Michael L. Brown

Mike Brown is a rare breed of attorney. He is the firm’s main contact with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Services, which keeps him busy when he attends national conferences. Mike provides continuing education services to the firm’s architecture and engineering clients. He’s involved in the local AIA Kansas City chapter.

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James G. Butler

In more than 40 years of service at Wallace Saunders, James Butler has done it all – from winning awards like the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s highest “AV” rating for lawyers, to helping us shape and refine the firm into the office it is today. He was a founding member of the Business Practice Group, and he continues to guide the firm’s direction as a member of the Management Committee.

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Christopher C. Confer

Chris Confer is a seasoned litigator, having handled and tried to verdict many cases. His trial skills have protected numerous railroads from potential multi-million dollar liability stemming from Federal Employer Liability Act (“FELA”) claims and grade crossing accidents. In addition, Chris has defended several railroads in multiple Federal Railroad Safety Act (“FRSA”) employment law / “whistleblower” actions. Beyond such high-exposure, high-risk cases, Chris has extensive experience with cases involving trucking and transportation, premises liability, property damage, and other torts.

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Jonathan M. Craig

Jonathan is a dedicated, effective attorney. Prior to joining Wallace Saunders, Jonathan worked for a boutique construction and business law practice where he represented businesses, general contractors, and subcontractors. He leverages his litigation and trial experience to efficiently resolve legal problems, and always strives to achieve the best outcome for his clients.

Jonathan’s practice focuses on construction law, business law, professional liability, and litigation.

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Kelvin J. Fisher

Kelvin Fisher joined Wallace Saunders in 2016. He is an experienced litigator who has represented clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 500 companies and from banks and credit unions to global insurers. Kelvin has tried numerous cases to verdict in both jury trials and bench trials.

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Marty T. Jackson

Marty Jackson is known for his endless wealth of knowledge. Which is perhaps why clients and partners alike turn to him for advice. If he doesn’t know the answer (which he usually does), he knows how to find it. That’s the kind of resourcefulness Marty brings to every case and client relationship at Wallace Saunders.

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Schalie A. Johnson

Schalie Johnson embodies the definition of hard work. She keeps busy as a Partner at Wallace Saunders – but she does not stop there. She is also a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, the Johnson County Bar Association and the Kansas Bar Association. Pushing her knowledge and the field forward is one of her biggest goals. It makes her a better attorney and positively influences our entire firm.  

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Theodore A. Kardis

Tad Kardis has handled high risk, high stakes personal injury and property damage cases for nearly 20 years. His practice emphasizes general tort litigation, propane defense, professional liability, construction litigation, insurance bad faith, telecommunications, and complex class action litigation.

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Bryan R. Kelly

Bryan is passionate about defending people and businesses. He is a key member of Wallace Saunders’ Design Professionals and Construction and Design practice groups. A versatile attorney, Bryan also has a track record of successfully representing clients in civil litigation in a wide range of practice areas from employment to personal injury defense. He has the right mix of skills to “Partner with You.”

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Leo L. Logan

Leo brings over 41 years of of experience in civil litigation to the practice. Leo has represented many insurers and their policyholders in his career, but he also represents victims of personal, commercial and professional negligence. Ever keeping current, Leo regularly shares his legal knowledge at professional seminars, and is often asked by other lawyers to provide expert opinion evidence in insurance related matters. Leo is AV rated and consistently earns the “Super Lawyer” designation for business litigation.

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Mary T. Malicoat

Mary grew up in a military family that relocated many times over the years. Wichita, Kansas was the family’s last stop. Today she is proud to be a self-proclaimed ambassador of good will for the State of Kansas and, in particular, her adopted hometown of Wichita. Mary has years of experience in defending personal injury lawsuits including deposing expert witnesses across the nation in complex neonatal cases. As a result, she has been admitted pro hoc vice to practice in numerous states. She also has deep experience in the defense of inmate civil rights matters and high-risk, high-exposure entertainment venues and sports teams. Whether the case involves an issue arising in Kansas or across the nation, she is committed to zealously serve her client’s interests with integrity.

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Ryan C. McCarty

Because the legal landscape is ever changing, and because fault lines of liability seismically shift almost daily, Ryan McCarty turns to his creativity and natural resilience when solving complex legal issues.

Ryan’s legal career spans over a decade, including service as a prosecutor. But he has also handled heavy civil litigation. From Assistant Prosecuting Attorney to Assistant United States Attorney, and from law firm Associate to Assistant Attorney General, Ryan has the right depth of experience to solve your legal problem, too.

Before that, Ryan was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, a leader in our nation’s strategic nuclear deterrence force. He still adheres to its core values—integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all that he does.

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Mark McKinzie

Mark McKinzie is a partner at Wallace Saunders. He is managing director of the firm. He continues to lead the firm as a member of the management committee and chairman of the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. For 10-plus years, he has earned the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory's highest “AV” rating and continues to be honored by KC Business Magazine as a Five Star Professional in estate planning.

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Jeffrey S. Nichols

Jeff Nichols is a partner at Wallace Saunders, having been with the firm since finishing law school in 1999. He leverages his deep experience and knowledge every day to deliver the kind of litigation results you deserve. With a knack for solving issues quickly, he seeks early resolution when appropriate and takes matters to trial for vigorous representation when required. He works with numerous clients, both corporate and insurance-based, throughout all phases of the litigation process, from pre-suit investigations and scene inspections to all appellate processes.

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John Ross

John Ross is a partner of Wallace Saunders. He is Chairman of the Professional Liability Practice Group and Co-Chairman of the Transportation and Trucking Practice Group. His practice concentrates in the area of general civil litigation, trucking litigation, business litigation, and professional liability.

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Dan A. Saathoff

Dan was General Counsel for a Kansas City-based restaurant group, with over 15 locations across six states, before joining our Team. There, he gained deep experience in complex transactional matters and, when necessary, protected his clients through litigation.

A skilled negotiator, Dan has helped numerous clients close on critical business agreements, enabling them to succeed and grow moving forward. Dan also understands the economic considerations businesses face and he strives to deliver exceptional value to his clients. He stays on top of all things Hospitality so that clients can secure necessary licenses and permits. And if the other side won’t be reasonable, Dan is prepared to get things done elsewhere, whether in the courtroom or arbitration or mediation.

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Eric A. Van Beber

Few attorneys can match the range and scope of experience held by Eric Van Beber. For more than a decade, he has been a partner at Wallace Saunders. A natural leader, Eric helps make key decisions as the firm’s Co-Chair of the Construction Law Practice Group.

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