GOVERNMENT
Dysart Taylor attorneys work closely with government entities to minimize risk and avoid litigation stemming from operational and administrative issues. Our attorneys have decades of experience advising municipalities in matters relating to governance and operations, drafting intergovernmental agreements, resolutions, regulations, policies and ordinances. We are experienced in issues relating to civil rights defense, contract disputes, workers compensation and premises liability. We have extensive experience representing highway departments, roadway design professionals, and roadway maintenance personnel in claims arising from motor vehicle accidents.
Transportation & Logistics
- Dysart Taylor’s transportation and logistics attorneys gained national prominence with the advent of complex trucking regulations. Through the decades, we have been involved in landmark litigation involving the transportation industry, and our team includes six former presidents of the Transportation Lawyers Association.
Real Estate
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Dysart Taylor’s real estate group has extensive experience in real estate law, including site development arrangements with governmental agencies, environmental compliance, public and conventional financing, zoning, development and boundary disputes. Our attorneys are seasoned litigators who have brought multiple real estate disputes through litigation and arbitration.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Dysart Taylor’s experienced and well-respected attorneys offer governmental entities experienced litigation and dispute resolution services before state and federal courts. Our attorneys have substantial litigation experience at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts and represent matters including business and commercial disputes, transportation, products liability, insurance, employment law, construction law, administrative law, personal injury, wrongful death and bankruptcy.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
Ketchum and Litecky celebrate 20th anniversary of the USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection at annual event in Beverly Hills
April 3, 2026 Dysart Taylor shareholder/director Amanda Pennington Ketchum chaired this year’s 20th anniversary celebration of the USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection, which featured many special touches to recognize the milestone. Ketchum and fellow shareholder/director...
Ketchum leads Women’s Month initiatives for the USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection’s 20th Anniversary
March 20, 2026 As Chair of the USLAW NETWORK Women’s Connection, Dysart Taylor shareholder/director Amanda Pennington Ketchum is leading initiatives for the celebration of the group’s 20th anniversary. With activities planned for the entire month of March, Ketchum has...
Bob Cotter receives Dean of the Trial Bar Award from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
March 11, 2026 Former Dysart Taylor president Bob Cotter has been selected to receive the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s (KCMBA) Dean of the Trial Bar Award at the upcoming Annual Bench-Bar and Boardroom Conference. The Dean of the Trial Bar Award is...
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