Bortnick & McKeon

Bortnick & McKeon maintains its Kansas City office at Suite 700 on E 8th Street, positioning the firm in a convenient downtown location for clients across the metro area. The practice covers personal injury, workers compensation, and criminal defense, which means clients facing a combination of legal challenges after an accident or arrest can work with a single firm rather than juggling multiple attorneys. The firm has earned a perfect 5-star rating on Yelp. Having attorneys who handle both civil injury matters and criminal defense gives Bortnick & McKeon a distinctive profile in the Kansas City legal community. A client injured in an accident who also faces related charges, or a worker hurt on the job who encounters legal complications, can find representation under one roof. The firm's approach centers on direct communication with clients and a willingness to take cases through the full legal process when a fair resolution is not offered early.

Bortnick & McKeon assists clients with personal injury claims arising from car accidents, slip and falls, and other incidents caused by negligence, as well as workers compensation cases where an employee was hurt or became ill due to workplace conditions. The firm also defends clients facing criminal charges, from misdemeanors to more serious offenses. Attorneys at the firm handle communication with insurance carriers, file the necessary court documents, and represent clients at hearings and trials. The combination of civil and criminal practice areas allows the firm to respond to a wide range of urgent legal situations.

New clients at Bortnick & McKeon typically begin with a consultation where the attorneys review the facts of the situation and explain what legal options are available. For injury and workers comp cases, the firm collects evidence, medical documentation, and witness information before engaging with insurance companies or opposing counsel. Criminal defense clients receive a review of the charges and evidence along with a clear explanation of potential outcomes. Throughout every case, the attorneys keep clients informed and involved in major decisions, explaining developments in plain language rather than legal jargon.

Bortnick & McKeon serves clients throughout Kansas City, Missouri and the greater Jackson County region from their downtown office on E 8th Street.