Brian R. Gardiner

Stanley B. Bachman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Stanley B., who practices law in Overland Park, Kansas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stanley B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bradley D. Honnold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bradley D., who practices law in Overland Park, Kansas, has been recognized since 2010. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott represents clients in the preparation and administration of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Business Entities, Durable Powers of Attorney, Living Wills and Charitable Organizations. The majority of his practice is focused on high net worth individuals and families with an emphasis on planning to minimize gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Scott also represents individual and corporate trustees in litigation involving estates and trusts. He is a frequent au...

Jay Dade is of counsel in the Overland Park, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, offices of Jackson Lewis P.C. Jay partners with clients to counsel and represent them concerning personnel matters; labor relations matters, including unfair labor practice charges, union organizing campaigns, representation elections, secondary activities, collective bargaining and grievance arbitrations; discrimination claims; federal and state wage-hour matters; FMLA matters; restrictive covenant matters (inclu...

Casey Meek defends individuals facing municipal, state, and federal criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri. He represents clients in felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug and alcohol offenses, DUIs, property crimes, violent crimes, probation crimes, and expungements. His practice extends throughout the Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City metro areas.

Dick Woods joined the firm in 2001, practicing primarily in Estate Planning and Real Estate where he now has over 50 years of experience, and is licensed to practice law in both Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Woods is experienced in trust and estate planning for estates of all sizes, preparation of federal estate and gift tax returns, and probate and trust administration. He received his B.A., with distinction, from the University of Kansas in 1972, and his J.D. from the University of Missouri-Colu...

Jason Roth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jason, who practices law in Overland Park, Kansas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kirk J. Goza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kirk J., who practices law in Overland Park, Kansas, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kirk J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dan Boatright has represented employers in hundreds of matters in state and federal courts, primarily in Missouri and Kansas, and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. Working with restaurants, retailers, and public sector employers, he has experience with claims across the full spectrum of employment law, including defense of numerous multiple plaintiff and collective/class action lawsuits. He has specific expertise wi...

Diane Bellquist defends licensed individuals and entities before regulatory boards in Kansas and Missouri. With over 10 years’ experience working for Kansas regulatory agencies, Diane uses her insider knowledge and experience to her clients’ advantage. Having previously served as Assistant General Counsel for the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Diane is particularly experienced with matters involving health care professionals. She regularly defends physicians, chiropractors, physici...