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The POWER List: Benjamin L. Tompkins
Ben Tompkins honed his skills as a federal prosecutor on both sides of the country before bringing his practice to his native Kansas City.
The POWER List: Susan B. Teson
Susan Teson was the final word on estate planning documents at UMB Bank, and she’s carried that with her since joining Kirkland Woods & Martinsen.
The POWER List: John W. “Jay” Simpson
Jay Simpson has expansive knowledge in tax law along with niche experience in tax issues unique to telecommunications.
The POWER List: Kathleen R. Sherby
Kathleen Sherby is senior counsel in BCLP’s private client group and a member of the fiduciary litigation team.
The POWER List: Michelle F. Schwerin
Michelle Schwerin represents clients in state and federal securities investigations and litigation and also assists individuals and businesses that come under investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The POWER List: William J. Sanders
When the Kansas City Chiefs faced nearly $1 million in taxes after renovating Arrowhead Stadium, the team chose wisely when it looked to Bill Sanders for help.
The POWER List: Jason A. Reschly
Jason Reschly’s tax practice ranges from food and agribusiness to renewable energy to the cannabis industry.
The POWER List: Charles A. Redd
Clary Redd has shaped the language of two Missouri laws on estate planning.
The POWER List: H. Joseph Price Jr.
Joe Price has decades of experience in guiding businesses and individuals through the intricacies of estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning and wealth preservation.
The POWER List: Lowell Pearson
Lowell Pearson is the office managing partner for Husch Blackwell’s Jefferson City office, where he brings significant government experience to bear on legal and tax questions.
The POWER List: Michael J. Payne
Michael J. Payne helps his clients prevent risk in his estate planning practice and manage fiduciary and civil litigation when it arises.
The POWER List: Donald W. Paule
For more than 50 years, Don Paule has enjoyed representing closely held family businesses, helping them to navigate all aspects of shareholder and ownership-succession planning.
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