Sarah Ruane

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.

Melody Rayl is a partner in the Kansas City office. Melody counsels and advocates for private and public-sector employers in all aspects of employment litigation and traditional labor law. Melody regularly advises and counsels her clients through difficult situations with an eye to preventing litigation before it occurs and provides training to supervisory and management level personnel on a variety of employment related topics. When litigation does occur, Melody works with employers in defen...

Evan Jarrold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Evan practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Evan Jarrold since 2027. 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 Evan Jarrold is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Samuel Wendt is a founding member of Wendt Law Firm P.C. and has dedicated his practice to representing injured people and their families. Sam has successfully represented countless people involved in automobile and commercial vehicle accidents, victims of medical malpractice and nursing home neglect, and wrongful death claims. He has also represented hundreds of clients injured by defective pharmaceuticals and medical devices, such as Yaz/Yasmin, Avandia, and Actos, to name a few. S...

Brandon began his legal career working for judges—first clerking for a Missouri Supreme Court judge and then for a U.S. District Court judge. He then entered the courtroom as a litigator, and over the last 13 years has litigated significant, high stakes cases in courts in Kansas, Missouri, and fourteen other states. Brandon has represented corporate and individual clients in matters ranging from trucking accidents to antitrust monopolies to large breach of contract and business tort mat...

Jeremy Suhr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeremy practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy Suhr since 2015. 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 Jeremy Suhr is held by other lawyers.

Stewart Bogart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Stewart practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Stewart Bogart since 2027. 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 Stewart Bogart is held by other lawyers.

Donovan Dodrill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Donovan practices law in Kansas City, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Donovan Dodrill 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 Donovan Dodrill is held by other lawyers.

Robert (“Bobby”) Thrasher is a trial attorney at Monsees & Mayer PC in Kansas City, Missouri, representing plaintiffs in Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. His practice focuses on advocating for individuals harmed by the negligence and misconduct of others, including cases involving sexual abuse , motor vehicle accidents , wrongful death , and other personal injury matters. Bobby approaches each case with careful preparation, strategic litigation plan...

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.