Salina, 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.

Patrik Neustrom

Patrik Neustrom has practiced law since 1977, initially in insurance defense and general practice before opening his own firm in Salina in 1978. He later partnered with Connie Achterberg for 28 years and re-opened his injury practice, The Salina Injury Law Firm, in 2007, focusing on automobile and truck crash litigation, particularly traumatic brain injury cases. He has been a long-standing member and on the Board of Governors for the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association since 1980.

James R. Howell

Partner James R. Howell is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney with over $25 million in settlements and verdicts. He litigates cases including medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, construction accidents, and motor vehicle accidents. He is a frequent lecturer and writer on legal topics and serves on the Board of Trustees of Butler Community College.

Bradley J. Prochaska

Founding Partner Bradley J. Prochaska is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney specializing in catastrophic injury cases. He has a track record of winning tough medical malpractice cases, with six settlements in Kansas exceeding $4 million each. He is a former president of the Kansas Association for Justice and national co-chairman of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group and Professional Negligence Group.

Ryan A. Prochaska

Partner Ryan A. Prochaska is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney specializing in cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. He focuses on achieving fair compensation for clients and maintaining open communication throughout the legal process.

Michael W. Weber

Associate Attorney Michael W. Weber specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and car accident cases. He has been practicing law since 2016 and is a co-chair and lead column writer for the Journal of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association.

Klint Spiller

Klint Spiller joined Kennedy Berkley in 2017 after working with the Shawnee County Attorney’s office. His practice areas include banking, business law, commercial law, civil litigation, collections and landlord/tenant, criminal defense/DUI, estate planning and probate, family law, personal injury, and real estate. He is a native Kansan and a member of The University of Kansas Law Review.