Diane L. Waters

Diane L. Waters

Diane chairs the firm’s Healthcare Practice Group. A strategic and innovative problem-solver, she has successfully represented hundreds of professionals from nearly every medical specialty. Diane is also an accomplished commercial litigator, having been lead counsel for hospitals, nursing homes, and many other healthcare providers involved in business disputes—a unique skill set built on her strong background in economics. From physicians to dentists and from nurse practitioners to medical assistants, Diane has earned a solid reputation for legal work on all things medical.

Practice Groups

Healthcare

Quick advisers and zealous defenders for healthcare-based institutions and individuals, the Healthcare Group at Wallace Saunders offers something few healthcare groups can – all of our lawyers have been with the group for an average of 20 years. So you know you’re getting experienced healthcare counsel with long-standing client relationships.

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.

Product Liability

Understanding the nuances of Product Liability law and the significant exposure for clients involved in product litigation is a service not every firm can offer. Our experience representing manufacturers, distributors and retailers gives you the advantage of leveraging strategic planning with trial skills in this complex and dynamic area of law.

Professional Liability

Most professionals regularly handle situations where they cannot guarantee specific results for their clients or patients. This makes them vulnerable to professional liability lawsuits. Choosing the right attorney to defend such lawsuits is critical. Additionally, the best defense against professional liability claims begins before a claim ever gets filed.

Personal

After a long day of work, Diane likes to spend time with her family, including two daughters who are her pride and joy.

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Education

University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Law, J.D., 1997
Pittsburg State University, B.B.A., 1992
Omicron Delta Epsilon, National Economics Honor Society

Professional Practice

2021-Present: Wallace Saunders

2021-Present: Partner

2006-2021: Bennett, Bodine & Waters

2006-2021: Partner

1999-2005: Wallace Saunders

2003-2005: Partner
1999-2003: Associate

Professional Licensure

Kansas, 1997
Missouri, 1998
Federal District Court – Kansas
Federal District Court – Western District of Missouri

Professional Accomplishments

Civic Activities

Kansas Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Johnson County Bar Association

News + Events + Alerts

Schalie Johnson elected to KU Endowment Board of Trustees

https://news.ku.edu/2023/10/30/ku-endowment-board-elects-6-new-trustees

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.