Michael R. Kauphusman
Partner
Areas of Practice:
- Workers' Compensation
Licensed In:
- Kansas
- Missouri
Michael R. Kauphusman
Partner
Mike Kauphusman is about as strategic and methodical as they come. With a deep well of knowledge and more than two decades of experience, he is in the prime of his legal career. As a partner in the Workers’ Compensation Practice Group, Mike is seasoned in defending employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators, in both Kansas and Missouri.
Education
The University of Kansas School of Law, J.D.
Baylor University, B.A., Political Science Major, Environmental Studies and History Minor
Contact Michael
- Overland Park, KS Office
- 913.752.5500
- mkauphusman@wallacesaunders.com
Get to know Michael
Mike is known for being efficient with his time. He has to be. In addition to his busy legal career, he’s the father of five children. Needless to say, Mike could teach a course in work/life balance. He enjoys his children’s activities including baseball, basketball, gymnastics and dance.
- Proficient
- Timely
- Relatable
- Proficient
- Timely
- Relatable
Professional Practice
- Partner, Wallace Saunders, 2007 – Present
- Associate, Wallace Saunders, 2000 – 2007
Professional Licensure
- Trial and appellate courts of Kansas and Missouri
- U.S. District Court of Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Professional Accomplishments
- Awarded the “Rising Stars” designation for Kansas and Missouri by Super Lawyers®, 2008-2009
Civic Activities
- The Missouri Bar
- Kansas Bar Association
- Johnson County Bar Association
- Member, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas
- Supporter, Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter