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Biography
Ryan M. Paulus protects individuals’ civil rights across a broad range of matters, including employment discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower claims, consumer protections, personal injury, severance negotiations, and wage-and-hour disputes. His perseverance, confidence, and careful attention to detail drive outcomes in both major class actions and one on one representation. With a demonstrated history of success in complex litigation, Ryan approaches each case strategically to secure meaningful results for clients. A decorated combat veteran, he served with distinction in Afghanistan as a SAPPER Company Operations Officer, receiving the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge before leaving the military as a Captain.
"The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100" Award Recipient -- Fighting for Those Harmed by Others
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
20%
Sexual Harassment
20%
Car Accident
15%
Discrimination
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-50%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2014 2012
Licenses
Licensed in Kansas for 9 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 18 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Cornerstone Law Firm
(816) 741-8889
Fax
5821 NW 72nd Street, Kansas City, MO, 64151
cornerstonefirm.com/Gallery
Online Presence
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Posted by Nick M | November 10, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Discrimination Client
Ryan Paulus represented me suing a large restaurant chain for discriminating against me. He got me a great result. I would highly recommend Hollingshead, Paulus & Eccher.
Posted by Eric | June 23, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
The best lawsuit attorney I have met.
Mr. Paulus was courteous and professional during our corporate lawsuit. He goes above and beyond expectations for his clients. We won our lawsuit and he continues to reach out to his clients to make sure we have all questions answered. I highly recommended his services.
Ryan Michael Paulus's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ryan is a powerful advocate for his clients and works hard to obtain the best result for each individual client."
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
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"I have known Ryan for many years. There are few lawyers that will fight for your rights as vigorously as Ryan will. He deeply cares about his clients and their cases. To top it all off, he is a skilled litigator and trial lawyer. If the government or an insurance company won't give you the justice you deserve, Ryan will take your case to trial. While I have endorsed Ryan as a lawyer practicing in the area of Wrongful Termination, I also know that his knowledge and experience in other legal areas, such Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Personal Injury, and Car/Auto Accidents, is superb. I enthusiastically endorse Ryan as a lawyer who will fight to get the compensation and justice that you deserve!"
"Ryan Paulus is highly respected in the legal community. He is very knowledgeable about the law, and passionate about his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
Grant Freeman
Employment and labor lawyer
Blake Green
Personal injury lawyer
Marc Middleton
Employment and labor lawyer
John Moffitt
DUI and DWI lawyer
Kevin Jones
Employment and labor lawyer
Amy Maloney
Employment and labor lawyer
Joshua Lippes
Class action lawyer
Theodor Kaplun
Personal injury lawyer
Mohamed Seifeldein
Personal injury lawyer
Thomas Degn
Personal injury lawyer
Jonathan Marx
Personal injury lawyer
George Salinas
Personal injury lawyer
Albert Crosner
Personal injury lawyer
Malcolm LaVergne
Personal injury lawyer
Adam Smallow
Personal injury lawyer
Larry Wall
Personal injury lawyer
Eli Stiers
Class action lawyer
Stephen Fowler
Personal injury lawyer
Claude Wyle
Personal injury lawyer
Joseph Martinous
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Largest reported plaintiff verdicts/judgments, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
2014
2014 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Clients' Choice 2012: Employment, Avvo.com
2010
The Bronze Star Medal, President of the United States
2009
Combat Action Badge, United States Department of the Army
2009
Overseas Service Ribbon, United States Department of the Army
2009
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, United States Department of the Army
2009
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, United States Department of the Army
2009
NATO Afghanistan Service Medal, United States Department of the Army
2008
Reserve Components Achievement Medal, United States Department of the Army
2006
Humanitarian Service Medal, United States Department of the Army
2006
Excellence for the Future Award, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2005
Army Achievement Medal, United States Department of the Army
2001
National Defense Service Medal, United States Department of the Army
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Principal, Cornerstone Law Firm
2014 - 2016
Partner, Hollingshead, Paulus, Eccher & Fry
2009 - 2014
Managing Member, Paulus Law Firm LLC
2008 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Shook Hardy & Bacon, Kansas City, Mo/Overland Park, Ks
2007 - 2008
Associate, Guilfoil Law Group
Associations
2011 - Present
Kansas City - Ross T. Roberts American Inn of CourtMember
2010 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association (Kansas City chapter)Member
2009 - Present
Clay County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Veterans of Foreign WarsMember
2008 - Present
Platte County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2007 - 2009
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
William P. Griffin vs. City of Kansas City Missouri
$154,654.70 judgment for the Plaintiff
Tanisha Ross-Paige vs. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Board of Police Commissioners
7.5 Million Dollar Jury Verdict for the Plaintiff
Peter Uwaeke et al. vs. Swope Community Enterprises Inc. et al.
$1.15 Million Dollar court approved settlement for Plaintiffs.
Education
2014
National Employment Lawyers Association
Trial Workshop
2014
National Employment Lawyers Association
8th Circuit Employment Lawyers Conference
2013
Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy
Trial Academy Inn of Court
2012
National Employment Lawyers Association
8th Circuit Employment Lawyers Convention
2007
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of Northern Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Step into your legal career
Advice to new lawyers
2014
Eighth Circuit NELA 2014 Employment Law Conference
Missouri Legal Issues: Employment Law Update
2008
Speaking Engagement
Alcohol Offenses
2008
Business over Breakfast Series
Missouri Workers Compensation Law
Publications
2014
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"Jury awards $7.5 million to ex-St. Louis officer who claimed harassment, retaliation"
2014
The Washington Times
"Jury awards $7.5 million to ex-St. Louis officer"
2014
Claims Journal
"Missouri Jury Awards $7.5M to Ex-St. Louis Cop"
2014
2014
Courthouse News Service
"Harassed Cop Wins $7.5 Million Jury Award"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Do I have a chance? Fired after my employer called ambulance for me
07 Feb 2013
Q&A
Can my employer deduct a 30 min. lunch even though I don't take one?
19 Jan 2013
Q&A
Do i have to answer questions to my boss regarding a pending case that a fellow employee has against him for sexual harassment?
21 Nov 2012