Wichita, KS

Gary Patterson

Gary Patterson is the managing member of Patterson Legal Group, L.C., representing injured people for over 20 years. He earned his J.D. from Washburn University (1989), an M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from University of Central Missouri (1981), and a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri Western State University (1976). He previously worked as a probation and parole officer for the State of Missouri and clerked for the Kansas Department of Administration and Shawnee County District Court Judges. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer and one of the Top 100 Kansas Trial Lawyers (2009-2020), having successfully litigated wrongful death, medical malpractice, and automotive product liability cases, recovering millions for clients.

Gary Patterson

Gary Patterson is the managing member of Patterson Legal Group, L.C., representing injured people for over 20 years. He earned his J.D. from Washburn University (1989), an M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from University of Central Missouri (1981), and a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri Western State University (1976). He previously worked as a probation and parole officer for the State of Missouri and clerked for the Kansas Department of Administration and Shawnee County District Court Judges. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer and one of the Top 100 Kansas Trial Lawyers (2009-2020), having successfully litigated wrongful death, medical malpractice, and automotive product liability cases, recovering millions for clients.

Gary Patterson

Gary Patterson is the managing member of Patterson Legal Group, L.C., representing injured people for over 20 years. He earned his J.D. from Washburn University (1989), an M.A. in Criminal Justice Administration from University of Central Missouri (1981), and a B.S. in Psychology from Missouri Western State University (1976). He previously worked as a probation and parole officer for the State of Missouri and clerked for the Kansas Department of Administration and Shawnee County District Court Judges. He is recognized as a Super Lawyer and one of the Top 100 Kansas Trial Lawyers (2009-2020), having successfully litigated wrongful death, medical malpractice, and automotive product liability cases, recovering millions for clients.

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.

Larry Wall

Larry Wall is an experienced Wichita, Kansas lawyer with over 42 years exclusively devoted to litigation. He graduated from North Texas State University with a BBA in 1969 and Southern Methodist School of Law with a JD in 1972. He served as an Assistant District Attorney in Wichita (1972-1974) and later became a partner at a civil firm before opening his own practice in 1985. He is an active member of the Kansas Association for Justice and American Association for Justice, serving on the K.A.J. Board of Governors and as Chairman of the Medical Malpractice Section. He has received the Consumer Champion Award twice (2002, 2014) and the Distinguished Service Award (2012) from the Kansas Association for Justice for his advocacy in significant cases.

Tyler Patterson

Tyler Patterson is a trial attorney with Patterson Legal Group, L.C., representing accident victims and their families. He graduated from Washburn Law School with awards for trial advocacy and as the top Health Law student. He also holds an MBA from Acton School of Business and a B.S. in Health Administration from Truman State University. His experience includes working with the Texas Medical Association and the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) in Washington, D.C., contributing to "Lemon Laws" and highway safety standards. He is a contributing editor for Westlaw’s Automotive Design Liability. An avid runner, he has completed over twenty marathons, ultra-marathons, and 100-mile races.

Tyler Patterson

Tyler Patterson is a trial attorney with Patterson Legal Group, L.C., representing accident victims and their families. He graduated from Washburn Law School with awards for trial advocacy and as the top Health Law student. He also holds an MBA from Acton School of Business and a B.S. in Health Administration from Truman State University. His experience includes working with the Texas Medical Association and the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) in Washington, D.C., contributing to "Lemon Laws" and highway safety standards. He is a contributing editor for Westlaw’s Automotive Design Liability. An avid runner, he has completed over twenty marathons, ultra-marathons, and 100-mile races.