCLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedStrong team in Kansas City which boasts a deep bench and full-service capabilities. Significant experience in appellate trials, class actions and antitrust matters. Continues to be active across a range of industries including healthcare, banking, telecommunications and real estate. Particularly adept at handling IP mandates and disputes regarding contract breaches.
Band 3
3 DentonsLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedThis skilled team draws on its global resources to handle a broad array of litigation. Active offices in Kansas City and St. Louis frequently assist with white-collar crime and federal investigations. Has experience in class actions, product liability and safety disputes, as well as personal injury claims. Also assists clients with risk mitigation and employment-related advice. Frequently active advising on construction and property-related disputes.