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Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Kansas and Missouri

DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers is a premier injury law firm that provides comprehensive legal services across Kansas and Missouri. With a team of skilled attorneys dedicated to helping accident victims, the firm has become a trusted name for those seeking justice in personal injury cases. Whether you are in Kansas or Missouri, DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers is ready to provide the caring legal support you need.

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Dustin L. DeVaughn

With an unprecedented jury trial record and a history of multi-million dollar jury verdicts – Dustin L. DeVaughn loves trying lawsuits almost as much as he loves winning them.
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Richard W. James

Richard W. James is a trial lawyer who loves Jesus, his family, jury trials, and the Boston Red Sox. He has a proven track record of success in obtaining maximum recoveries for his clients.
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Cody G. Claassen

Cody G. Claassen devotes his legal career to helping people who have suffered due to the negligence and carelessness of other individuals or corporations.
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Claire Melero

Claire is compassionate, dedicated, and zealous about helping others. She is passionate about advocating for the injured, and is ready to stand up to the bullying tactics of insurance companies.
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Christopher Staley

Meet Christopher Staley, a seasoned personal injury attorney with a unique background as a former insurance defense partner at a Kansas City law firm.
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Jessica A. Brunken

Jessica A. Brunken is passionate about helping others. She believes the best way to do this is by fighting for her clients when they have been injured.
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Seth Walker

Seth is a Kansas City native with a strong passion for serving his community. As the middle of five children, he has been mediating, negotiating, and resolving disputes for as long as he can remember.
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Jeremy Schrag

Jeremy is driven by a desire to help clients navigate the complexities of the legal system. With a background that includes service at the highest levels of Kansas's judiciary and significant experience in insurance defense, he brings valuable perspective to DeVaughn James.
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Haylee Scarlett

Originally from a small farming community in northeast Kansas, Haylee is proud of her rural roots and the strong community values that shaped her. She is eager to continue serving Kansans after law school, helping those in need throughout the Wichita area.
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Logan Jeffers

Logan is dedicated, disciplined, and passionate about standing up for those who have been injured through no fault of their own. His background as a United States Marine instilled in him the values of integrity, perseverance, and service to others—principles he now brings to every case he handles.
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Preston Killingsworth

Preston Killingsworth grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, where he spent most of his summers working in construction and learned the valuable lesson of hard work from an early age.
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Taylor Connolly

Taylor Connolly is a trial lawyer whose courtroom experience includes securing favorable jury verdicts for his clients in eight-figure, catastrophic damage disputes.
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Koki Sabatés

When it comes to representing individuals in lawsuits, Koki Sabatés finds it to be a natural fit. She is passionate about both people and the law. Drawing on her theatre background, Koki is a dedicated and zealous advocate for her clients.
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Jillian Roy

Jillian grew up in Topeka, Kansas, the oldest of two. She graduated from Washburn University with a political science degree. At Washburn, Jillian competed on the debate team and studied election campaigns abroad in London, England.
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Erik Hageman

Erik, an Abilene, Kansas native, brings a wealth of courtroom experience and a deep-rooted passion for advocacy to the DeVaughn James team.
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Jilliane Lewis

Jilliane was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. During her undergraduate studies, Jilliane worked at a disability law firm, where she discovered that she wanted to help and advocate for individuals facing difficult circumstances.
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James Deister

James understands how an unexpected incident can turn someone's life upside down. After his mother and three younger siblings were involved in a serious car accident, James experienced firsthand the impact such an event can have on an entire family.
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Mary Kate Rielley

Mary Kate Rielley grew up in Overland Park, Kansas, in a tennis family and played throughout her early years until an injury prevented her from continuing. During law school, Mary Kate participated in the Legal Aid Clinic, assisting low-income individuals with legal matters and representing them in court.
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Matt Gorney

Matt Gorney uses his litigation experience and courtroom skills to help injured clients tell their stories and navigate the legal system.
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Jonathan Jones

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Courtney Lowther

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Ryan Fort

Growing up in Hays, Kansas, Ryan learned quickly the importance of honesty, integrity, and advocacy for others. Coming into his professional career, Ryan hopes he can use his skills and education to effectively help injured Kansans and Missourians.
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Ivan Moya

Ivan is dedicated to being a relentless voice for those who have been injured.
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Hannah Henry

Hannah is originally from Texas but was raised in Omaha, Nebraska. As the oldest of seven children, she learned organization and leadership skills at a young age.
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Joseph Bryden

