Bill provides effective representation in high-stakes litigation, tailoring his approach to the unique needs of each client and case.
Overview
Bill is a veteran litigator with extensive experience handling complex matters in federal and state courts. He focuses his practice on representing clients in civil and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on creditor rights, lender liability and business disputes. His practice also extends to real estate and construction law, employment litigation, medical malpractice and personal injuries.
Bill's representation extends to a diverse range of industries, including financial services, chemical and aviation manufacturing, health care and insurance. His clients include property owners, developers, construction firms, financial insitutions and major corporations.
Earlier in his career, Bill served as a member of the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, where he practiced criminal law and served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. He also served as a staff judge advocate to the San Diego Naval Base Commander and for Submarine Squadron 11.
Experience
Maas v. Amos Fin. LLC, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 147063 (Defeated federal consumer protection claim against lender.)
Sipple v. Zevita, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 127333 (Defeated sovereign citizen claims against law firm.)
Midfirst Bank v. Jeter-Sipple, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 105691 (Defeated sovereign citizen claims against lender.)
Wilmington Sav. Fund Soc'y v. Holverson, 60 Kan. App. 2d 142 (Kan.App.2021) (Successfully appealed judgment against lender on statute of limitations issue.)
Jones v. Fay Servicing, LLC, 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19176 (Defeated borrower's state and federal law consumer protection act claims against loan servicer.)
Cenlar FSB v. Anderson & Byrd, LLP, 585 S.W.3d 354 (Mo.App.W.D. 2019) (Defeated law firm's appeal of malpractice judgment obtained by lender.)
Allen v. Martin Leigh & Laws PC, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19024 (Defeated borrower's wrongful foreclosure sale claims against trustee.)
BMO Harris Bank v. Hawes Trust Invs., LLC, 492 S.W.3d 607 (Mo.App.W.D. 2016) (Defeated collateral attack on lender's state court judgment.)
Curtiss-Manes-Schulte, Inc. v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57836 (Defeated general contractor's performance bond claim against surety company.)
Reverse Mortg. Solutions, Inc. v. Estate of Estate of Hunter, 479 S.W.3d 662, 663 (Mo.App.W.D. 2015) (Defeated land owner's appeal from a quiet title judgment.)
BMO Harris Bank, N.A. v. Dunn, 313 P.3d 838, 2013 Kan. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1109 (Kan.App. 2013) (Defeated commercial borrowers' appeal of judgment awarding lender attorneys' fees.)
BMO Harris Bank, N.A. v. Dunn, 2013 Kan. App. Unpub. LEXIS 578 (Defeated commercial borrowers' appeal of judgment on promissory note.)
States Res. Corp. v. Gregory, 2012 Mo.App. LEXIS 186 (Mo.App.S.D. 2011) (Transferred negative Southern District decision to the Missouri Supreme Court and favorably settled litigation.)
Tucker v. Gunter, 2008 Mo. App. LEXIS 1279 (Challenge to municipal earnings tax.)
Mies Wholesale Meats, Inc. v. Kan. City Meat & Poultry, Inc., 2007 Kan. App. Unpub. LEXIS 533 (Defended commercial guarantor.)
Messer v. Amway Corp., 106 Fed. Appx. 678 (2004) (Product liability case, defective warning label.)
Aerotech Res., Inc. v. Dodson Aviation, Inc., 91 Fed. Appx. 37 (2002) (Obtained jury trial judgment for aircraft broker regarding defendant's interference with sale.)
JDN Dev. Co. v. Terra Venture, Inc., 265 F. Supp. 2d 1239, 1242 (2003) (Defeated broker's real estate commission claim for an unsuccessful sale.)
SBKC Serv. Corp. v. 1111 Prospect Partners, L.P., 105 F.3d 578 (10th Cir. 1997) (Appealed judgment denying lender's claim against commercial borrower regarding an unsuccessful LaJolla, California, project.)
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Recognitions
Recognitions
Rated "AV Preeminent®," Martindale-Hubbell
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Johnson County Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
USNA MOKAN Parents Club (past president and member of organization serving Kansas and Missouri area students at the U.S. Naval Academy)
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish (past parish council member)
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
Education
University of Notre Dame, J.D.
Rockhurst University, B.A., B.S.