August 21, 2026

Top Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2027 Edition

Sanders Warren Russell is proud to announce that 13 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

A special distinction goes to Jeffrey C. Baker, who has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law in Kansas City-KS—an honor awarded to only one attorney in each practice area and region. Jeff is also recognized for his work in Construction Law, Litigation – Construction and Litigation – Insurance.

Since 1983, Best Lawyers in America has been widely regarded as a leading benchmark of legal excellence, relying entirely on peer review to identify top attorneys in their respective fields.

The following Sanders Warren Russell attorneys are recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:

Jeffrey C. Baker – Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Insurance

Brian L. Burge – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants

Tracy Hayes – Litigation – Municipal, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Casey O. Housley – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

Michael C. Kirkham – Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Bradley S. Russell – Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

William H. Sanders, Jr. – Arbitration, Mediation

Sean Sturdivan – Litigation – Labor and Employment

Jenifer Svancara – Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction

Roger W. Warren – Arbitration, Mediation

Additionally, the following attorneys are recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America:

Michael Hobbs – Litigation – Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Grace Miller – Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Olivia Seabaugh – Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Labor and Employment

These honors reflect our team’s continued commitment to the highest standards of the profession and to providing exceptional representation for our clients.

Congratulations to all 13 attorneys on these well-deserved recognitions. https://www.bestlawyers.com/united-states