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Michael S. Hargens

Partner

Michael concentrates his practice on general business litigation, which frequently involves complex commercial litigation and class action. He represents privately held companies and major financial institutions, as well as clients in the insurance industry and manufacturing industry. His experience in the insurance industry includes the representation of healthcare insurance and title insurance companies. Michael also has extensive experience with a full range of commercial litigation for healthcare industry clients.

He is involved in all aspects of litigation -- from the initial filing or defense of the lawsuit through trial -- in state and federal courts throughout the United States. In addition, he handles a variety of appellate matters, such as the briefing and argument of the appeal.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, Rising Star, 2009, 2011-2012

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Lawyers Association of Kansas City, Board of Directors, 2010-present 
  • The Missouri Bar

Civic Involvement

  • Downtown Council of Kansas City

Clerkships

  • The Hon. Edwin H. Smith, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, 2001-2003