Brian attended William Jewel College, graduating summa cum laude in 1990. He graduated law school in 1993 from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. While in law school, Brian served on the Board of Advocates, the National Environmental Law Moot Court Team, and the Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review. He has received numerous honors for his trial skills, including receiving the Order of the Barristers award given to the top students in trial advocacy and the Fred L. Howard Award for Excellence in Advocacy.
Most recently, Brian has distinguished himself through his work representing individual plaintiffs in serious personal injury, wrongful death,trucking and medical device litigation cases. In 2005, Brian was selected to the Board of Governors for the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. Additionally, he is a member of the American Association of Justice (serving as a State Delegate and a Committe Memebr in the products liability and medical device litigation sections), the Orthopedic Device Litigation Group (Member), the Missouri Bar Association (serving on the Civil Practice and Tort Law Committees), the Kansas Bar, and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (a sustaining member serving on the Solo and Small Firm Practice and Tort Law Committees).
Brian’s accomplishments include being listed by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the highest verdicts and settlements. He is routinely called upon to give presentations for other attorneys for Continuing Legal Education, speaking frequently on the practice of civil litigation and evidentiary issues. Brian is the author of the Missouri Bar Evidence Deskbook: Chapter 20: Scientific Evidence (Mo. Bar Publications 2006, 2010); Plaintiff’s Personal Injury: Statutes That Effect Liability, (NBI, Inc. 2006); and A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Kansas, (NBI, Inc. 2003).
Brian is a resident of Lee’s Summit, Missouri with his wife Stacey Mortimer and four children, Emily, Caroline, Claire and Scott. Brian and Stacey are active members in the Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church, serving on the Children’s Ministry Board and assisting the Church in various legal matters.
Practice areas
Automobile accidents involving semi-trucks are complex cases and require an attorney who is experienced and knowledgable with the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations. Typically semi-truck accidents result in serious injuries or death.
28 years
Wrongful death cases are complex cases in which a loved one has died as a result of the fault of another person or corporation. Wrongful death cases can be the result of a semi-truck accident, automobile accident, drunk driver, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, exposure to a defective product, failure of a medical device, construction accident, industrial accident, on the job accidents and fires.
28 years
Car accidents are usually the result of the negligence of a driver in operating the motor vehicle. This negligence could be the failure to pay attention, speeding, improper parking, driving while intoxicated, falling asleep at the wheel, talking on the phone while driving, texting while driving, following too closely or rear ending another vehicle. Injuries range from small bruises and contusions to broken bones, brain injuries and death.
28 years
We handle cases involving defective medical devices including cases involving failed hip implants and failed knee implants, vaginal mesh cases, pain pump cases, defective pacemakers, and defective spinal stimulators.
28 years
Languages spoken
English
Two Pershing Square
2300 Main Street, Ste. 170
Kansas City, MO, 64108
Nash & Franciskato Law Firm
2300 Main Street
Suite 170
Kansas City, MO, 64108
Nash & Franciskato Law Firm
2300 Main Street
Suite 170
Kansas City, MO, 64108
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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KS | Authorized to practice law | 1994 | 04/27/2022 |
MO | Good Standing, Active | 1993 | 02/08/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Kansas and Missouri Top Product Liability Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Kansas and Missouri Top Product Liability Attorney | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Kansas and Missouri Top Product Liability Attorney | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Kansas and Missouri Top Product Liability Attorney | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Kansas and Missouri Top Product Liability Attorney | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Top Product Liability Attorney in Kansas and Missouri | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Top Attorney in Missouri | KC Magazine | 2012 |
Top Product Liability Attorney in Kansas and Missouri | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Top Product Liability Attorney in Kansas and Missouri | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2010 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Kansas City Legal Leader for Pro Bono Activity | Missouri Lawyers Weekly | 2009 |
Top Attorney in Kansas and Missouri | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2009 |
Top Attorney in Missouri and Kansas | SuperLawyers | 2008 |
Fred L Howard Award for Excellence in Advocacy | University of Missouri School of Law | 1993 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Nash & Franciskato Law Firm | 2005 - Present |
