Morris Laing is a full-service law firm providing experienced legal representation across a wide range of administrative law, appellate practice, civil litigation, commercial litigation, construction law, and corporate law matters.
Our experienced Kansas attorneys handle complex commercial litigation, general business disputes, creditors’ rights, and insurance coverage disputes, offering strategic advocacy for businesses, institutions, and individuals in Kansas and beyond. Morris Laing also represents clients in employment law and employment litigation, including workplace disputes, compliance issues, and claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination.
When appropriate, the firm assists clients through mediation and alternative dispute resolution, seeking efficient and cost-effective outcomes. Across all practice areas, Morris Laing combines deep legal experience with practical guidance focused on results.
Morris Laing has a long and respected history of representing clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies at all levels. Firm attorneys also assist in preparing applications and other regulatory filings for ongoing business activities, and advise clients on regulatory compliance requirements affecting business operations.
From its inception, the firm has represented oil and gas companies in matters before the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (and its predecessor). We have represented electric and natural gas public utilities and telecommunications providers in state regulatory proceedings.
The firm has long had a strong employment law practice, and our attorneys have regularly represented employer clients in all types of administrative proceedings.
We routinely represent clients in formal and informal proceedings and appeals before such agencies as the Board of Tax Appeals, the Kansas Corporation Commission, the Office of the Securities Commissioner; the Internal Revenue Service, the Kansas Department of Revenue, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission, the Kansas Human Rights Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the United States Department of Labor, and the Kansas Department of Labor.
Attorneys for Morris Laing have experience in the prosecution and defense of actions seeking recovery under the federal and state antitrust laws and have prosecuted class actions seeking recovery for Sherman Act and state law violations.
The firm has also participated in the defense of companies charged with antitrust violations. In 2004, attorneys with the firm secured a nearly $4,000,000 verdict in favor of a retailer who had been terminated pursuant to a vertical price fixing agreement. That verdict was affirmed by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2006, but was reversed by a 5-4 decision by the United States Supreme Court in 2007.
Morris Laing has also served as Liaison counsel for a plaintiff class in an MDL proceeding that resulted in a judgment in favor of the class in excess of one billion dollars, and, as the case was pending before the Supreme Court, resulted in a settlement for the class in an amount in excess of $800,000,000.
In litigation cases, Morris Laing clients find our most valuable asset to be the experience of our litigators and the respect they command.
The firm has practiced civil litigation since its founding. We have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in matters ranging from simple contract disputes to complex multi-district federal court litigation.
Our experience includes litigation in the areas of energy, employment, commercial transactions, banking, and personal injury. We have handled class action claims, disposition of estates, non-compete covenants and employment suits, tortious interference with contracts, land damage cases, contract disputes and a wide range of other matters on behalf of our clients.
Morris Laing has been involved in developing new theories of law in partnerships and in cases of first impression regarding insurance law. We have argued cases before state and federal courts throughout the nation.
Whether representing private individuals or large corporations, Morris Laing offers the full range of representation. Utilizing a team approach, we provide the necessary expertise and technical support to handle each clients’ needs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Commercial litigation is an area in which the firm has invested significant resources to ensure that our clients receive effective and efficient representation. Morris Laing’s commercial clients range from local entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies and international corporations; they demand knowledgeable, experienced legal representation in both state and federal courts.
Morris Laing’s attorneys possess a wealth of experience in this area, having represented clients in numerous state and federal court venues and in arbitration, mediation and a variety of other forms of alternative dispute resolution. We have handled cases ranging from simple contract disputes and covenants not to compete, to issues dealing with trade secrets, franchise agreements, and intellectual property cases. The firm has been involved in a number of notable cases of first impression on banking law issues. We have conducted complex commercial litigation on behalf of clients involved in all facets of the business community.
With the knowledge and depth of experience Morris Laing brings to this area, our clients can be assured their commercial litigation issues will be resolved effectively, whether by trial or otherwise.
For businesses facing intricate legal conflicts – whether involving commercial transactions, franchise disputes, trade secrets, or complex contract issues, Morris Laing’s commercial litigation team delivers skilled representation tailored to the stakes and industry context of each matter.
Commercial litigation is an area in which the firm has invested significant resources to ensure that our clients receive effective and efficient representation. Morris Laing’s commercial clients range from local entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies and international corporations; they demand knowledgeable, experienced legal representation in both state and federal courts.
Morris Laing’s attorneys possess a wealth of experience in this area, having represented clients in numerous state and federal court venues and in arbitration, mediation and a variety of other forms of alternative dispute resolution. We have handled cases ranging from simple contract disputes and covenants not to compete, to issues dealing with trade secrets, franchise agreements, and intellectual property cases. The firm has been involved in a number of notable cases of first impression on banking law issues. We have conducted complex commercial litigation on behalf of clients involved in all facets of the business community.
With the knowledge and depth of experience Morris Laing brings to this area, our clients can be assured their commercial litigation issues will be resolved effectively, whether by trial or otherwise.
The construction law attorneys at Morris Laing are dedicated to providing a complete range of legal services to the construction industry, from drafting or reviewing contracts to resolving disputes in mediation, arbitration or litigation.
We recognize the fast pace at which construction moves and we are prepared to provide timely service on any type of problem which may arise.
Our core philosophy is to serve clients by helping them avoid disputes. Our construction attorneys are active participants and speakers at seminars for other lawyers and the construction industry. Our group serves primarily mid-western clients, but assists them in construction matters throughout the United States.
