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Phillip Buchanan Grubaugh

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Phillip B. Grubaugh has been practicing law since 1975 and is licensed in the state of Missouri. He graduated with distinction from the University of Missouri as a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. While attending law school at the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law, Phil was awarded Order of the Coif, and he graduated as one of the top ten students in his law school class.

 

Phil started his legal career working as an associate attorney at the defense litigation firm Watson Ess Marshall & Engass, where he practiced general litigation. Two years later he practiced law as an associate at Deacy & Deacy, LLP, where he later became a partner of the firm. During the three-plus decades he spent at Deacy & Deacy, Phil had many victories while practicing personal injuy defense and commercial litigation, in addition to a number of successful appellate cases. 

 

In 2012, Phil moved to the plaintiff's side of the battlefield and joined the team at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys (KCAIA) as an Of Counsel attorney. Firm owner, James Roswold remarked, "His experience as a seasoned and skilled defense attorney has proven invaluable to the team, as we now have even more detailed insight into the other side's preparation of a civil case.

 

As a member of KCAIA, Phil now focuses his energy on obtaining fair and just compensation for seriously injured people throughout the Kansas City metro area. He prides himself on giving every case his personalized attention and knowing the details of each case inside and out, in order to provide the very best legal representation.

Practice areas

OtherCar accidentWorkers compensationMedical malpracticeSlip and fall accident
  1. Slip and fall accident: 20%

  2. Medical malpractice: 20%

  3. Workers compensation: 20%

  4. Car accident: 20%

    Our firm handles Kansas and Missouri motor vehicle accidents - Trucks, motorcycles, cars, trains and planes. Having worked on the defendant's side for many years, I know their playbook! It is true that insurance companies will seek to minimize and destroy your claim. They don't want to pay out,. They have shareholders to please. Your best defense is a good offense. Beyond documentation of your claim, you need a strategy! Let us do the fighting with the insurance companies! We're good at it!

  1. Personal injury: 20%

    Our firm handles a wide variety of personal injury cases that include medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and falls, and premises liability. Having worked on the defendant's side for many years, I know their playbook!

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

510 Walnut
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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Kansas City, MO Office

510 Walnut
Suite 100
Kansas City, MO, 64106

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Missouri Tiger Club Board of Directors

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11900 College Blvd.
Suite 310
Overland Park, KS, 66210

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
MOGood Standing, Active197509/07/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers33
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Top Attorney Car AccidentAvvo2014
Order of CoifUniversity of Missouri - Columbia School of Law1975
Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Missouri1971
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Of CounselMidwest Hemophelia Association2015 - Present
Outside Counsel to the Board of TrusteesMid-Continent Public Library2013 - Present
Of CounselKansas City Accident Injury Attorneys2012 - Present
PartnerDeacy & Deacy1978 - 2012
AssociateWatson Ess Marshall & Enggas1975 - 1977
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
The National Academy of Personal Injury LawyersMember2013 - 2017
University of Missouri Alumni AssociationBoard Member2004 - 2005
Tiger Club of Kansas CityPresident1993 - 1996
Tiger Club of Kansas CityBoard of Directors1989 - 2019
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember1985 - 2019
Missouri BarMember1975 - 2019
UMKC Law ReviewNotes & Comments Editor1974 - 1975
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
WebFinding the Right Personal Injury Attorney for My Case2018
PrintYour Guide to Making the Best Decisions About Your Case2018
webHow to Protect Your Finances After a Motorcycle Accident2014
webThe Truth About Missouri’s Continuum of Care for Brain Injury Victims2014
webHow to Negotiate With an Insurer After a Motorcycle Accident2014
webTBI Sufferers: Ask Your Lawyer These Questions2013
webCan Your Independence Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Do This?2013
webBroken Neck in an Overland Park Truck Crash? Understand Your Injury2013
webThree Things You Must Know From an Independence Brain Injury Attorney2013
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Missouri - Columbia School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1975
University of MissouriBA - Bachelor of Arts1972
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Personal Injury Evidence: Social Media, Smartphones, Experts and Medical RecordsMedical Records and Bills: Analyzing, Admitting, Using them to Win your Case2018
Personal Injury Evidence: Social Media, Smartphones, Experts and Medical RecordsSmartphone and Text Evidence in Personal Injury Litigation2018
Top Law Firm Personal Injury PracticeBest Attorney Ethics in Representing an Injury Victim2015
SEC Block PartyUnder the Influence: a paradigm shift2015
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, CLE CommitteeEvidence2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
New Career Enabled Through Injury SettlementSuccessful Medation of Soft Tissue Injury
Auto Collision with Physical & Psychological Injuries$175,000.00 result in mediation
Overcoming Disputed LiabilityCourt Order Mediated Settlement

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Phil Grubaugh provided me with sound legal case involving my case. I had many questions throughout the process and he took the time to answer them all in a way that I could understand clearly. His calm, yet determined manner, was reassuring as we dealt with the ups and downs of my case. His knowledge of the law and his interpretations were spot on. I would highly recommend Phil.
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Phil provided me great counsel and insight!