Partner | McLeod Nash & Franciskato Law FIrm | 2002 - 2005 |
Associate | Chionuma and Associates, P.C. | 1998 - 2002 |
Associate | Peterson and Associates, P.C. | 1994 - 1998 |
Associate | Placzek & Francis | 1993 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | Board of Governors | 2017 - Present |
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Torts Law Committee | Chairman | 2015 - Present |
National Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Justice for Missouri Families | Member | 2005 - Present |
Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance | Sponsor | 2002 - Present |
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Fellow of the Bar | 1994 - Present |
Kansas Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1994 - Present |
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Board of Governors | 1993 - Present |
Missouri Bar, Tort Law Committee | Member | 1993 - Present |
American Association for Justice | State Delegate | 2010 - 2017 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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NBI, Inc. | "Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Statutes That Effect Liability" | 2010 |
Missouri Bar CLE Deskbook | Chapter 20: Scientific Evidence | 2010 |
National Business Institute Seminar | "Obtaining the Best Settlements for Personal Injury Clients: Consider Key Issues That Arise During the Settlement Process" | 2008 |
National Business Institute Seminar | "A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Kansas | 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Missouri School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
William Jewell College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
University of Oxford, England | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Expert Witness Institute | Working With Expert Witnesses: The Plaintiff's Attorney's Perspective | 2009 |
American Association of Justice Annual Convention | Litigation Strategies in Personal Injury Cases Against Manufacturers of Defective Hip and Knee Implants | 2009 |
Missouri CLE | Work Effectively with Subrogations, Reimbursements, Liens and Privileges | 2008 |
Missouri CLE | Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients: COnsidering Key Issues that Arise During the Settlement Process | 2008 |
Missouri CLE | Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Statutes That Effect Liability | 2006 |
Kansas CLE | A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Kansas | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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$950,000 Settlement- Trucking Accident | $950,000 Settlement |
$400,000 Settlement: Automobile Accident | $400,000 Settlement |
$2.4 Million Wrongful Death Settlement | $2.4 Million Settlement |
$725,000 Settlement Against Restaurant | $725,000 Settlement |
$2 Million Wrongful Death Settlement | $2 Million Settlement |
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Jason Call, Unknown Attorney on Dec 4, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Brian and I went to law school together and both started our legal careers at law firms in Springfield, MO. Brian has always had a sharp wit, tireless energy and a mountain of talent. He works hard for his clients and knows how to achieve the best results. I endorse him without reservation.
John Boyd, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is an exceptionally skilled trial lawyer whose talents serve those who deserve justice.
Jason Call, Unknown Attorney on Dec 4, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Brian and I went to law school together and both started our legal careers at law firms in Springfield, MO. Brian has always had a sharp wit, tireless energy and a mountain of talent. He works hard for his clients and knows how to achieve the best results. I endorse him without reservation.
John Boyd, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is an exceptionally skilled trial lawyer whose talents serve those who deserve justice.
Spencer Farris, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Jul 30, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Brian not only knows his stuff, but he takes his client's needs seriously. His clients benefit from his talent and drive, as well as his experience and reputation in the legal community.
Robert Palmer, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian is an excellent lawyer and I am pleased to endorse him!!!.
Brian Amick, Car accident Attorney on Mar 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian is a great trial attorney and very well respected by his peers.
Brett Emison, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brian Franciskato is an excellent lawyer and out in front of many complex in cases, like metal on metal hip defects. I highly recommend Brian and his firm.
Stephen Sanders, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Feb 16, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Brian has worked tirelessly, and very successfully, on behalf of scores & scores of persons injured by dangerous and defective medical products. When you need an attorney to help you bring your claim against a medical product manufacturer, look no further than Brian Franciskato.
Mark Katz, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Jensen, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 1, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Brian is a great lawyer for your complex personal injury or defective drug case.