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  • Fighting for Justice: Our Pro Bono Case to Free Byron Case
    Fighting for Justice: Our Pro Bono Case to Free Byron Case

    Recently featured in the KC Star, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott attorney Brian Russell filed a motion with the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, in Byron Case’s direct appeal from 2004. This ...

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  • Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell Recognized by Super Lawyers in 2023
    Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell Recognized by Super Lawyers in 2023

    We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been honored as Super Lawyers again for 2023. Matt Meyerkord : Personal Injury Super Lawyer Marking 12 years of ...

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  • Super Lawyers 2022 Recognition: Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell
    Super Lawyers 2022 Recognition: Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell

    We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been honored as Super Lawyers again for 2022. Matt Meyerkord: Personal Injury Super Lawyer Marking one decade of ...

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  • Vote for Us: Best Law Firm in KC
    Vote for Us: Best Law Firm in KC

    Wow! Thanks to your nominations, we have been nominated for Best Law Firm in Kansas City in The Pitch’s Best of KC 2022. The ballot only includes the five law firms with the most nominations, and ...

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  • Attorney Nick Hergott Featured on the KCMBA Podcast
    Attorney Nick Hergott Featured on the KCMBA Podcast

    Attorney Nick Hergott was recently featured on the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s podcast, “In Re KCMBA”. Nick got the opportunity to share his background and his role as the president of ...

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  • Nick Hergott Selected as President of the KCMBA Solo and Small Firm Section
    Nick Hergott Selected as President of the KCMBA Solo and Small Firm Section

    We are proud to announce that our very own Nick Hergott was recently selected as the President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section! “The Solo ...

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  • Proud to Collect Bears for KCPA’s Bears on Patrol Initiative
    Proud to Collect Bears for KCPA’s Bears on Patrol Initiative

    Every year, the Kansas City Paralegal Association partners with the Kansas City Police Department to collect stuffed animals for their Bears on Patrol program. The Kansas City Police Department ...

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  • Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell All Recognized by Super Lawyers
    Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell All Recognized by Super Lawyers

    We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been recognized as Super Lawyers for 2021. Matt Meyerkord: Personal Injury Super Lawyer Matt was recognized as a ...

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  • Vote for Us: Best Law Firm in KC
    Vote for Us: Best Law Firm in KC

    Here we go again! Thanks to your nominations, we made it onto the Pitch’s Best of KC 2021 ballot! The Pitch received 54,683 nominations from over 12,000 people, making this the biggest nominations ...

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  • Nominate Meyerkord, Russell and Hergott
    Nominate Meyerkord, Russell and Hergott

    Nominate Us: Aiming to Win Best Law Firm (Again!) Last year we won The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City Best Law Firm thanks to all your nominations and votes. To honor our clients and the work we’ve done ...

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  • Celebrating Our 7th Anniversary
    Celebrating Our 7th Anniversary

    This May we celebrated 7 years as Meyerkord, Russell, and Hergott. Although this past year presented unique challenges, we remain grateful for your support in allowing us to do what we love. Thank You ...

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  • Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott All Recognized by Super Lawyers
    Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott All Recognized by Super Lawyers

    Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is thrilled to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been selected for 2020 recognition by Super Lawyers. Matt was recognized as Personal ...

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  • Meyerkord Russell & Hergott Named Best Law Firm in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020
    Meyerkord Russell & Hergott Named Best Law Firm in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020

    It's official – we won! Thanks to your votes, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott has been named Best Law Firm in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020 ! It was an honor to be chosen as one of the top five ...

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  • Attorney Nick Hergott Selected as President-Elect for KCMBA Committee
    Attorney Nick Hergott Selected as President-Elect for KCMBA Committee

    Attorney Nick Hergott has recently been selected as the 2021 President-Elect for the Kansas City Metropolitan Board Association Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section Committee. "The KCMBA is a great ...

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  • Vote For Us For Best Law Firm: The Pitch’s Best Of KC
    Vote For Us For Best Law Firm: The Pitch’s Best Of KC

    Thanks to your nominations, we made it on The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020 ballot, Kansas City’s longest running Best of KC! The ballot only includes the five law firms who received the most ...

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  • Get Your Missouri Ballot Notarized for Free At Our Office
    Get Your Missouri Ballot Notarized for Free At Our Office

    Free Mail-In and Absentee Ballot Notary During the August primary and November general elections in 2020, Missouri voters are eligible to cast ballots by mail with notarization of the ballot envelope. ...

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  • Celebrating our 6th Anniversary with a Donation to Miracle of Innocence
    Celebrating our 6th Anniversary with a Donation to Miracle of Innocence

    This year we celebrate the 6 th anniversary of the founding of Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott. Normally, we’d celebrate by throwing a party or sending out gifts to close friends and colleagues. But this ...

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  • Celebrating 6 Years This May
    Celebrating 6 Years This May

    May 2020 marks our 6 th anniversary! While this year is a bit (ok, a lot!) different than most, we are still celebrating and want to thank our friends, family, colleagues, and most of all, our ...

