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Patrick (“Pat”) Hulla co-leads the firm’s Class Action Defense Group. Since 1993, Pat has represented employers who have been sued by current and former employees. He has led the defense in dozens of class and collective actions. Examples of his recent success include: Denial of class certification in consumer race discrimination action; Denial of national conditional certification of age discrimination claims under the ADEA; Denial of class action certification of off-the-c...

David M. Mayer is the managing shareholder of Monsees & Mayer, P.C., based in Kansas City, Missouri. His practice focuses on Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs, representing individuals harmed by negligence and unsafe conditions. David regularly advocates for victims of sexual abuse , motor vehicle accidents , and premises liability incidents. As a Kansas City native, he is committed to helping clients, particularly children a...

Sharon L. Stolte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Sharon L. practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Sharon L. Stolte since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sharon L. Stolte is h...

Josh Becker is an up and coming partner with an impressive pedigree and comprehensive knowledge of personal injury, insurance bad faith and truck crash litigation. Josh brings a unique perspective to our trucking, insurance bad faith and catastrophic injury practices. He began his legal career learning the ins and outs of personal injury litigation by defending the types of businesses and insurance companies he now prosecutes. By knowing how insurance companies evaluate and defend cases, and ...

Daniel A. “Danny” Thomas is an accomplished trial attorney who represents individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases . His practice includes trucking and motor vehicle accidents , product liability, toxic torts, nursing home abuse, and medical malpractice. Throughout his career, Danny has achieved significant verdicts and settlements for his clients, including a $108 million wrongful death jury verdict and a $35.25 million wrongful death jury verdict,...

J.J. Burns has a national reputation as a go-to-expert on truck crash litigation. Through both jury verdicts and negotiated settlements, he helps truck crash victims and their families hold truck drivers, motor carries and freight brokers accountable for their negligence. Additionally, he works continuously to introduce safer practices and more demanding safety rules in numerous states and across the country. He is currently the Editor of the Journal of Trucking Litigation, and has also serve...

Lynn R. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Lynn R. practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Lynn R. Johnson since 1987. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition re...

Victoria R. Westerhaus is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Victoria R. practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Victoria R. Westerhaus since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Victoria R. Westerhaus is held by other lawyers.

Brent Coverdale is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Brent practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Brent Coverdale since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brent Coverdale is held by other lawyers.

Jack Wallace is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jack practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jack Wallace since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jack Wallace is held by other lawyers.