Bob joined this firm January 2, 2001 after practicing in Independence with another law firm for over 20 years. Bob has spent his entire career representing victims of medical negligence and persons who have suffered serious personal injury or loss of a family member from the negligence of others. Bob has a special interest in cases involving birth trauma and injuries to children. Bob spends a considerable amount of time educating himself on complex medical issues in order that he might better represent his clients. Bob strongly believes that medical negligence litigation improves the quality of health care and strives to have an impact himself through the cases he pursues.

Bob enjoys his recognition by his peers in the legal community with a rating of "AV", which sets him at the top of his profession in both legal ability and professional integrity. He is also proud that all three of his partners have this highest rating, and that his firm is recognized as one of the preeminent firms in the Kansas City area.

Bob was born and raised in Independence and continues to reside there. He is very active in the community. He serves as the moderator for Maywood Baptist Church and has served the last three years as the President of the Booster Club for William Chrisman High School. He is an officer in the Eastern Jackson County Bar Association, and has served on the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys for over 10 years. He is married to Kim Buckley, who also serves as his paralegal and as officer manager for the law firm. He is also most proud of his three stepchildren.

Bar Admissions:

Missouri, 1980
U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1980

Education:

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 1979 J.D.

University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, USA B.A.
Major:   History

Published Works:

Structured Settlements, Missouri Bar CLE