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  • Support Local: Lunch in Kansas City's River Market
    Support Local: Lunch in Kansas City's River Market

    Although we are working from home, myself and my partners are still trekking to the office once or twice a week for a few hours. This gives me a break from homeschooling my kids and lets me scan in ...

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  • Brian Russell and Nick Hergott Named 2019 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
    Brian Russell and Nick Hergott Named 2019 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers

    Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is pleased to announce that Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been selected to the 2019 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Brian was recognized as a ...

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  • Bears on Patrol Donations Support Kansas City Missouri Police Department
    Bears on Patrol Donations Support Kansas City Missouri Police Department

    The officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department are often faced with tough situations. When a child is involved, that tough situation can be heartbreaking. Offering comfort is a small act ...

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  • Celebrating Five Years As Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott
    Celebrating Five Years As Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott

    In 2014, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott was founded when attorneys Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell, and Nick Hergott joined forces. We realized the impact we could make on the lives of our clients and we ...

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  • Attorney Matt Meyerkord Recently Featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly
    Attorney Matt Meyerkord Recently Featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly

    Personal injury attorney Matt Meyerkord was recently featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. His article, “Car-Crash Cases: How to Investigate Distracted Driving” takes a look at the distracted driving ...

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  • Matt Meyerkord and Nick Hergott Recognized as Top Rated Lawyers
    Matt Meyerkord and Nick Hergott Recognized as Top Rated Lawyers

    Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is pleased to announce that Matt Meyerkord and Nick Hergott have been named Top Rated Lawyers by Super Lawyers for 2018. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding ...

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  • Matt Meyerkord Wins Plaintiff Verdict in Hazardous Fall Case
    Matt Meyerkord Wins Plaintiff Verdict in Hazardous Fall Case

    Meyerkord Russell & Hergott won a jury verdict for their plaintiff who was injured in a slip and fall accident in Kansas City, Missouri. A jury sided with the plaintiff, represented by Matt Meyerkord ...

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  • Proud Supporters of the River Market Community Association
    Proud Supporters of the River Market Community Association

    Mark your calendars for the July River Market Community Association Summer BBQ! We're proud to sponsor this free community event that celebrates the vibrant neighborhood we call ours. Join us ...

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  • Celebrating Our 4th Anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott
    Celebrating Our 4th Anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott

    In 2014, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott was founded when Nick Hergott joined Brian Russell and Matt Meyerkord. Since then, we’ve worked hard to help our clients make right the wrong that’s been done to ...

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  • Nick Hergott Wins Plaintiff Verdict in Distracted Driving Case
    Nick Hergott Wins Plaintiff Verdict in Distracted Driving Case

    Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott won a jury verdict for their plaintiff who was rear-ended while sitting at a red stop light. A Kansas City, Kansas jury sided with the plaintiff, represented by Nick ...

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  • Brian Russell and Nick Hergott Honored as Super Lawyers Rising Stars
    Brian Russell and Nick Hergott Honored as Super Lawyers Rising Stars

    We are proud to announce that Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been honored by Super Lawyers as Rising Stars for 2017. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 ...

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  • Matt Meyerkord Recognized as Top 100 Attorney in KS/MO
    Matt Meyerkord Recognized as Top 100 Attorney in KS/MO

    We are excited to announce attorney Matt Meyerkord has been selected as a Super Lawyers Top 100 Attorney in Missouri and Kansas. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than ...

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  • All Three Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott Attorneys Honored
    All Three Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott Attorneys Honored

    We are proud to share that all 3 of our attorneys - Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott - were selected by the Kansas City Business Journal as the Best of the Bar for 2016. The Best of the ...

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  • Nick Hergott Receives the KCMBA's Young Lawyer of the Year Award
    Nick Hergott Receives the KCMBA's Young Lawyer of the Year Award

    We are proud to announce that partner Nick Hergot t has been recognized by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA) as the Young Lawyer of the Year. About the KCMBA & Young Lawyer of the ...

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  • Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott
    Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott

    Thank You for Your Support May 2015 marks our first anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott. In 2014, Meyerkord & Russell joined forces with Hergott Law to better serve our clients and we've had a ...

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  • Attorney Brian Russell Settles Slip & Fall Case for $28,500.00
    Attorney Brian Russell Settles Slip & Fall Case for $28,500.00

    The legal team at Meyerkord & Russell is excited to announce that Attorney Brian C. Russell recently settled a case for $28,500.00. His client has been seriously injured after falling down the ...

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  • Attorney Meyerkord Settles Accident Claim for $25,750
    Attorney Meyerkord Settles Accident Claim for $25,750

    The legal team at Meyerkord & Russell is pleased to announce that Attorney Matthew D. Meyerkord was recently successful in settling an accident claim for $25,750.00. His client had been injured while ...

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  • Donating to Charities
    Donating to Charities

    As a Kansas City personal injury attorney, I recently enacted a firm-wide policy of donating 5% of every fee to charity. Giving is important to me and this commitment is something I feel strongly ...

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