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Richard Watts Morefield
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Biography
For more than 30 years, Rick Morefield has handled lawsuits ranging from multi-million dollar business disputes to relatively simple auto accident cases. He has helped individuals and businesses obtain justice in cases involving wrongful death, traumatic brain injury, breach of contract, fraud, breach of partnership agreement, defective products, motorcycle wrecks, auto wrecks, trucking wrecks, and premises liability (injuries on dangerous or poorly maintained property). His focus is on helping those who have been most seriously harmed by the wrongdoing of others.
Rick began his career at a large Kansas City area law firm and primarily represented the interests of large corporations and insurance companies in business litigation, insurance litigation and tort defense. He soon realized that his heart was with those who have been seriously injured. In 1993, he was one of the founders of a firm that represented primarily individuals and small businesses. In 2014, he started the law firm of Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC along with Andrew Speicher and Stan Bachman. Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC focuses on helping individuals and business get justice when they have been wronged by the carelessness, negligence, or bad conduct of others.
What makes Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC unique is that the firm not only provides high-quality legal representation to individuals and businesses, but it also provides pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney. The firm is committed to providing assistance through legal aid services and also provides free legal assistance in the areas of freedom of speech and religion.
Because the pursuit of justice is so important to him, Rick also gives back through involvement with the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) where he is a past Chair of the 2000 member Litigation and Trial Practice Committee and serves as an editor of The Brief, the TIPS quarterly law magazine. He has also served as an instructor at the American Bar Association / American Board of Trial Advocates Trial Academy where he had the privilege of teaching trial skills to less experienced lawyers. Rick is a frequent instructor at continuing legal education seminars for other lawyers. He served for many years on the elder board of his local church, plays guitar in the worship band, and frequently teaches adult education classes.
Rick has received numerous recognitions from legal organizations. He has been recognized as a Missouri and Kansas SuperLawyer every year since 2005. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury has received the Top 10 Attorney Award (Kansas) from the National Academy of Personal injury Attorneys and he is listed as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers (Kansas) by the National Trial Lawyers, and was selected by America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, fly-fishing, and trying to master Kansas City-style barbecue on his backyard smoker.
My goal is to help you get your life back when you have been harmed. Call me at (855) 973-0127 ext. 1.
Helping you with the physical, emotional, and legal impact of concussions and brain injuries.
30 years of trial, appeal, and mediation success.
Helping you obtain justice and peace following the loss of a loved one.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
34%
40 years
Litigation
20%
40 years
Brain Injury
18%
33 years
Wrongful Death
18%
40 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 395-450 per hour
Contingency
35%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2020
Licenses
Licensed in Kansas for 38 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 39 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
MSB Law, LC
(913) 839-2808
Fax
(913) 839-2807
Fax
11814 W. 135th St., Overland Park, KS, 66221
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Richard online.
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Posted by Alexis | January 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
Exceptional service + reliable attorney!
Working with this lawyer was a wonderful experience for our organization. We're a non-profit that was faced with an unexpected situation and Richard guided us through with ease. He was knowledgeable, quick to respond, and very professional. Our board was so pleased with the help we received from More...
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Replied last January 06, 2021Thank you Alexis. It was a privilege to help your organization.
Posted by Audrey | March 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Excellent Experience working with Rick.
Rick was very helpful to me with my brain injury after a car accident. Being new to the litigation process, I was unsure of what to expect and a little anxious. Rick patiently listened to my concerns and clearly explained the process. He clearly set expectations, so when my case took a few years t...
Posted by Bri | June 22, 2015 | Personal Injury
Trustworthy and Caring
Following a car accident where I sustained an injury, when I was not able to reach a fair outcome with the other driver's insurance company, I reached out for help. An old friend recommended that I contact Rick and I am so glad she did. I felt at ease with Rick from our very first phone call. He neve...
Posted by Magan | June 15, 2015 | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent & Personable
I spent many years working closely with Rick on our case. He was respectful and always made me feel like he was diligently working to pursue my best interests. I've worked with a lot of attorneys in my line of work, but Rick was different. I say that because Rick ALWAYS took my calls when he was in t...
Richard Watts Morefield's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Rick since the days of Law School. Since that time, Rick's integrity, depth of countless legal issues, combined with his foremost presence in the courtroom, essentially places him at the pinnacle of countless legal venues. Rick's personal and professional skills place him at the peak of virtually every level. In brief, Rick is a remarkable attorney, inside and out."
"Rick is a man of the highest integrity. Whether you are his client, opposing counsel or wearing the black robe as judge, his word is his bond. A zealous advocate, Rick will leave no stone unturned to advance your interests legally and ethically. It is my pleasure to enthusiastically endorse Rick Morefield without reservation to anyone needing an excellent, experienced trial attorney."
"Rick knows his way around the law. Give him a call if you need personal injury help on both sides of the state line."
"I endorse Richard. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Morefield is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney."
"For over 25 years, Attorney Morefield has been the go to guy for personal injury matters in Kansas and Missouri. I highly recommend him for his professionalism and abilities in his field. A true expert."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers in America Plaintiffs Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Superlawyer, Kansas and Missouri Superlawyers
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Kansas, The National Trial Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Kansas, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Member, Morefield Speicher Bachman LC
1993 - 2014
Shareholder and Director, Bottaro, Morefield, Kubin & Yocum, P.C.
1986 - 1993
Associate, Stinson Morrison Hecker
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionEditor, "The Brief"
2018 - 2019
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section and American Board of Trial AdvocatesNational Trial Academy Faculty
2017 - 2018
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionChair, Litigation and Trial Practice Committee
2014 - 2015
Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section, American Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Task Force on Full Court Funding
2009 - 2011
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionCo-Chair, Task Force on Law Practice Management
2006 - 2008
American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice SectionEditor in Chief, "The Brief"
2004 - 2005
Lawyers Association of Kansas CityPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Newton v. Watts
Judgment of $6,018,659.56
Elias v. Boltz and Cline
Verdict of $2.487 million
Downey v. McKee, 218 S.W.3d 492 (Mo.Ct.App. 2007)
Verdict for plaintiff of $920,000.00.
Holmes v. S. Metro Fire Prot. Dist., WD74743, 2013 WL 5230804 (Mo. Ct. App. Sept. 17, 2013)
Summary judgment in favor of client Fire District
Education
1986
University of Kansas School of Law
J.D.
1983
Rice University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Basic Mediation Training - 2012
Speaking Engagements
2022
National Trial Academy
Trial Techniques
2018
2017
Career Choice Series
Trial Lawyers: Working Both Sides of the “v.”
2017
30th Annual Media and the Law Seminar - The Fickle Future of First Freedoms
A Five Star Review: Navigating the Pros and Cons of Crowdsourced Media for Your Clients and Firm
2015
ABA/TIPS Section Conference
So You Want to Enhance Your Insurance Defense Practice? Tips for Becoming a Valuable Partner to In-House Counsel
2013
Heartland Paralegal Association Fall Conference
The Art of Communication: Getting the Information You Need
2011
Winning with the Masters
The Art of Advocacy: Lessons from Preachers
2011
ABA/TIPS Fall Meeting
Written and Oral Advocacy
2011
ABA Annual Meeting
"May it Please the Court" Written and Oral Advocacy
Publications
2013
TortSource
Efficient and Ethical Management of Electronic Data
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What if insurance company makes offer and I verbally accept but have not signed the offer and change my mind?
26 May 2022
Q&A
I own a business and one of my vans with an employee driving was hit by a 69 year old man who only has $25,000/25,000 limits.
20 May 2022
Q&A
What is considered a fair settlement from my pain and suffering?
02 Sep 2021