Johnson County Pro Bono Guardianship
SWR donates time to the Johnson County Pro Bono Guardianship clinic every fall. This year, Elizabeth Evers Guerra will serve as mentor. Stay tuned as we spotlight her great work throughout the program.
Spooky Mentor Outing
SWR enjoyed a spooky outing at the Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters pop up bar for some well-deserved mentoring and fellowship!
Washburn v. J. Larson Homes, LLC
Christopher Staley and Jeff Baker recently obtained summary judgment in a construction defect case in Johnson County, Kansas. Plaintiffs alleged that a general contractor was negligent in building a home in the Mills Farm subdivision of Overland Park. Plaintiffs were claiming in excess of $2 million dollars in damages. Chris and Jeff successfully argued that
For Elysa Foundation Gala
Last weekend, SWR supported the For Elysa Foundation by attending its annual fundraising gala. The For Elysa Foundation was established in honor of Elysa Rojas, an energetic little girl who suddenly died of viral myocarditis. The foundation is dedicated to improving education of healthcare providers and the community about viral myocarditis and other causes of
Kansas Department of Health and Environment v. Vandevord Day Care Home
Sean Edwards successfully argued against the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) attempt to revoke the operating license held by a Johnson County daycare provider in a case pending before the Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings and appealed to the District Court of Johnson County, Kansas. That victory for the daycare provider was successfully
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteering
SWR recently volunteered at Habitat for Humanity KC, an organization that helps families in our Kansas City community build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat offers many affordable housing solutions. So far this year, Habitat has helped 745 families. It has provided financial counseling to 470 individuals, and there are currently 850 Habitat for
We are hiring a paralegal
Sanders Warren & Russell LLP seeks to hire an organized and proactive paralegal for its Overland Park, Kansas office. Applicant should have litigation experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication and writing skills. Qualified applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and salary expectations to Marcia Toplikar at m.toplikar@swrllp.com. Cover letters should be addressed to Michael Kirkham.
C You in the Major Leagues
Sanders Warren & Russell supported C You in the Major Leagues nonprofit organization at an excellent fundraiser last night to support the mentoring and development of local high schoolers who are determined and motivated to make a difference! To learn more about Royals’ Dayton Moore’s fantastic organization, check out https://cyouinthemajorleagues.org/.
Sporting Kansas City Game
SWR spent Saturday night cheering on Sporting Kansas City to a victory! #swrlaw #companyculture
2023 “Best Lawyers in America” Honorees
The 2023 “Best Lawyers in America” recognizes 7 Attorneys from Sanders Warren & Russell. Best Lawyers honors approximately 5% of practicing lawyers in the United States, exemplifying the work of the most elite and top-rated lawyers in the country. Jeffrey Baker – Lawyer of the Year 2023 – Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Insurance Casey Housley –