Jackson County Lawyers

M. Blake Heath is the lead trial attorney for the firm. He grew up in the small town of East Prairie, Missouri and attended Westminster College for his undergraduate degree. Blake received his law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he graduated cum laude. During law school Blake served as a Notes & Comment Editor for the UMKC Law Review. He was also on the Executive Board for the Ellison Moot Court Competition, and was a legal intern for the Honorable Duane Benton on the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals. Blake has dedicated his career to...

At Collier Legal, I am part of a team that merges the knowledge from various law firms, creating a distinctive blend of business and corporate law, trademark protection, and patent services. Our attorneys, many of whom hold advanced degrees in biotechnology and biosciences, offer strategic legal advice customized to the needs of innovative companies. Whether it involves handling intricate corporate transactions, safeguarding your brand, or securing intellectual property rights, we combine these areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions. Our deep understanding in technical fields enables us to protect and enhance your business across industries like biotech, software, and engineering. This...

Born and raised overseas. Son of a military family; wide exposure to various cultures. Licensed to practice in Kansas and aMissouri. Representing people who need the best representation possible. I have taken on complex criminal cases and tried over 169 jury trials with a high percentage of acquittals. If your looking for the best then you have found the right attorneys.

After 27 years of representing insurance companies, I made a significant career shift. I now leverage the extensive knowledge gained from my defense practice to assist individuals who have been injured due to someone else's negligence. My practice areas include handling cases related to slip and falls, dog bites, trucking accidents, and police misconduct.

Mr. Baylard is a trial attorney that specializes in personal injury, wrongful death and family law cases, but also handles all types of legal matters. He has recovered millions for his clients, and refuses to slow down in his pursuit to ensure fair compensation for injured people and their families. Mr. Baylard’s philosophy is to work hard, and treat people as people, not just another nameless case to work-up. Going through an injury related accident can be, and usually is, a life-altering situation that needs personal attention. Mr. Baylard is also...

Kenner Schmitt Nygaard LLC serves families and individuals in the greater Kansas City area who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. We are primarily a personal injury law firm, but also handle litigation involving nursing home neglect, dangerous products, medical malpractice, car accidents or any situation that leads to a dispute with an insurance company. If you or someone close to you has been injured in the Kansas City area due to a car, truck or SUV accident, the professionals at Kenner Schmitt Nygaard LLC can help. Call us today to speak with a qualified personal injury lawyer....

Firm Founder: Henry C. Service ~ What is now the law firm of The Service Law Offices of Kansas City, LLC began in 2009 when Henry C. Service, who attended both Ohio Northern University School of Law and Brooklyn Law School, hung his shingle, outside a small office, in the historic Lincoln Building, in the historic jazz district, on the corner of 18th and Vine. From this rented office, Henry, began his distinguished careers in law.

In the years that followed, this small, unassuming law firm earned a distinctive reputation for leadership and commitment to public service. Henry C. Service...

Experience is the best teacher and I have been practicing since 1981. I have been a municipal prosecutor in several cities in Jackson County and now serve as Judge in several of those jurisdictions. Previously I was a State Trooper in Missouri and taught the police academy for many years. Initially, my practice concentrated on medical malpractice and modernly I concentrate on Traffic and Criminal, Estate Planning, Worker’s Compensation and Personal Injury. Nine times out of ten you don’t need an attorney but most assuredly you must have an attorney for criminal and traffic cases or whenever help...

I am a lifelong resident of Kansas City. I attended Rockhurst High School, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, where I served as Literary Editor of the Law Review. Upon my graduation from law school, I spent one year as a judicial law clerk in Jackson County, Missouri and then spent several years at a prominent Kansas City litigation firm. In 2011, I realized a lifelong dream and founded the Porto Law Firm. I am also an adjunct professor at a local community college where I teach tort and...