About GM Law
A team of lawyers well versed in all areas of commercial and white-collar crime litigation”
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Founded in 1992, GM Law is a premier litigation boutique specializing in prosecuting and defending complex cases in Kansas, Missouri, and nationwide. With a proven track record of success in trials, arbitrations, and appeals, we are trusted to handle the most challenging disputes—often involving confidential, high-stakes matters for corporate and individual clients. Many of our most significant victories are never made public, but they have secured our reputation as a results-driven, powerhouse litigation firm.
What sets GM Law apart is our boutique size, which delivers focused, streamlined teams where every attorney knows the case intimately and fights with precision. This approach allows us to be nimble, aggressive, and cost-effective. We offer flexible fee structures—including hourly, contingency, and blended arrangements—tailored to each client’s needs and the demands of the case
GM Law attorneys are seasoned trial lawyers with extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants. We approach every matter with precision, urgency, and an uncompromising commitment to victory. Our depth of experience and history of results give our clients a decisive advantage—whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.
Jackson County, Missouri Represented Defendants/Counterclaim-Plaintiffs in successfully obtaining a $6.1 million jury verdict for breach of fiduciary duty and civil conspiracy, including $5.5 million in punitive damages, following a thirteen-day jury trial in Jackson County, Missouri. The plaintiffs initially filed claims against clients on various theories, all of which were dismissed by the Court prior to trial. At trial, persuaded the jury that Counterclaim-Defendants improperly used their control over Counterclaim-Plaintiffs to take monies for lavish personal entertainment and other self-dealing transactions, and that the award of punitive damages was appropriate to deter future conduct. Raizada Group, LP et. al. v. PHC Holding Company, LLC, et. al., No. 1416-CV14245 (Jackson County, Missouri, November 1, 2017).
Kmak v. American Century Companies, Inc. United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit In Kmak v. American Century Companies, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit unanimously affirmed the summary judgment ruling on all claims that the firm obtained in the district court for our client American Century. The case involved stock options that Mr. Kmak had exercised while employed at American Century and the company’s later exercise of call rights on that stock. The courts ultimately rejected Mr. Kmak’s claims that the company acted in bad faith in connection with the call rights on the stock, and The Eighth Circuit’s opinion on October 19, 2017 represents a complete victory in this case for American Century.
Meyers v. Garmin Int'l, Inc., et al. United States District Court for the District of Kansas Following over 2 1/2 years of litigation, the Firm’s client Garmin received an order dismissing the case on summary judgment and a denial of class certification. In addition to finding that Plaintiff’s claims failed as a matter of law, the Court found the undisputed evidence vindicated Garmin’s position that even after four years of use, plaintiff’s device had not reached the end of its useful life. The Court’s Memorandum and Order thus not only represented complete victory for Garmin, but demonstrated that the batteries used in Garmin personal navigation devices meet reasonable consumer expectations.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. v. Monitor Clipper Partners, LLC United States District Court (W.D. Mo.) Following a 10-day federal court trial, we obtained a jury verdict for $21.3 million in actual damages and $10 million in punitive damages in favor of Hallmark in a trade secret misappropriation lawsuit against private equity firm Monitor Clipper Partners. This verdict was affirmed in full by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in July 2014. Monitor Clipper used Hallmark trade secrets entrusted to a sister company, and forensic analysis uncovered evidence of data destruction by key employees of Monitor Clipper. The victory followed collection of a 2010 settlement for $12.5 million from Monitor Company Group.
American Century Investment Management, Inc. v. J.P. Morgan Invest Holdings, LLC AAA Arbitration, Award Confirmed in Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri At conclusion of six-week arbitration of breach of contract dispute against J.P. Morgan, we obtained a $373 million award in favor of American Century. Award was confirmed at trial court level, and a total of nearly $384 million was paid to our client (including interest). This is the largest known collected judgment in Missouri history.
Kansas City Power & Light Co. v. Rockwell Automation, Inc. (Jackson County Circuit Court) Obtained $452 million jury verdict for KCPL on product liability claims arising out of power plant explosion. After trial court reversed the verdict, the firm successfully appealed and the verdict was reinstated in full.