Polsinelli PC
Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with 900 attorneys in 21 offices nationwide. Recognized by legal research firm BTI Consulting as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, the firm’s attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight, and focus on health care, financial services, real estate, intellectual property, middle-market corporate, labor and employment and business litigation.
In 1972 Jim Polsinelli and colleagues formed the firm to serve business and real estate clients in a small office in the historic Country Club Plaza District in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm has continued to see impressive growth over its 40+ year history with expanding practice areas and office additions, most recently in Seattle. The addition of these offices is part of our strategic plan to better serve the increasing needs of our clients.
We strive to align our services with our clients' business goals. Doing so has allowed us to attract experienced attorneys across the country seeking a platform best suited to their clients' priorities. With our firm’s concentration of presence in lower-overhead markets, we are able to offer more comprehensive services than local or regional firms and more competitive overall cost than national firms concentrated in higher cost markets.
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Associate Luis F. Arandia, Jr. partners with clients to deliver responsive representation in a wide range of domestic and international franchise, supply chain and distribution matters. Luis’...
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Associate Maggie Arcaro is inspired by the passion and creativity of the clients with whom she serves, and she strives to develop practical and innovative options aimed at furthering their goals....
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Office Managing Partner | Practice Chair Jane Arnold develops strong relationships that often begin with acquisitions or formations of new enterprises, continue through operational ups and downs, and follow clients on to their...
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Associate Robyn Ast-Gmoser represents clients in all aspects of patent and trademark litigation, including initial case assessment and strategy development, fact and expert evidentiary case...
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Associate Keia James Atkinson advises clients on a wide variety of sensitive workplace matters, including single plaintiff and complex class action wage-and-hour litigation, high profile workplace...
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Shareholder Jennifer helps clients navigate through all stages of complex commercial litigation, whether in federal or state courts, or any number of arbitration forums. She frequently works with...
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Shareholder Jon Bierman understands that while businesses typically wish to avoid litigation, if they do find themselves in a fight they want an advocate who will vigorously represent their interests....
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Associate David Bird is dedicated to providing effective, efficient and innovate legal solutions to health care clients. As an Associate in the Health Care Alignment and Organization practice, David...
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Senior Partner Mary Beth Blake is a creative problem solver who works with health systems, hospitals, physician groups, hospice organizations, and dental groups. She is an active participant with clients...
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Senior Partner Philip Bledsoe is a trial lawyer. But he knows that litigation, much less a trial, is rarely a client’s first choice, and in many cases settlement is the best and most appropriate option. ...
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Associate Jack Blum is an associate in the firm’s Employment Disputes, Litigation, and Arbitration practice, where he represents employers in connection with a wide range of employment law issues....
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Shareholder Jonathan Blum understands the nonprofit sector from a unique vantage point. He gained a wealth of experience while serving as in-house general counsel for a major international charity and...
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Associate JJ firmly believes that the best way to effectively represent clients in development and transfers of intellectual property matters is to fully immerse himself in understanding the client’s...
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Shareholder, Practice Chair Mary Clare Bonaccorsi serves as outside general counsel and trusted business adviser to health care and life sciences companies. Those clients include domestic and international medical...
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Jill Borgonzi is passionately dedicated to working collaboratively with clients to resolve the issues they face running their business.
Jill devotes her practice to representing employers...
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Associate Rockwell Bower is a trial attorney who focuses his practice on commercial litigation, antitrust, class actions, and information privacy. He works to understand and advance the client's...
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Of Counsel Ben Cohen's deep knowledge of appellate practice makes him a valuable resource to clients. He focuses on litigation that is on appeal, might involve an appeal, or needs to be managed so as...
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Principal Jon believes that the keys to effective legal representation include understanding our clients’ goals and identifying realistic pathways to achieve those goals. He knows clients value...
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Shareholder Anne Cooper bases her practice not only on her law experience but also on her eight years as an accountant and financial analyst at a major St. Louis health care system. Her meticulous...
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Associate As an associate in the Securities and Corporate Finance practice, Matt Cooper understands the opportunities and challenges companies face as they navigate their businesses through today’s...
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Shareholder | Practice Chair Andy Cripe focuses on supporting management, human resources and in-house legal teams with all aspects of workforce management. Clients also look to Andy for general counsel in connection...
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Associate Brea Croteau focuses her practice on internal investigations and white collar crime. She represents corporations and individuals in federal and state regulatory investigations and...
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Shareholder Elizabeth Cummings’ creative problem-solving skills both in and out of the courtroom make her an asset to the toxic and mass tort practice as a whole. Elizabeth works on behalf of her...
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Associate There are several thousand pages of state and federal chemical, environmental, health, and safety regulations that affect clients in the day-to day operation of their businesses. Marissa...
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Associate Mary Curry is dedicated to helping clients efficiently and effectively address their litigation needs. As a member of the firm's Labor and Employment practice, Mary represents employers...
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Shareholder Bill develops creative and practical solutions to help companies identify and manage risks, regulatory burdens, and potential liabilities throughout strategic planning and litigation.
