Cornerstone Law Firm
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Founded in 2007, Cornerstone Law Firm, based in Kansas City, MO, is a dedicated veteran-led legal practice. The firm prides itself on advocating for the rights of individuals against corporations, insurance companies, and businesses of all sizes. With a focus on employment law, personal injury, and consumer rights, Cornerstone Law Firm handles both large class actions and individual matters. The firm's skilled team, led by Ryan Paulus, offers experienced representation in a variety of cases, from discrimination and harassment to personal injury disputes. They are committed to ensuring justice prevails and offering clients the diligent representation they deserve.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Cornerstone Law Firm
8350 N St. Clair Avenue, Suite 225
Kansas City, MO 64151
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12 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Partner
Cornerstone Law Firm
2018 - Present
Managing Partner
Adelson Testan Brundo Novell & Jimenez
2014 - 2018
Associate
Cornerstone Law Firm
2017 - Present
Rule 13 Certified Intern
Cass County Prosecutor's Office
2014 - 2014
Associate
Hollingshead, Paulus, Eccher & Fry
2014 - 2016
Intern for the Honorable David P. Chamberlain
Circuit Court of Clay County Missouri
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk
Northland Injury Law
2012 - 2014
Law Intern
City of Gladstone
2009 - 2009
Principal
Cornerstone Law Firm
2017 - Present
Partner
Hollingshead, Paulus, Eccher & Fry
2014 - 2016
Managing Member
Paulus Law Firm LLC
2009 - 2014
Contract Attorney
Shook Hardy & Bacon, Kansas City, Mo/Overland Park, Ks
2008 - 2009
Associate
Guilfoil Law Group
2007 - 2008
Associate
Cornerstone Law Firm
2017 - Present
Associate
Hollingshead, Paulus, Eccher & Fry
2014 - 2016
Associate
Robert Pahlke Law Group
2011 - 2014
Education
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
2007
Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy
2016
University of Missouri, Columbia
2004
University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)
2011
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
2014
National Employment Lawyers Association
2014
National Employment Lawyers Association
2014
Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy
2013
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
2007
National Employment Lawyers Association
2012
University of Northern Iowa
2004
University of Nebraska College of Law
2011
University of Kansas
2004
Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy
N/A
2016
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Law
2014
University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)
Communication Studies
2011
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
Law
2007
University of Missouri, Columbia
2004
National Employment Lawyers Association
2014
National Employment Lawyers Association
2014
Ross T. Roberts Trial Academy
2013
National Employment Lawyers Association
2012
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
Law
2007
University of Northern Iowa
Public Administration
2004
University of Nebraska College of Law
Law
2011
University of Kansas
Biology
2004
Associations & Affiliations
National Employment Lawyers Association
Iowa State Bar Association
Nebraska State Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Missouri Bar
Kansas Bar Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (Kansas City chapter)
Member
Missouri State Bar
Member
Kansas City - Ross T. Roberts American Inn of Court
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (Kansas City chapter)
Member
Clay County Bar Association
Member
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Member
Platte County Bar Association
Member
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Member
Missouri Bar
Member
American Bar Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (Kansas City chapter)
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (Nebraska Chapter)
Member
Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
Member
Publications
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Fundamentals of Employment Law: Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace
2016
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Fundamenals of Employment Law: Racial, Sexual and Other Harassment in the Workplace
2016
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Employment Law: Rights, Benefits and Emerging Issues - Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues
2016
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
The Fundamentals of Employment Law: Sexual, Racial and Other Harassment in the Workplace
2015
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
The Fundamentals of Employment Law: Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace
2015
Sterling Educational Services (SES)
Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law - Record Keeping During Employment
2014
The Urban Lawyer: American Bar Association Law Journal
Marsh v. County of San Diego
2012
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
2014
Speaking Engagements
Fundamentals of Workers' Compensation
Temporary Benefits, Partial and Total
2016
Fundamentals of Employment Law
Racial, Sexual and Other Harassment in the Workplace
2016
Fundamentals of Employment Law
Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace
2016
Employment Law: Rights, Benefits and Emerging Issues
Workplace Challenges of Privacy, Social Media and Technology Issues
2016
Workers' Compensation: The Settlement Process and Hearings
Ethical Issues
2016
The Fundamentals of Employment Law
Sexual, Racial and Other Harassment in the Workplace; Privacy and Social Media in the Workplace
2015
Advanced Workers' Compensation
Overview of the Workers Compensation Process from Defense Prospective
2015
Hiring and Terminating: The Ins and Outs of Employment Law
Record Keeping During Employment
2014
Speaking Engagement
Alcohol Offenses
2008
Business over Breakfast Series
Missouri Workers Compensation Law
2008
Tools of the Trade: Essentials of Litigation
Employment Law for the Personal Injury or Workers Compensation Attorney
2013
Services offered
Discrimination Lawyers
Divorce Lawyer
Employment Law Attorney
Personal Injury Lawyer