Timothy A. Emerson

Timothy A. Emerson

Tim Emerson’s background is about as multi-faceted as it gets. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, Tim began his nearly 20 year legal career representing plaintiffs and claimants. He went on to counsel individuals and companies, both in private practice and as in-house counsel for one of the country’s largest insurance companies. Today, the Kansas Worker’s Compensation Fund is among Tim’s many valued clients. Tim’s diverse experience gives him the unique ability to be a problem-solver while zealously protecting his clients from economic harm.

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.

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

“What I learned in the Marine Corps can be applied to life in general—the key to success in any fight is effective communication.”

Knowledgeable • Pragmatic • Loyal

Education

Washburn University School of Law
Wichita State University, Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice, cum laude

Professional Practice

2018-Present: Wallace Saunders, Of Counsel
2013-2018 Law Office of Timothy A. Emerson
2010-2013 The Hartford, Senior Attorney
2008-2010 Private Practice
2001-2008 Martin, Pringle, Oliver, Wallace & Bauer, LLP, Associate
1999-2001 Private Practice

Professional Licensure

Kansas
Federal District of Kansas
United States Federal Court of Claims

Professional Accomplishments

Successfully litigated workers’ compensation claims for employers, insurance carriers and the Kansas Workers’ Compensation Fund from administrative hearings through appellate review. Frequent speaker on workers’ compensation issues, including presentations at continuing education seminars.
International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy at Stanford Law School.
Wichita Business Journal “40 Under 40” Award.

Civic Activities

Tim served for over a decade on the Board of Directors for Rainbows United, Inc., an organization devoted to helping children with special needs. He volunteers for “Bugles Across America,” a veteran founded, non-profit organization which provides the live sounding of “Taps” at military funerals. Deeply involved with Church, Tim often engages there in both service and recreational activities with his wife and their four 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.”