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Kerry C Connealy
also known as Casey Connealy
About Kerry
Biography
As an attorney in private practice in Kansas City, K.C. Connealy ("Casey") provides a wide range of estate planning services to his clients, with a primary focus on helping them provide for the security of their loved ones, reduce the estate taxes and avoid or at least minimize the costs and delays of probate, all with a well-crafted estate plan. He is a founding partner of Gaughan & Connealy and is a lifelong resident of Kansas City. He has been involved in national litigation in various districts around the country.
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Licensed in Missouri for 20 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 21 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Gaughan & Connealy
4400 College Boulevard, Suite 190, Overland Park, KS, 66211
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Kerry C Connealy's Reviews
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Posted by Don and KathyMayer | March 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Caring and competent
Casey Connealy is a caring and competent lawyer. He helped us with our will and trust and combined all that we need in one binder. He is smart and we would recommend him to anyone who needs their will and trust done.
Kerry C Connealy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. KC is an excellent professional, and truly cares for his clients. I am happy to recommend him."
"I met Casey through the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Casey is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable estate planning attorneys I have encountered. I am happy to recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have come to know Casey well through his participation in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I have been struck by his genuine interest in and ability to relate to the concerns others have in their lives. This gives Casey a unique ability to use his estate planning knowledge to craft solutions that address the issues that are most important to his clients. I would highly recommend Casey to anyone who believes that estate planning is important for their family."
"It is my privilege to endorse this lawyer. As a colleague of mine in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, he is committed to obtaining results for his clients which are thoughtful, legally superior, and truly in the clients' best interest."
"Casey is an exceptional attorney and a credit to the profession. I would recommend him to anyone needing to plan their legacy or deal with issues of estate planning or administration."
"I endorse this lawyer. Casey does a great job of listening to his clients and applying his skills and knowledge to provide the best solution and peace of mind."
"I know Casey through our mutual membership in the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is an excellent attorney and I am happy to recommend him."
"I have gotten to know Kerry through the nationally recognized American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Kerry's enthusiasm and dedication have truly made him a "Rising Star" committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of the families he serves. I endorse Kerry without reservation."
"I endorse and recommend KC without reservation! I consider him a friend and a mentor. He is an exceptional attorney in all respects."
"I am very pleased to be able to endorse Kerry's skills and experience in the field of Estate Planning. Kerry demonstrates a strong commitment to his clients and to the Kansas City community as a whole through educational workshops. He's recently been recognized as one of Kansas' "rising star" attorneys under 40. I highly recommend Kerry for Estate Planning Needs in the Kansas City area."
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"I endorse this lawyer. They are an expert in the field of estate planning."
"It is with great enthusiasm that I submit this recommendation for Kerry Connealy. Having practiced law, with an emphasis on estate planning, I can confidently say Kerry possess a unique ability to grasp complex issues and present them in a way that is readily understandable. More specifically, his use of technology and visual aids help his clients understand the cutting edge tax planning options available to them."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Leading Lawyer Global 250, Lawyer Monthly Magazine
2013
Rising Star, KC Business Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine
2002
Employee of the Year, University of Kansas - SUA
2001
Employee of the Year, University of Kansas - SUA
2000
Employee of the Year, University of Kansas - SUA
1999
Employee of the Year, University of Kansas - SUA
1998
Employee of the Year, SUA University of Kansas
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Gaughan & Connealy
2010 - 2012
Attorney, Brady & Associates
2005 - 2010
Attorney, Walters Bender Strohbehn & Vaughan
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Kerry C Connealy, Attorney at Law
Associations
2014 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Probate and Estate Planning CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
American Academy of Estate Planning AttorneysMember
2005 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Missorui State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
Kansas City - Ross T. Roberts American Inn of Court
Barrister
Sample of Legal Cases
McDonald et al. v. Kellogg
Donatti v Charter
First Option Bank v American Legion Endowment Fund et al.
In re Fuel Temperature Litigation
In re: Bisphenol-A Polycarbonate Plastic Products Liability Litigation
Daniels v. Young Mgmt Corp
Holwick v. 4T Total Lawn
Gajeski v. Pendurthi Properties, LLC
Worell v. Braden Roofing
Education
2004
University of Kansas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctorate
2004
University of Kansas School of Business
MBA - Masters of Business Administration
2000
University of Kansas
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Top Elder Care Strategies
Funding Sources for Long Term Care
2014
Strategies to preserve and protect your lifestyle and assets
Protecting your Assets
2014
Gaughan and Connealy Monthly Seminar Series
Protecting your Family and Leaving a Legacy
2013
H&R Block Monthly Lunch Series
Leaving a Legacy
2013
Gaughan & Connealy Monthly Seminar Series
Protecting Your Family and Leaving a Legacy
2013
Gaughan & Connealy Continuing Education Series
Transfer of Decedent's Property
2013
First Friday CCE
Charitable Remainder Trusts
2013
Farmers and Ranchers
Farmers and Ranchers Estate Planning 101
2013
Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
2013
CPE Lunch Series by Castlebar Asset Management
Estate Planning for Blended Families
2013
CPE Lunch Program: Estate Tax Update
Portability: When to elect and when not to elect
2013
Continuing Education
Family Limited Partnerships
2013
Ameriprise Education Day
Estate Planning for Financial Advisors
2013
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys Spring Summit
Initial Consultation Mastery
2012
Private Financial Advisor Conference
Estate Planning for Financial Advisors
2012
GC Monthly Estate Planning Series
Estate Planning for Non-Traditional Families
2011
Wyandotte County Bar Association
An Overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act
2011
KCMBA CLE Series
Whistleblower Employment Claims: A Master Course
Publications
2010
Kansas City Employment Lawyer Blog
FLSA Does not Preempt Wisconsin State Law Claims
2010
Kansas City Whistleblower Blog
Indiana Uses Whistelblowers to Step Up Enforcement of Medicaid Fraud
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers