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Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP Pro

4.8
29 reviews

4740 Grand Avenue, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64112-2255, U.S.A.

Civil Litigation, Federal Practice, Medical Malpractice and 10 more

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About Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP

At Wastaff & Cartmell, we see the whole picture. We work with both plaintiffs and defendants. That's what sets us apart and gives our clients the edge.

Wagstaff & Cartmell is a premier trial firm handling complex and sophisticated cases on behalf of individuals, corporations, plaintiffs, and defendants. These cases span the spectrum. They could involve catastrophic physical injuries or death, or, they could involve business disputes. Our lawyers appear in cases throughout Missouri and Kansas, but also in class actions, mass actions, multi-district litigation, and other complex litigation throughout the United States and abroad.

Our firm has lawyers licensed in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Arkansas, Colorado, Utah, the District of Columbia and in numerous federal district courts and federal appellate courts. Through associating with carefully selected local counsel, we can assist clients with litigation anywhere in the country.

We offer free and confidential initial consultations. To speak with us about your legal concerns, please contact Wagstaff & Cartmell by calling 816-701-1100.

 

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Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 10, 2025
Hired Law Firm

The fear was a palpable thing. It kept every other firm at bay, intimidated by the organization's reach and its battalion of highly compensated counsel. But Wagstaff and Cartmell perceive the world differently. To them, influence is not authority; it is a mass that creates inertia. And a well-paid legal repetition is not a shield, it is a slow-moving target. They took our case precisely because the enemy was large, because the victory would be not just for us, but for the safety of our community.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Zack
October 26, 2023
Hired Attorney P.J. O'Connor

PJ O'Connor is an experienced trial lawyer in the Kansas City metro area. If you are in a car wreck, have a trip and fall, or have any type of personal injury, PJ is the guy to get you the award you deserve. He is always available and ready to fight the insurance companies for you! P.J. creates the proper value in each case with top-of-the-line service.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by TL
October 10, 2023
Hired Attorney P.J. O'Connor

PJ O'Connor is an experienced trial lawyer in the Kansas City metro area. If you are in a car wreck, have a trip and fall, or have any type of personal injury, PJ is the guy to get you the award you deserve. He is always available and ready to fight the insurance companies for you! P.J. creates the proper value in each case with top-of-the-line service.

 
Medical Malpractice
Posted by anonymous
August 29, 2012
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I have never had a law firm like this before, I couldn't get in touch with them, you leave a message and it takes weeks before you get a response, I thought that the attorney is suppose to be representing you and have your best interest a heart but this clearly hasn't the case, I know from the start it was about the money but damn they can still act like they was on my side

 
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