Ryan Paulus
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Ryan Paulus
Biography
Ryan M. Paulus represents clients in a variety of contexts, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, consumer rights, personal injury, severance, wage and hour disputes and class and collective actions. Ryan’s confidence, perseverance, and attention to detail are invaluable to furthering his clients cause. He has won his clients over sixteen million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements and developed a record of success in significant and complex litigation. Ryan is also a combat veteran who served with distinction in Afghanistan as a SAPPER Company Operations Officer, earning both the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge before resigning from the military at the rank of Captain. Ryan has won numerous awards and accolades in his legal career including Largest Jury Verdicts, Missouri, Top 100 Trial Attorneys, Top 40 under 40, Best of the Bar, Super Lawyers Rising Star, U.S. News Best Law Firms, and AVVO perfect 10 out of 10 superb rating.
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Workers' Compensation
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Partner Hollingshead, Paulus, Eccher & Fry
Year: 2013 - 2016
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Principal Cornerstone Law Firm
Year: 2017 - Current
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Managing Member Paulus Law Firm L.L.C.
Year: 2007 - 2013
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Professional Associations
Veterans of Foreign Wars Member (Current)
National Employment Lawyers Association Member (2013 - Current)
Missouri Army National Guard Engineer Officer (Current)
Awards
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Combat Action Badge
United States Army
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Top 100 Trial attorneys
National Trial Lawyers
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Steel De Fleury Medal
United States Army
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Top 40 Under 40
National Trial Lawyers
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Largest Reported Jury Verdicts
Missouri Lawyers Weekly
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Best of the Bar
Kansas City Business Journal
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers
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10 out of 10 superb rating
Avvo
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Bronze Star
United States Army
Education
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University of Missouri - Columbia J.D. (2007)
Year: 2004 - 2007
Speaking Engagements
Employment Law Update, 8th Circuit Employment Convention, NELA
Employment Law Update, 8th Circuit Employment Convention, NELA
Certifications
- Certificate in Dispute Resolution: University of Missouri, Columbia
Websites
http://www.cornerstonefirm.com
Website
Cornerstone Law Firm
8350 N. St. Clair Ave, Suite 225, Kansas City, MO 64151
(816) 741-8889