Phyllis Norman is the founding attorney of the Norman Law Firm LLC. now Norman and Graves, LLC. Phyllis’ practice focuses on personal injury, class action and mass tort litigation. Phyllis is committed to helping individuals regain their livelihood and their peace of mind. Phyllis and her team possess the litigation and trial experience necessary to navigate the justice system and attain positive results for clients.
Phyllis started her career working for a boutique firm dealing primarily in class action litigation where she worked to obtain over $100 million in results for class action participants, including being involved in one of the largest wage and hour class action settlements in the state of Missouri. In 2009, she moved to one of Kansas City’s most prestigious plaintiffs’ law firms – Langdon & Emison where she represented clients in large product liability litigation, personal injury litigation, class action and mass tort litigation. Phyllis worked to obtain two product liability verdicts totaling $31 million dollars and obtained numerous settlements on behalf of clients.
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4505 Madison Avenue, Suite 220, Kansas City, MO, 64111
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Posted by Laith | March 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My experience
Very knowledgeable lawyer and her staff very friendly. Kept me updated throughout my case. Always been available to answer my questions
Posted by Shannon | March 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent attorney with Excellent Results
I was involved in an unfortunate auto accident that wasn't my fault. During treatments, I realized I was probably going to have to seek counsel and started reaching out to attorney's. Phyllis was above and beyond the most personable, caring and accomplished attorney I chatted with. She was responsive...
Posted by Jennifer | September 06, 2017
Great services!
Phyllis was always available to answer any quesions I had whether it was email or by phone! Best service I have ever had with a lawyer. I would definately suggest her to anyone in need of legal services.
Posted by Julie | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Client
Phyllis Norman and her staff are the absolute best. This was my first experience in needing legal representation but, not the first attorney I selected. I was involved in a serious auto accident in 2015 in Kansas City and I live in Orlando. So not only did I not know of an attorney in Orlando, I cert...
Posted by Laurie | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Professional & competent
I was seriously injured volunteering for a large corporation with an unyielding insurance agent & company that initially refused to cover my medical expenses and lost wages. After my initial surgery and prolonged recovery, Phyllis was hired as an additional attorney to help with my case. Phyllis is a...
"I endorse Phyllis. She is active and well-respected in our legal community and works hard for her clients."
"Phyllis is a superb lawyer and genuine good person. Phyllis will shoot you straight and give you a candid assessment of your case."
"Phyllis is highly motivated and works diligently for her clients. I have witnessed her going out of her way to make sure client's needs were met and goals were attained. She is highly competent in this area of law and a joy to work with. She has the ability to be a strong advocate for her clients while maintaining respectable relationships with opposing counsel. She is highly respected by both peers and clients."
"Phyllis is a very knowledgeable attorney who is also very easy to work with to get to a result that everyone understands and is happy with the result. She has great experience and works really hard for her clients."
"I have known Phyllis since we were in law school together. Over the years she and I have worked on a number of cases together and each time I have been impressed by her knowledge and skill. She is an amazing person and attorney."
"It is my privilege to endorse Phyllis. She is a fabulous attorney committed to obtaining results for her clients which are thoughtful, legally superior, and truly in the clients' best interest."
"Phyllis is one of the best attorneys in Kansas City. I would refer her any large case that I have involving trucks, trains, products or any other personal injury case because she knowledgeable and truly works up the case. I endorse Phyllis without any hesitation."
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2014
Top 50 Missouri and Kansas Women Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top 100 Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Diamond Award, Association of Women Lawyers
2012
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Decade Award, UMKC Law School
2012
Up and Coming Lawyer, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2011
Young Lawyer of the Year, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
2011
Women's Justice Rising Star, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2011
President's Award, Association of Women Lawyers
2015 - Present
Owner, The Norman Law Firm
2009 - 2014
Attorney, Langdon & Emison
2003 - 2009
Attorney, Law Offices Of George A. Barton, PC
2014 - Present
16th Circuit Judicial Retention CommitteeAppointed Member
2013 - Present
Joint Commission on Women in ProfessionBoard Member
2013 - Present
Association of Women Lawyers FoundationBoard Member
2013 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysBoard Member
2003 - Present
Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas CityPast President
At Large Board Member
2013 - 2016
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar FoundationBoard Member
2003
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2000
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