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.

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Personal

After a long day in the courtroom, Ryan relaxes with a night in the kitchen. He’s an avid cook. Ask him about his specialties, but don’t expect him to share any of his secret recipes.

Funny Genuine Frugal

Education

  • The University of Kansas School of Law, Juris Doctor
    • Representative, Regional Moot Court Tournament, 2006
    • First-Place Award in Moot Court Tournament, 2005
    • Second-Place Oralist Award in Moot Court Tournament, 2005
  • The University of Kansas, B.A., American History
    • Recipient, Harley S. Nelson Scholarship
    • University of Kansas Mount Oread Scholar and Philip Anschutz Scholar
    • National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Most Outstanding New Member, 2000

Professional Practice

  • 2006-present: Wallace Saunders
    • 2013: Partner
  • 2004-2006: Douglas County Legal Aid Society
    • 2004-2005: Law Clerk
    • 2005-2006: Legal Intern

      Professional Licensure

      • Trial and appellate courts of Kansas, Missouri and Iowa

      Professional Accomplishments

      • Was awarded the “Rising Stars” designation for Kansas and Missouri by Super Lawyers® for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020
      • Has successfully briefed and argued cases before the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals
      • Prepared legislative and appellate updates for existing and potential clients regarding recent developments in workers’ compensation law
      • Contributor, Kansas Bar Association Workers Compensation Handbook, 5th Edition, Heart Attacks, Strokes and Psychological Injuries
      • Presenter at the 2014 Annual Workers Compensation Seminar: 6th Edition AMA Guide, Concepts, Methodology, and Examples
      • Presenter of continuing education lecture through the CEU Institute: Calculating Impairment Rating
      • Presenter at 2015 Annual Workers Compensation Seminar: Work Disability Defenses
      • Presenter for Missouri Bar CLE Annual Workers’ Compensation Institute, “Personal Comfort Doctrine, Maximum Medical Improvement, and Future Medical Treatment, Recent Trends and Developments.” May 13, 2016.
      • Presenter at 2016 Annual Workers Compensation Seminar: Temporary Total Disability: When, When Not, & How Much?
      • Presenter at 2016 MoBar CLE: Personal Comfort Doctrine, Maximum Medical Improvement, & Future Medical Treatment: Recent Trends and Developments
      • Presenter at 2017 Annual Workers Compensation Seminar: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Occupational Injury
      • Presenter at 2017 KCMBA Annual Workers’ Compensation Institute: Legislative Update
      • Presenter at 2019 Annual Kansas Workers Compensation Seminar: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Occupational Injury
      • Presenter at the 2021 Kansas Workers Compensation Seminar: Compensability Issues for Remote Workers
      • Presenter at the 2023 Workers Compensation Seminar: Spine Injuries, Prevailing Factor, and Pre-Existing Injuries: The Defense Perspective

         

        Civic Activities

        • Commissioner, Olathe Human Relations Commission 2018
        • Serves as a volunteer judge for local high school debate, forensics and student congress tournaments.
        • Became an Acadia National Park Junior Ranger in 2023
        • Head Coach Olathe Youth Baseball 2023-2024

        Locations

        Overland Park, KS

        10111 West 87th Street
        Overland Park, KS 66212

        P: 913.888.1000

        F: 913.888.1065

        Wichita, KS

        200 West Douglas Suite 400
        Wichita, KS 67202

        P: 316.269.2100

        F: 316.269.2479

        Springfield, MO

        844 E. Primrose Street
        Springfield, MO 65807

        P: 417.866.2300

        F: 417.866.2444

        Lee's Summit, MO

        By Appointment Only
        200 NE Missouri Road Suite 224
        Lee's Summit, MO 64086

        P: 816.251.4544

        F: 913.888.1065

        Topeka, KS

        By Appointment Only
        2909 Southwest Maupin Lane
        Topeka , KS 66614

        P: 913.888.1000

        F: 913.888.1065

        Pittsburg, KS

        By Appointment Only
        402 North Broadway
        Pittsburg, KS 66762

        P: 913.888.1000

        F: 913.888.1065

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