Christopher J. McCurdy

Christopher J. McCurdy

At Wallace Saunders, our specialist in workers’ compensation is Christopher J. McCurdy. A partner for more than a decade, Chris’s passion for the clients he represents runs deep. So deep in fact, that he devotes himself entirely to matters of workers’ compensation, including high risk, high exposure claims involving asbestosis and mesothelioma. Professionals in other industries are taking note of his proficiency, and he’s now a highly sought-after speaker at continuing education seminars on matters of workers’ compensation and insurance claims. He is licensed to practice law in Kansas and Missouri.

Practice Groups

Workers' Compensation

Backed by 50 years of successfully defending the largest insurance companies in the country, the Workers’ Compensation Group at Wallace Saunders prides itself on personal service – when you hire a partner in the group, you get that partner. And you get a no-nonsense approach to defending employers in the area of workers’ compensation.

Personal

If you ever want to make Chris’ day, get him some barbecue. Then smother it with a thick layer of Pittsburg State athletics. The guy will be in heaven.

Tenacious • Committed • Helpful

Education

Washburn University School of Law, Juris Doctor

Best Brief, Chase National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition

Pittsburg State University, B.A., Political Science

Graduated cum laude

Professional Practice

1995-present: Wallace Saunders

2002-present: Partner

Kansas Insurance Department, Workers’ Compensation Fund

Professional Licensure

Kansas
Missouri
Trial and appellate courts of Kansas and Missouri
Federal District of Kansas
Western District of Missouri

Professional Accomplishments

Successfully defended workers’ compensation claims on behalf of employers and workers’ compensation insurance carriers from administrative hearings through appellate review.
Frequent speaker on workers’ compensation issues, including presentation at continuing education seminars

Annual Attorney Seminar for Accident Fund Insurance Company, 2008
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association 15th Annual Workers' Compensation Seminar, 2009
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Annual Workers' Compensation Institute, 2010
37th Annual Kansas Division of Workers’ Compensation Seminar, 2011

Civic Activities

Extracurricular activities and sports of his three children

News + Events + Alerts

Attorneys Chris Confer and Stephanie Blaylock return to present at AAR “Claims School”

The American Association of Railroads (“AAR”) recently held its annual “Claims School” – a training and education opportunity the AAR provides to claims representatives of various railroads. Last year, Mr. Confer and Ms. Blaylock presented at the Claims School, and because that presentation was so successful, the AAR invited Mr. Confer and Ms. Blaylock to give this presentation again to a new group of attendees.

Greg Bentz makes presentation at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.

Greg Bentz made a presentation at the American Hospital Association Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. on April 23rd, 2023. The presentation was jointly made by Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, The President and CEO of the Joint Commission, and Mr. Bentz. The topic was “Revitalize Your Board’s Focus on Quality and Patient Safety.”