Kansas City, KS

Matthew L. Bretz

Matthew L. Bretz is a trial lawyer whose life's mission was shaped by the tragic loss of his sister. He grew up with a single mother and three sisters, earning the rank of Eagle Scout and graduating college by 20. He attended Pepperdine University School of Law and worked at Engstrom Lipscomb & Lack, learning trial law. The death of his sister in 1992 profoundly influenced his dedication to helping seriously injured individuals and families who have lost loved ones. He is a faculty member of the Keenan Trial College, teaching other lawyers, and serves on the MADD National Board. He also volunteers with United Way, Red Cross, Interfaith Housing, ABATE, and the Training and Evaluation Center of Hutchinson. He handles motor vehicle, premises liability, dangerous and defective products, and nursing home cases. He has an 'AV' rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible for professional ability and ethics, and has won over 98% of his cases since 1991, recovering over $300 million for clients.

John G. O'Connor

After graduating from the University of Kansas with his law degree in 1979, John immediately began practicing personal injury and workers' compensation law. His goal has always been to serve as a reliable resource that people can come to when they are in a vulnerable state and in need of trusted legal guidance. As an attorney, many clients have come to him for advice on how to fight for compensation after they've been injured. No matter what legal matter you may need assistance with, John will be there for you from beginning to end, striving to reach a favorable result at every turn.

Kevin Wichman

Kevin Wichman is a top-rated criminal defense attorney and trial lawyer with offices in Kansas City, Missouri, and Miami, Florida. He is licensed in Kansas, Missouri, and Florida, and has been practicing since 2010. He has received numerous accolades including being named a Super Lawyer by Thomas-Reuters and a Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney by The National Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a qualified mediator.

Aline E. Pryor

Aline E. Pryor is an attorney with over 30 years of experience, focusing on family law, criminal law, and personal injury cases. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law and Emporia State University. She has received numerous honors and is a member of several professional associations, including the Kansas Bar Association and the Wyandotte County Bar Association.

James Roswold

James Roswold has been in practice since 1990. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management and University of Iowa Law School. He has extensive litigation experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and workers' compensation cases. He was honored with the 2025 Best in Law Award and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is admitted to practice in Missouri and Kansas.

Phillip B. Grubaugh

Phillip B. Grubaugh has been practicing law since 1975 and is licensed in Missouri. He graduated with distinction from the University of Missouri and its School of Law, where he was awarded Order of the Coif and Phi Beta Kappa. He has extensive experience in personal injury defense and commercial litigation, and joined Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys in 2012 as Of Counsel. He has been recognized with an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell and as a Top Car Accident Attorney by Avvo.

Donald T. Taylor

A lifelong resident of Kansas City and a second-generation attorney, Don marveled at his father’s role in the legal profession. Further intrigued by the historic Hyatt Regency Skywalk Collapse in 1981 he studied the catastrophe, as well as the attorneys who represented those injured in the collapse, and the surviving family members of those that were killed. In law school, Don clerked for a premier personal injury firm and knew he would also follow the same path of helping others in their greatest time of need. In 1987 he joined a small firm dedicated to representing people in such need. By 1991 he became a partner. Don brings a broad range of knowledge within the legal field representing clients in both personal injury and wrongful death claims in Kansas and Missouri. He also represents clients in Workers Compensation claims who have been injured or killed within the scope and course of their employment in Kansas and Missouri. With over 33 years of experience representing thousands of clients before state and federal courts, Don brings a unique blend of experience to help you through your time of need.