Atty. Todd A. Scharnhorst
Todd A. Scharnhorst is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.
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Todd A. Scharnhorst is a personal injury attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1995) and Missouri (2006). Educated at Washburn University (J.D., 2006). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Todd A. Scharnhorst is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Todd A., who practices law in Kansas City, Missouri, has been recognized since 2007
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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.
Todd A. Scharnhorst is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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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