Ryan L. Carpenter
Of Counsel

Areas of Practice:
- Litigation
Licensed In:
- Kansas
- Missouri
Ryan L. Carpenter
Of Counsel
Ryan has 23 years of municipal and the litigation practice, primarily in the area of local government. He has handled matters in the state court of Kansas from administrative law level to the Kansas Supreme Court. His practice focuses on the defense of personal injury claims, property valuation matters, and municipal law.
Ryan works with individuals, corporations, and insurers, and municipalities through all phases of the legal process, from pre suit investigation through completion of the process. Given his background, he also works with municipalities on tax and public finance matters. His practice covers both Kansas and Missouri state, appellate, and federal courts.
Education
Baker University, Bachelor of Science in Economics
University of Kansas Law School, J.D.

Contact Ryan
- Overland Park, KS Office
- 913.752.5537
- rcarpenter@wallacesaunders.com
Get to know Ryan
In his downtime, Ryan enjoys his hobbies of mountain biking, gravel cycling, and tennis.
- Trustworthy
- Diligent
- Positive
- Trustworthy
- Diligent
- Positive
Professional Practice
- Of Counsel, Wallace Saunders, 2025 – Present
- Assistant County Counselor, Johnson County, KS Government, 2018 – 2024
- Assistant Counsel, Unified Government of Wyandotte County, 2009 – 2018
- Assistant City Attorney, City of Lenexa, 2006 – 2008
Professional Licensure
- Kansas
- Missouri
Professional Accomplishments
- Prevailed in a multi-million-dollar case at Kansas Supreme Court, changing the methodology of big box property valuation in the state of Kansas.
- Defending clients in matters as diverse as injury claims arising under the Kansas Tort Claims Act to Quiet Title Actions.
- Litigated property valuation cases from the Kansas Board of Tax Appeals to the Kansas Supreme Court.
- Advised client on tax issues associated with development, public finance, and property valuation. Tried numerous bench trials. Represented clients at all appellate levels in Kansas.
Civic Activities
- Johnson County Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association