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Scott Adam Shachtman
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Biography
Kansas City Trial Lawyer Scott Shachtman has more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, most of which he has spent fighting for the rights of men, women and children who have suffered serious personal injuries. Scott can be reached at or at You can also see The Shachtman Law Firm online at .
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
25 years
Medical Malpractice
20%
25 years
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
20%
25 years
Personal Injury
20%
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Kansas for 28 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 28 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
The Shachtman Law Firm
4600 Madison Avenue, Suite 810, Kansas City, MO, 64112
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Scott Adam Shachtman's Reviews
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Posted by William | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Better than Excellent!
Scott was thorough, knowledgeable, intuitive, confident, skillful, and relentless in pursing a recovery for the claim. In addition to his legal talents, his inter-personal skills with clients, witnesses and opposing counsel is more than a plus. We would not hesitate to ask Scott to help us in any l...
Posted by Courtney | October 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Best Lawyer Ever!!!!
I have known Scott for about 11 years or so and he has been the best lawyer to not only me but my family. Scott has been everything and if he couldn't help he always lead us in the right direction. I would recommend him to any and everybody. He always allows you to walk away from any situation with ...
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Too good to be true
Scott is the type of attorney that everyone is looking for. Not Only is his super smart and very good at what he does specifically, his "bedside" manner is terrific with his clients. Our personal experience with Scott was fantastic he exceeded our every expectation.
Posted by Janmarie | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attorney and Person
Scott is interested in your outcome in all ways. Settlement and health. He will fight for what you need.
Posted by Susan | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney
He was really on my side.
Scott was very caring, knowledgeable and guided me through all of the proceedings with a high level of professionalism.
Scott Adam Shachtman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I've worked with Scott on a number of cases. Scott is an excellent attorney who consistently gets great results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I shared an office with Scott for several years and we also worked on a case together. I've found Scott to be a smart, intuitive, and well-respected attorney that knows how to work a case and get results for his clients. He is also of the highest ethical standards, and cares deeply for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Kevin McManus
Personal injury lawyer
Michael Sexton
Personal injury lawyer
Jason Amerine
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, The Shachtman Law Firm
Associations
2010 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar FoundationChair, Public Service Committee
2010 - Present
Kansas Association for JusticeMember
2002 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMember
1998 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar FoundationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Gary Barnes v. Kansas City Power & Light
Settled
Education
1997
University of Missouri at Kansas City
J.D.
1994
University of Kansas
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2017
Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Traumatic Brain Injury
2014
Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Tactics
Personal Injury Trials
2014
Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Tactics
Jury Selection
2013
Litigating Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Insurance Bad Faith
2012
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law
2011
Nuts and Bolts of Personal Injury Cases
Personal Injury Cases
2010
Premises Liability Case and Trial Preparation
Premises Liability
2010
Plaintiff;s Personal Injury Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Plaintiff's Personal Injury Cases
2009
Deposition Skills Seminar
Deposition Skills
2008
Personal Injury Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Calculating and Proving Personal Injury Damages
2008
Obtaining the Best Personal Injury Settlements
Personal Injury Settlements
2008
Art of Depositions Legal Seminar
Art of Taking a Deposition
2007
Effective Trial Techniques
Trial Techniques
Publications
2017
National Business Institute Seminar
How to Overcome Defenses and Creatively Present Evidence in Brain Injury Cases
2014
National Business Institute Seminar
Using Jury Selection to Increase Your Success at Trial
2013
National Business Institute Seminar
Litigating Bad Faith Insurance Cases
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Understanding the Law of Damages in Personal Injury Cases
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Personal Injury Settlements
2008
National Business Institute Seminar
Calculating and Proving Damages in Personal Injury Cases
2008
National Business Institute Seminar
The Art of Taking Depositions
2008
National Business Institute Seminar
Obtaining the Best Personal Injury Settlements
2007
National Business Institute Seminar
Trial Techniques
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
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24 Oct 2020
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Dental file left in my tooth during a root canal procedure. Abbcess . bone damage. Have to have tooth removed under
20 Oct 2017
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Can a police officer run your temporary tags to your name and tell if you have warrants?
24 Oct 2017