Chase J. Pumford

Chase J. Pumford

Chase joined the firm as a law clerk in 2019. Prior to that he worked as a compliance analyst for an international correspondent bank in Topeka, Kansas, where he handled extensive due diligence matters and ensured compliance with federal banking regulations.

An experienced orator and competitor at heart, Chase competed at a national level in both National Forensics Association-Lincoln Douglas debate and American Mock Trial Association Collegiate Mock Trial. Chase was Captain of his Mock Trial and Debate teams for three years. While in law school, Chase served as President of the Washburn Law Moot Court Council. He also competed on the ABA Employment Law Trial Team. Committed to integrity in the profession, Chase served as a member of the Washburn University School of Law Honor Code Committee. Upon graduation, Chase was inducted into the Order of the Barristers in recognition of his excellency in Oral Advocacy.

Practice Groups

Criminal Litigation

Everyone knows someone who has encountered law enforcement. Criminal charges and investigations often bring anxiety and uncertainty to the accused and his or her family. For this reason, it is essential to promptly find an experienced partner who can guide you through the legal process. The attorneys of Wallace Saunders’ Criminal Litigation Group are here to help. We provide our clients with the clarity needed to understand the criminal law processes and protect our clients by finding the best solutions based on their needs.

Insurance

Insurance issues can escalate from simple to complex quickly, and you need attorneys able to handle it all. With Wallace Saunders, you can rest assured the attorneys in our Insurance Practice Group have a command of insurance law and litigation. In fact, the firm was founded more than 50 years ago with insurance at the core of our practice.

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

An avid cook and BBQ connoisseur, Chase can often be found either trying new recipes at home or searching KC for the perfect burnt ends. At home to unwind, Chase enjoys cheering on the Chiefs and Royals.

Knowledgeable • Persuasive • Creative

Education

Washburn University School of Law
Washburn University

Professional Practice

2020 - Present: Wallace Saunders
Summer 2019: Wallace Saunders, Clerk
2016 - 2018: CBW Bank, BSA/AML Compliance Analyst

Professional Licensure

The Kansas Bar
U.S. District Court of Kansas

Professional Accomplishments

President, Washburn University School of Law Moot Court Council
Member, The Order of the Barristers
CALI Award, Legal Analysis, Research, & Writing I
Member, Washburn University School of Law Honor Code Committee

Civic Activities

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association

News + Events + Alerts

Wallace Saunders Congratulates Bryan Kelly

Wallace Saunders wishes to congratulate Attorney Bryan Kelly on his graduation from Leadership Overland Park's Class of 2020. Leadership Overland Park, now in its 37th year, motivates, connects and develops leaders in the community to ensure a better future. We are extremely proud of your accomplishment, Bryan!

Baldwin City & Southern Railroad Company Retains Thomas Hayes and Christopher Confer

Baldwin City & Southern Railroad Company (“BC&S”), also known as the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad Company, has retained Thomas Hayes and Christopher Confer of the Wallace Saunders law firm of Overland Park, Kansas to serve as its General Counsel.