Brian G. Boos

Brian Boos

In 2018, Brian Boos celebrated his 30th anniversary practicing law. He is identified in numerous publications as a top lawyer in the field of civil defense litigation.

Brian has tried over 50 jury trials and either argued the cause or been on the brief in over 100 reported cases. In addition to this work, Brian has published dozens of CLE papers and given presentations to lawyer groups and industry professionals in each of the last 10 years.

Over his career, Brian has also been an active member of various service organizations, including the Kansas Lawyer’s Assistance Program, the KBA’s Commission on Professionalism in the Bar, and Vice-Chair of Diversity for the IADC’s Professional Liability Committee.

Practice Groups

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.

Personal

Life can throw you a few curveballs. Brian has seen it, and always responds with his favorite quote: “If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.” Thanks, Yogi Berra.

Organized • Detailed • Persuasive

Education

Washburn University School of Law
Missouri Western State University

Professional Practice

2009-present: Wallace Saunders

2013-present: Partner

Began legal career with a small firm where he gained immediate experience trying cases and handling appeals.
Later provided risk management counsel for one of the world’s leading reinsurers and belonged to the trial team of a multinational product liability law firm

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
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
U.S. Court of Appeals for Eighth and Tenth Circuits

Professional Accomplishments

American Board of Trial Advocates
America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®
International Association of Defense Counsel
Member—CLM, attended the Litigation Management Institute
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

Civic Activities

“Pillars of Professionalism Committee,” Kansas Bar Association
Kansas High School Mock Trial Program

News + Events + Alerts

Preston and Confer join Firm.

Michael Preston and Christopher Confer—lawyers with deep experience in the law of transportation and trucking—have become of Counsel to Wallace Saunders. Says managing partner, Kevin Weakley: “Mike and Chris are immensely talented lawyers, who already have a track record of success for clients and will further expand the firm’s strength across the Midwest.”

Beyond representing railroads and commercial motor carriers, Preston and Confer will also handle other hefty civil litigation, including the defense of matters involving professional liability and product liability among other things.

“When you get to know Mike and Chris like we do, you’ll be glad they are Partners with you,” added Weakley.

Wallace Saunders Ranked for Ability, Professionalism, and Integrity.

For over fifty-five years, Wallace Saunders has provided superior legal services to its clients across the Midwest. Yet, our core philosophy —“Partners with you,” hasn’t changed. Today, Wallace Saunders is proud to say that it is regionally ranked in 6 practice areas by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms, and with this elite designation comes a renewed commitment to be the diverse and inclusive law firm that our clients can count on for years to come. We offer a no-nonsense approach to handling business transactions, civil litigation, and worker’s compensation defense to our corporate, insurance and individual clients. We build client relationships that reflect our Midwest values, and our collaborative, respectful approach attracts and retains the kind of legal talent you want to have on your side. From the boardroom to the courtroom, we leverage our deep industry knowledge and experience to help identify the issues up front, in order to secure the best possible outcome.

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