Growing up in Shawnee, Kansas, Joseph Bryden always had a passion for helping others in need. Coming into his professional career, he learned one of the most effective ways to do that was to help injured Kansans stand up to the insurance companies.
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Dakota Persinger

Dakota Persinger grew up in a small town and continues to carry small-town values with him throughout his career. Dakota has dedicated his life to helping others.
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Shawn P. Aldrich

Shawn Patrick Aldrich enjoys standing up for clients who have been hurt by others.
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Patrick Turner

Patrick Turner is committed to using his education and experience to fight for those who have been injured due to the negligent acts of others.
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Arthur E. Rhodes

Arthur Edward Rhodes (Art) has devoted his legal career to obtaining justice and maximum recoveries for those harmed by the wrongful and negligent acts of others.
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Heather A. Reynolds

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Chris Omlid

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Lance Smith

Prior to joining DeVaughn James, Lance spent two years working at an insurance defense firm in Topeka where he learned first hand the challenges that people injured at work and on the road face when attempting to obtain their just compensation.
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Garrett Heath

Garrett Heath has devoted his young legal career to fighting for people who are facing difficult challenges in their lives. Coming from a criminal defense background, he knows what it takes to stand up for the little guy, while maintaining an open and transparent line of communication with clients.
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Trace Tobin

Trace Tobin chose to become a personal injury attorney because of his devotion to serve those around him, and because of how massive collisions have touched his family's lives.
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Lauren Martin

Lauren Martin was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas where she obtained her undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from Washburn University (B.A. Cum Laude 2020).
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Amber Brehm

Amber Brehm spent thirteen years practicing civil litigation and established a good rapport with many medical providers, judges and court clerks across the state of Kansas.
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Clayton T. Sears

Clayton (Clay) Sears was strongly molded by his small-town upbringing in Independence, Kansas. Following his graduation from Independence High School, he attended Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas.
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Jamie Treto

As a first-generation Hispanic, Jamie Treto is no stranger to overcoming challenges and breaking barriers. Because of this, she is passionate about serving the Hispanic community and others going through difficult circumstances.
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Dillon Heginbottom

Dillon Heginbottom grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and loves to be from the greatest city in the mid-west. He is ecstatic to return post-graduation to help those in need who are from the community he grew up with.
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Tristan Johnson

Tristan Johnson grew up in Topeka, Kansas and played baseball at Allen County Community College where he was a baseball academic all-American.
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Sam Frost

Sam started his academic journey at Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with degrees in accounting, finance, and business administration.
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Tim Love

Tim Love is dedicated to the zealous representation of those who have suffered as a result of the negligent and wrongful acts of others. He deeply empathizes with those facing the tragic circumstances of personal injury.
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What Our Clients Say

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Roblyn Regier 
 
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I would recommend DeVaughn James to anyone. Chris Ransom is the best Paralegal on the face of the planet!  Extremely professional, courteous, kind and goes out of her way to make you comfortable. The attorneys are all great too, but she is second to none!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Robin Zachery 
 
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All staff are professional an understanding of your needs to move forward with your case ,i highly recommend Tim Love as well, Everyone was great, and Thank you all for your service 😊
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Kez Peakes 
 
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They did an amazing job and making sure my case, and my wife’s case were handled to the Letter. They make you feel like a part of the family and a fight for you up until the very end. If I ever needed another injury lawyer or attorney, I will definitely come back to DeVaughn James.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mohamed Joma 
 
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Vary good a helpful
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 JaNeane Dunn 
 
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They were very professional and very helpful. Got everything wrapped up in a timely manner
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 John Carmichael 
 
34 days ago
 
 
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Smart and professional lawyers.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Catie Lemke 
 
53 days ago
 
 
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I would absolutely trust DeVaughn James with any wreck in the Kansas City area!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lupita Vazquez 
 
88 days ago
 
 
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From start to finish, I felt supported and well taken care of. The team was kind, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer my questions.  They fought hard for my case, and made a very stressful experience much easier. I’m truly grateful for their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone needing legal representation.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Judith Esparza 
 
88 days ago
 
 
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Muchas gracias al abogado Preston por su servicio muy amable 🫶🏻!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Todd Mason 
 
94 days ago
 
 
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Sarah and Clay and the front desk employees are 100% awesome. Sarah & Clay both went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of.

Do your self a favor ask them to do your case if you get the chance to.

They will put your best interest first.

Thank You Sarah & Clay and the front desk people.
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