Morris Laing’s attorneys regularly defend and pursue claims brought by consumers under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (“KCPA”). Liability under the KCPA is wide ranging and technical. If you have been sued or are interested in pursuing claims under the KCPA it pays to have competent counsel.
The KCPA generally prohibits deceptive acts and practices in addition to unconscionable conduct. Whether the conduct rises to a violation of the act must be determined on a case-by-case basis. Morris Laing offers a full range of representation in this area and utilizes a team approach to handle each clients’ needs in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Morris Laing’s attorneys are skilled in representing policyholders in disputes against their insurance companies. Whether the issues arise from a home or auto policy, our attorneys have the knowledge to guide you through the process to get the most out of your recovery.
Disputes that may arise in this area include improper denial of claims, failing to process your claim on time, and offering unreasonably low settlements. *This area of our practice does not include insurance coverage opinions.
Morris Laing has attorneys who are experienced in conducting neutral investigations regarding workplace complaints (sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, retaliation and bullying, by way of example) in private companies and not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions (colleges, universities, K-12 schools).
Having an attorney-investigator who is experienced in the legal issues that are implicated in the many situations where a complaint is made helps to insure that the investigation is focused on the right issues, and that the investigation provides direction, as well as legal protection, for the company involved.
The investigative process can also be an effective tool to aid management in making decisions, such as about employee discipline or terminations, accommodations for a disability or religious practice, or addressing internal conflict.
A growing area of practice at Morris, Laing is alternative dispute resolution. Several Morris Laing attorneys, each with years of litigation and practical experience in their respective practice areas, regularly serve as mediators for civil cases in litigation in both state and federal court.
Mediation expertise is offered in medical malpractice, personal injury, aviation, employment and other civil cases. These attorneys have received mediation training, and believe mediation is an important alternative to continued litigation. They strive to assist parties in reaching resolution.
Another form of alternative dispute resolution is arbitration. Diane H. Sorensen is a panel member for employment cases for the American Arbitration Association. The goal of arbitration is to help litigants achieve speedy and cost-effective results.
Assessing liability against a health care provider can be a difficult decision. However, in today’s medical environment, it is unfortunate that health care providers do not always meet the high trust the public bestows upon them. As a result, patients have been seriously injured and sometimes die as a result of substandard medical care.
Managing medical negligence and medical malpractice cases is a complex and difficult process. As a result, Morris Laing investigates claims of medical negligence in a thorough manner and only accepts representation when it is clear there has been a serious violation of the standard of care.
We do not take lightly the implications of making a claim against a health care provider. However, the attorneys at Morris Laing recognize that patients sustaining injury as a result of medical negligence require the highest level of representation. Morris Laing has not only the resources, but also the fine-tuned expertise to meet this responsibility.
For more information, please visit www.kansascollision.com, a Morris Laing site dedicated to personal injury law.
Accidents involving motor vehicles, including semitractor-trailers, unfortunately, are a way of life in the United States. Too many times, these accidents cause catastrophic injuries and/or death. Jeff Carmichael, John W. Johnson, and Cameron Michaud will answer your questions, help you through the intricate insurance issues, and pursue claims through litigation.
Morris Laing attorney, John J. Ambrosio, has more than two decades of experience representing fellow attorneys in cases of legal ethics issues, providing expert counsel throughout the process of a Kansas Bar complaint, investigation, formal hearing, and Supreme Court appearance.
Mr. Ambrosio also lends his significant knowledge of the ethics investigation process to applicants for admission to the Kansas Bar before the Board of Admission. His depth of experience and commitment to his clients provide him with the skillset to protect his clients’ futures in the legal profession.
Morris Laing’s personal injury attorneys represent individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. Our team has extensive experience handling complex personal injury claims and provides clients with dedicated legal guidance, thorough case investigation, and aggressive advocacy throughout every stage of litigation.
The firm handles a broad range of personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, truck and semi-truck collisions, product liability claims, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. Morris Laing is particularly experienced in representing victims involved in serious car, trucking, and commercial vehicle accidents.
With the support of experienced legal staff and substantial litigation resources, our attorneys work to secure the compensation clients deserve for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term recovery needs.
Defective products injure and kill thousands of people every year. Federal and state regulatory agencies try to address this problem, but provide no remedies to the actual victims. The product liability attorneys at Morris Laing have long recognized the impact a product failure resulting in injury or death can have upon families. Therefore, we have developed the know-how to successfully pursue claims involving a wide list of defective products ranging from automobile air bag failure, unguarded machines, unsafe farm implements, and general defective designs.
The Kansas Wrongful Death Act empowers the heirs of an individual who dies as the result of negligent conduct to claim damages for their losses from the party or parties responsible for that individual’s untimely death.
These claims typically are made on behalf of surviving spouses, children and parents. The law limits recovery to only the immediate heirs as governed by Kansas law.
Claims under the Kansas Wrongful Death Act are not only complex, but also very emotional. Our wrongful death attorneys bring a special expertise to these delicate matters with a wealth of experience dealing with wrongful death cases, which may run the gamut of motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, airplane crashes, construction accidents, and other negligent activity that might result in a person’s death. Assisting heirs through the intricacies of liability theories, damage, and injury elements is a task that can be reliably placed in the trust of the attorneys of Morris Laing.
For more information, please visit www.kansascollision.com, a Morris Laing site dedicated to personal injury law.