Kevin D. Weakley

Kevin D. Weakley

Kevin has 25 years of private practice civil litigation experience. He has first chaired somewhere close to 50 civil jury trials between the state and federal courts of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. His practice focuses on the defense of personal injury claims, the vast majority of which involve automobile negligence, premises liability, product liability and other torts.

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

Kevin enjoys having a good time outdoors playing golf, water sports and shooting sporting clays.

Outgoing • Creative • Compassionate

Education

The University of Kansas Law School, Juris Doctor
Baker University, B.A., History and Spanish

cum laude

Professional Practice

2001-present: Wallace Saunders

2006-present: Partner
2001-2006: Of Counsel

1994-2001: Sharp, McQueen, McKinley, Dreiling & Tate, P.A.

Shareholder and Director

Professional Licensure

Trial and appellate courts of Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma
U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Fifth and Eighth circuits
U.S. Supreme Court

Professional Accomplishments

Was awarded the “Rising Stars” designation for Kansas and Missouri by Super Lawyers® for 2008
Recognized by Best Lawyers in America for litigation -- personal injury defense for the years 2019-2022.

Civic Activities

Alumni Board for the Beta Tau Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Baker University
Ducks Unlimited

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.”