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Shareholder, Practice Chair With his 25 years of trial and appellate experience, Dennis J. Dobbels offers clients an extensive background in all aspects of product liability, toxic tort and legacy liability, tax...
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Shareholdermclardy@polsinelli.com Michelle Clardy Dobbs prides herself in keeping clients informed on case developments and strategy. She works with businesses of all sizes to solve their commercial litigation, product...
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Senior Partner Doreen Dodson brings good judgment, practical solutions, and extensive experience to serving the immigration and employment needs of clients in a variety of industries. For more than 35...
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Shareholder Michael Dolan combines legal experience with a clear insight into our clients' business objectives. This positions him well to partner with clients as a trusted advisor in a wide variety...
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Shareholder R. Montgomery ("Monty") Donaldson, a seasoned veteran who has litigated and provided consultation in connection with a wide range of matters across an equally wide spectrum of industries,...
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Principal Darren Donnelly represents clients in patent and other technology and intellectual property disputes. Leveraging 20 years of experience in all aspects of complex patent litigation and...
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Senior Partner Dan Donohue represents clients with federal and state government contracts and commercial contracts for services, supplies and construction and advises on contract compliance issues. He has...
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Shareholder/Practice Chair Andrew Douglass approaches legal counsel through the lens of the client. By focusing on the client’s definition of success, he tailors his employee benefits counsel so that it is centered...
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Shareholder Denise Drake is known for her creative and practical approach to employment law issues, as well as her sincere interest in helping employers improve their workplaces, proactively avoid...
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Policy Advisor Darryl Drevna’s understanding of the legislative and regulation process help clients make informed decision in a complex and shifting policy environment. As a government affairs...
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Associate Lauren Groebe tackles client’s issues with a high level of commitment and enthusiasm every time. She brings a passion for the practice of health care law and a genuine interest in its...
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Shareholder Elizabeth Gross offers practical and focused solutions for employers facing employee management issues, from daily counseling matters through the litigation process. She understands the...
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Shareholder Virginia Gross has dedicated her career to counseling tax-exempt organizations. She advises clients on legal compliance issues and planning opportunities to more effectively advance their...
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Shareholder Jennifer Growcock is well-versed in trial and appellate practice. Her unique array of litigation and appellate experience empowers her to represent clients’ litigation needs. While Jennifer...
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Shareholder | Practice Chair Andrew partners with some of the largest multinational nonprofit organizations, foundations, mission driving companies, social entrepreneurs and philanthropists around the globe. For over...
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Associate Erica H. Gruver is an associate in the Employment Class Action practice group. She is committed to understanding the industry in which clients operate and provides counsel to employers on a...
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Attorney Tom Guillen has always been a problem-solver, and his business experience prior to attending law school often required him to find new ways to do so. As Director of Customer Service for an...
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Associate Colleen Guinn provides comprehensive representation and strategic counsel to a variety of health care providers, including hospitals and health systems, physician and specialty practice...
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Shareholder Jeanna Palmer Gunville’s practice focuses on corporate health care transactional work and regulatory matters. Her breadth of experience and in-depth understanding of the health care...
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Office Managing Partner | Practice Vice Chair Phil Guttilla is Vice Chair of Polsinelli’s Corporate and Transactional Practice Group and managing partner of the firm’s Phoenix office. Phil is a deal lawyer. Whether it is an M&A...
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Associate With a background in computer programming, Steven Hengeli takes a problem-solving approach to privacy, data security, and technology transactions. He aims to provide practical legal advice...
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Scientist In addition to formal education and extensive research experience in molecular microbiology and microbial pathogenesis, Erin Hill has significant experience in technical and product-based...
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Associate Stan Hill is a strategic thinker, both inside and outside the litigation context, with an unwavering focus on achieving his clients' goals. Stan's passion for employment law began during...
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Associate An experienced patent attorney and computer programmer, Christopher Hines focuses on a variety of intellectual property assets, including patents and trademarks, with an emphasis on the...
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Shareholder Robert Hingula primarily focuses his practice on trial and counseling work involving labor and employment law. Most recently, he has devoted a significant amount of his practice to...
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Shareholder Melissa Ho is a trial attorney with a detailed understanding of government regulations and business litigation. A former prosecutor, she is sympathetic to the disruption and chaos a...
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Associate Meredith Hoberock’s strong work ethic, professionalism, and passion for serving others complements her legal practice and ability to help clients resolve disputes.
As a former judicial law...
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Senior Policy Adviser Julius W. Hobson, Jr., strives to meet client public policy goals and objectives based upon the client needs and capabilities. Julius has more than 40 years’ experience in public policy,...
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Shareholder Bill Hoffman is a dedicated Shareholder based in Polsinelli's St. Louis office. He is passionate on providing guidance on regulatory issues, such as licensure and accreditation, Medicare...
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Associate Kevin Hogan finds fulfillment in helping businesses prosper. He is driven by his interest in helping clients achieve their goals in an efficient, yet thorough manner, which makes him an...
