Chase Derusseau
Associate
Areas of Practice:
- Business
- Business Litigation
- Corporate Formation
- Litigation
- Personal Injury Defense
- Real Estate
Licensed In:
- Kansas
- Missouri
Chase Derusseau
Associate
Chase joined the firm as an associate attorney in 2026. His practice focuses on civil litigation and business law, where he brings a rare combination of legal training and real-world business experience to every matter he handles.
Chase is a committed advocate in the courtroom, approaching civil litigation with a competitive drive and a focus on achieving the best possible results for his clients. He is equally at home advising on complex business matters, drawing on over five years of professional experience in business and commercial transactions before pursuing his J.D. at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. With a foundation in business finance and firsthand knowledge of how deals are structured and disputes arise, Chase understands not just the legal landscape, but the business realities his clients face every day.
Whether fighting for a client in litigation or navigating a complex business matter, Chase is committed to practical problem-solving and delivering results.
Education
Kansas State University, School of Business, B.S. in Finance
University of Missouri – Kansas City, School of Law, J.D.

Contact Chase
- Overland Park, KS Office
- 913.752.5524
- cderusseau@wallacesaunders.com
Get to know Chase
Law runs in Chase’s the family, he is a descendant of Salmon P. Chase, appointed by President Lincoln as the 6th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Competitive
- Analytical
- Personable
- Competitive
- Analytical
- Personable
Professional Practice
- Associate Attorney, Wallace Saunders, 2026 – Present
- Law Clerk, Avek IP, 2025 – 2026
- Law Clerk, Cooling & Herbers, P.C., 2024
Professional Licensure
- Kansas
Professional Accomplishments
- University of Missouri – Kansas City Law Review, Member
Civic Activities
- Johnson County Bar Association
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association