Alan R. Pfaff

Alan R. Pfaff

Alan is a very experienced insurance coverage and trial lawyer. His litigation experience includes automobile liability, first-party insurance, products liability, construction, and premises liability. He has tried dozens of jury trials in Kansas state and federal courts. He has extensive experience providing insurance coverage counsel to insurance carriers and insureds on a wide range of personal and commercial insurance policies and extra-contractual “bad faith” issues. He has also provided training to insurance professionals on the handling of first-party and third- party claims.

Practice Groups

Construction and Design

The world of construction is comprehensive, collaborative and highly detailed. The same can be said of our approach to construction law. Legal regulations, city and state codes, federal guidelines, environmental issues – there’s a litany of laws and parameters that seems never-ending.

Insurance

Insurance issues can escalate from simple to complex quickly, and you need attorneys able to handle it all. With Wallace Saunders, you can rest assured the attorneys in our Insurance Practice Group have a command of insurance law and litigation. In fact, the firm was founded more than 50 years ago with insurance at the core of our practice.

Litigation

Founded as a litigation firm in 1963, our attorneys carry on our tradition of substantial deposition and courtroom experience, with hands-on training that begins early in every attorney’s career. The litigation department is the largest practice area at Wallace Saunders, with more than half of our attorneys working under the Litigation Practice Area umbrella.

Product Liability

Understanding the nuances of Product Liability law and the significant exposure for clients involved in product litigation is a service not every firm can offer. Our experience representing manufacturers, distributors and retailers gives you the advantage of leveraging strategic planning with trial skills in this complex and dynamic area of law.

Personal

Alan loves spending time at his Wichita home with his wife, son, and two dogs. An avid dog lover, he is known to pester his family for a new puppy every holiday season. He enjoys travel, history and golf. He also enjoys reading with particular interests in religion and historical biography.

Trustworthy • Fair • Knowledgeable

Education

1986 - University of Kansas, J.D.
1983 - Emporia State University, B.S. with honors

Professional Practice

2022 - present: Of Counsel, Wallace Saunders
2003 - 2022: Member, Withers, Gough, Pike & Pfaff LLC
2002 - 2003: Of Counsel, Husch & Eppenberger LLC
2000 - 2002: Of Counsel, Powell, Brewer & Reddick
1986 - 2000: Associate/Partner, Kahrs, Nelson, Fanning, Hite & Kellogg

Professional Licensure

State and Federal courts of Kansas.

Professional Accomplishments

Alan has provided continuing education to insurance professionals and lawyers in the areas of insurance coverage, claims handling and evidence preservation. He has tried jury trials throughout Kansas, including in Olathe, El Dorado, Wichita, Medicine Lodge, St. John, Larned and Cimarron.

Civic Activities

Alan has long been very active in church life with teaching and leadership roles.

News + Events + Alerts

Attorneys Chris Confer and Stephanie Blaylock return to present at AAR “Claims School”

The American Association of Railroads (“AAR”) recently held its annual “Claims School” – a training and education opportunity the AAR provides to claims representatives of various railroads. Last year, Mr. Confer and Ms. Blaylock presented at the Claims School, and because that presentation was so successful, the AAR invited Mr. Confer and Ms. Blaylock to give this presentation again to a new group of attendees.

Greg Bentz makes presentation at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.

Greg Bentz made a presentation at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on April 23rd, 2023. The presentation was jointly made by Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, The President and CEO of the Joint Commission, and Mr. Bentz. The topic was “Revitalize Your Board’s Focus on Quality and Patient Safety.”