John L. Utz

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...

Jeff Place represents management in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular focus on matters involving organized labor and labor relations counseling. He has handled collective bargaining negotiations, counter-union campaigns, labor arbitrations, mediation and matters involving the National Labor Relations Act before the National Labor Relations Board. Jeff works with clients throughout the United States, including: Gas and electric utilities Mass transit entities Heavy and...

Kirk J. Goza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kirk J. practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk J. Goza since 2001. 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 Kirk J. G...

Christopher (Chris) McHugh defends individuals and businesses in civil and criminal litigation in Kansas and Missouri, focusing particularly on the construction and transportation industries. His representation spans from state to federal regulatory, trial, and appellate work. In one of his cases, Chris achieved a historic victory that helped determine the law applicable to moon rocks.

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...

Frankie J. Forbes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Frankie J. practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Frankie J. Forbes since 2023. 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 Frankie J. Forbes is held by other lawyers.

Susan Saper Galamba is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Susan Saper, who practices law in Overland Park, Kansas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan Saper is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Susan was named as the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year”...

Jason Roth is a trial attorney with Roth Davies LLC in Overland Park, Kansas. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation for plaintiffs , including serious injury and wrongful death cases arising from negligence, motor vehicle collisions , trucking accidents , nursing home negligence, professional malpractice, product liability claims , slip and fall incidents, and other general liability matters. Before dedicating his practice to representing injured individuals and families, Mr. Rot...

Bradley D. Honnold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bradley D. practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley D. Honnold since 2007. 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 Bradley D. Honnold is held by other l...

Brandan J. Davies is a criminal defense attorney with Roth Davies LLC in Overland Park, Kansas. His practice is focused on representing individuals charged with criminal offenses and protecting the constitutional rights of the accused throughout every stage of the legal process. As part of the firm’s Criminal Defense: General Practice group, Mr. Davies represents clients facing a wide range of misdemeanor and felony charges in Kansas courts. Mr. Davies understands that a criminal accusa...