Rachel L. Gardner is an attorney in our Kansas City office where she focuses her practice on municipal law, business law, and insurance defense. She writes briefs for submission to all levels of state and federal courts. Further, she performs research for all areas of law handled by the Firm, including identifying relevant legal issues, locating applicable laws and case precedents, and analyzing their implications for a specific case or […]

John M. McFarland is a partner in our Kansas City office where he focuses his practice on federal and state court civil litigation, including disputes in the intellectual property, labor and employment, and general tort and business/contract disputes. He has broad and deep experience in a sophisticated and complex business litigation environment. Prior to joining CMDA, Mr. McFarland served as the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of a group […]

Jacklyn Paletta is an Of Counsel attorney in the Firm’s Kansas City office. With more than a decade of experience in civil litigation, Jacklyn Paletta provides advice and counsel to a variety of business professionals. She is extremely adept negotiating disputes with an eye towards mitigating litigation costs. Whether employment, land-lord tenant, acquisitions or divestments and more, she aids her clients in drafting contracts and efficiently resolving controversies. As a […]