Atty. Samuel M. Wendt

Atty. Samuel M. Wendt

Attorney Samuel Wendt is a founding member of Wendt Law Firm P.C. and has dedicated his practice to representing injured people and their families. Sam has successfully represented countless people involved in automobile and commercial vehicle accidents, victims of medical malpractice and nursing home neglect, and wrongful death claims.

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About Samuel M. Wendt at a glance

Samuel M. Wendt is a medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Wendt Law Firm PC. Admitted to practice in Missouri, Missouri Bar and Missouri, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Educated at Washburn University (—, 2002) and University of Kansas (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Attorney Samuel Wendt is a founding member of Wendt Law Firm P.C. and has dedicated his practice to representing injured people and their families
  • Sam has successfully represented countless people involved in automobile and commercial vehicle accidents, victims of medical malpractice and nursing home neglect, and wrongful death claims
  • He has also represented hundreds of clients injured by defective pharmaceuticals and medical devices, such as Yaz/Yasmin, Avandia, and Actos, to name a few
  • Sam maintains a peer review rating of “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest available rating
  • He was the youngest attorney named by the Kansas City Business Journal as “Best of the Bar” in 2008
  • Sam also has been selected as one of Kansas and Missouri’s “Super Lawyers” by Thomson Reuters every year since 2008 and recognized by the publication as one of the Top 50 attorneys in Kansas City and Top 100 attorneys in the States of Missouri and Kansas
  • In 2010, Mr. Wendt was acknowledged by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as an “Up & Coming” attorney in Missouri, and in 2011, he was selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of Missouri’s Top 100 trial attorneys and “Top 40 Under 40.” In 2013, Mr. Wendt was included in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States where membership is reserved for those who have won multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements
  • In 2014, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association awarded Mr. Wendt the Thomas J. Conway Award, which honors a trial lawyer who exemplifies outstanding trial skills and the ability to be a fierce advocate

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel M. Wendt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel M. Wendt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Samuel M. Wendt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

Samuel M. Wendt is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Samuel M. Wendt is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel M. Wendt

Where is Samuel M. Wendt's law office located?
Samuel M. Wendt's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Wendt Law Firm PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel M. Wendt handle?
Samuel M. Wendt focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
Where did Samuel M. Wendt go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Samuel M. Wendt received?
Samuel M. Wendt's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Education

Washburn University
- 2002
University of Kansas
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Missouri, Missouri Bar
Missouri, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

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