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Phil has proven to be a very wise and personable lawyer. I've known many. Heck, I was even married to one once! When it came to delicate legal matters, I believe it was Phil's experience that allowed him to efficiently navigate the complications that arose. Others might have been stopped cold. He saw the challenges as opportunities and stayed positive throughout. This gave me great confidence that I was in good hands.

A GREAT ATTORNEY!

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In my opinion, Phil Grubaugh is one of the finest attorneys in the Kansas City area. He is highly intelligent and dedicated to his work. I sense he obviously has a deep passion for the work he does. Phil is very knowledgeable about the practice. Any questions I have had for him are always answered and in great detail. Phil was great to work with, he has a great personality, and was always in good spirits. Anyone who works with Phil is sure to walk away with a smile. And he did a great job on my case. I highly recommend Phil Grubaugh and the entire team at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys.

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James Roswold, Car accident Attorney on Aug 25, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Phil Grubaugh has been a lifelong mentor of mine. I worked for him in the early 1990's and ever since then have turned to him for advice regarding the most challenging legal issues in my practice. I can say without reservation that he is one of the greatest legal minds I have ever had the chance to work with. Just as importantly, he is a great friend and confidant. I wholeheartedly endorse him on every level.

Timothy Miley, Car accident Attorney on Sep 5, 2014
Relationship: Other

Phil is a smart, generous person that is respected within the community. He represents his clients well and has an extraordinary legal mind.

Brian Beckcom, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Grubaugh has an excellent reputation in the legal community and works for an excellent law firm. I recommend him highly.

Corey Walker, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Phil is a compassionate advocate for those injured in Missouri in car accidents and other personal injury accidents. He has almost 40 years of experience and is dedicated to helping his clients.

Brent Adams, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. He has a great reputation and is highly regarded by other lawyers in his community. He had been the mentor to another great lawyer in Kansas City. Brent Adams

Kristen Hofheimer, Child custody Attorney on Jul 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Phillip Grubaugh is known for having an extraordinary legal mind and having the ability to get great client results quickly and efficiently. He has served as a respected mentor for attorneys in his field and is well liked by his clients.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Phillip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Michele Lewane, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Vaughan De Kirby, Immigration Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

After practicing law for over 30 years I know a serious accident or the death of a loved one can seem as if your world had come to an end. It is a time when you need the best advocate to see that your rights and future are protected. Phillip Grubaugh is the attorney you must put in your corner. With Mr. Grubaugh you come first – you can rest assured that you have a fine attorney with your critical interests as their only concern.

Charles Internicola, Franchising Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
Relationship: Other

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Grubaugh and the attorneys that he works with are an excellent group dedicated to informing and assisting their clients.

James Murphy, Car accident Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I am happy to endorse Phillip as an excellent car accident and injury attorney in Kansas City. His law firm is dedicated to helping injured victims in car accidents, and providing them with helpful information, BEFORE they even sign anything. His books are great to read (and free!), because he does a great job turning legal terminology into something understandable to the general public, and that is a quality hard to find in lawyers.

Christopher Davis, Trucking accident Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

David Lane, Car accident Attorney on Jun 10, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked with Phil on some very complex personal injury and insurance coverage matters. I am always impressed by the vast amount of legal expertise that he brings to the conversation. When working with Phil it is immediately apparent that he possesses an unequaled amount of knowledge in the legal fields of personal injury and insurance coverage. On top of that, Phil’s ability to quickly and concisely analyze intricate legal matters and how they might affect the client’s situation makes working with him a true pleasure.

Victor Finkelstein, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Phil is an excellent attorney. He has a strong grasp of legal issues and an incredible breadth of knowledge about personal injury law in Missouri and Kansas. He is thoughtful and incisive, and a pragmatic problem solver. Also he is an outstanding legal writer, whose analysis is clear and authoritative and his style persuasive and compelling. He is a dedicated and caring attorney who gives his best for his clients. I have enjoyed working with him on several cases.

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    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs120 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%

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