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Associate Jonathan (Kyle) Lowder has devoted his career to assisting a wide range of insurers and related entities efficiently manage the regulatory system in pursuit of their goals. He relies on a...
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Shareholder Jason Lundy strategically guides health care providers through fast-changing and uncertain regulatory environments. When disputes arise, he aggressively defends providers in administrative...
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Associate Matthew Melfi has a natural inclination to understand issues and solve problems. After recently receiving a Masters of Laws in Health Law from Loyola University in Chicago, Matthew joined...
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Associate Hale works with a wide variety of clients in the health care industry, including health systems, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, academic medical centers, and provider groups. He has a...
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Shareholder From a company’s inception to its exit and everything in between, Cortney Mendenhall represents business clients through all aspects of their life cycle. As an attorney focused on the life...
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Associate Justin Alphonse Mercurio is an associate in the Capital Markets and Commercial Lending practice. Justin’s practice is focused on all aspects of commercial financing transactions.
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Associate No matter the issue, complaint or dispute, clients can count on Adam Merrill to represent their interests and support their priorities. His experience litigating employment-related cases in...
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Associate Thomas (T.J.) Mitchell is an associate in the Commercial Litigation practice group. T.J. partners with Polsinelli’s seasoned attorneys to provide litigation solutions in complex financial...
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Shareholder Daniel Mohan has spent the past 25 years of his professional career representing health care providers navigate the complex and ever-changing business and regulatory landscape in the health...
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Associate Ryan Morgan understands that success in today's complex and competitive health care marketplace requires innovative ideas powered by intelligent legal guidance. Ryan's experience on both...
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Associate Brian Morris is an associate in Polsinelli’s Labor and Employment Litigation practice. He received his J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 2011, where he was a Staff Editor...
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Shareholder Jenny Cascone Mosh is a shareholder in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice group in Kansas City. Jenny leverages over 20 years of experience to counsel clients in a...
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Shareholder Melissa Proctor is committed to understanding our clients’ operations and providing assistance geared toward helping them reach their specific business and operational goals. By...
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Shareholder Stephen Rutenberg’s practice focuses on the intersection of special situations investing and FinTech including cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
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Partner Lindsay is committed to providing reliable counsel to strategically solve client matters and address their litigation needs. Clients rely on Lindsay to develop solutions and effective...
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![]() Associate Neal Shah applies his experience in government, private practice, and health care delivery to help identify practical legal solutions to complex regulatory and transactional problems,...
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![]() Shareholder Luke Shannon believes that there is no “secret formula” for success; rather, success requires careful attention, informed analysis, and sensitivity to each client’s particular needs. He...
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Associate Emily Shaw approaches problems with diligence, creativity, and enthusiasm. She combines her passion for health care law with her commitment to each client’s individual business needs to...
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![]() Shareholder Charles Sheets is an active member of the health law community, staying up to date on all the emerging trends and changing legal landscape.
He concentrates his practice on government...
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![]() Shareholder Dmitry Shifrin believes the foundation of any client relationship is to act as a trusted advisor instead of simply as a litigator, considering all aspects of a client’s business and what...
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![]() Associate As a corporate and transactional attorney, clients rely on Tyler Short for guidance on a multitude of matters. Tyler draws upon his experience in mergers and acquisitions (including...
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![]() Senior Policy Adviser Julie Shroyer’s long-term relationships with health and education policy decision makers allow her to be a forceful voice for clients’ interests. With 25 years of government relations...
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![]() Associate Melvin Sims understands that intellectual property is often a company's most valuable asset. Melvin is dedicated to providing clients with the quality assistance they need to protect their...
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![]() Associate Kate Smith counsels clients in a wide array of immigration and workforce mobility matters, including employment eligibility verification (I-9 and E-Verify) best practices and ICE audits....
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![]() Shareholder Matthew Smith is passionate about helping clients protect their intellectual property. He concentrates his practice on providing clients counsel across a wide spectrum of issues, including...
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Associate Prior to becoming a lawyer Lauren managed contract manufacturing relationships in the medical equipment and bio tech industries. This real-life experience in business organizations gives...
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Of Counsel Laila advises clients on intellectual property law, with a focus on the selection and protection of trademarks, service marks and trade dress domestically and internationally. As a trusted...
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Compliance Analyst Stephanie Wolters uses her depth of knowledge in the affirmative action field to help clients find a solution. She offers a broad range of EEO and Affirmative Action compliance services...
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Shareholder Paul Wood has tried more than 50 cases in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels in 17 states. He thrives on securing positive results for his clients and, over the course...
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Shareholder For each engagement, John Woodruff’s goal is to provide strategic, practical, and efficient recommendations for our clients’ complex tax matters. John counsels clients on all aspects of...
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Practice Chair As practice group chair, Patrick C. Woolley has helped to grow the firm's Science and Technology practice from its inception to over 35 lawyers and scientists. In his practice, Mr. Woolley...
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Shareholder Eric S. Wu has a capital markets background that allows him to serve his clients as a reliable resource and practical adviser.
Eric concentrates his practice in business transactions,...
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