The Dorsch Law Firm

About The Firm

We all work so hard to build our businesses, to build our families, to maintain our financial security, yet we often fail to anticipate the problems that may arise which threaten the fruits of our labor. At The Dorsch Law Firm we have extensive experience in helping you build your business and in planning for the care of your loved ones should you not be around to provide for them. Selecting a lawyer can be a difficult and confusing task, however, our commitment to personal service, prompt client communication and thorough representation has allowed us to develop client relationships that span many years.

 

 

Daniel B. Dorsch, Esq.

 

Dan has been practicing law since 1986. Prior to graduation from law school at the University of Kansas, Dan received a Bachelors of Business Administration from Texas Christian University. Before starting his own law firm in 2001, Dan worked for larger law firms and increasingly focused his practice on the core areas that the firm now concentrates on: estate planning, wills, and small business matters. Dan is well respected by his peers, has held leadership positions in his practice areas of law, and continues to train and educate himself in these core practice areas. It is Dan’s position that no matter when or in what condition a client walks through his door, there is something positive that can always be done to improve that client’s situation and welfare. This is the firm’s commitment to its clients.

Dan is dedicated to the Kansas City Community by involving his time and energy to the American Red Cross, Camp Fire USA, Douglas County Legal Aid Society and the Mayor's Task Force of Kansas City

He resides in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife Pam and their two children.

 

Education

J.D., University of Kansas, 1986, Lawrence, Kansas

BBA, Texas Christian University, 1979

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Kansas – 1986, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Missouri – 1987, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

The Dorsch Law Firm, LLC, Leawood, Kansas

Principal, 2001- Present
Specializing in Estate Planning, Wills, Construction and Small Business Law

Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP, Kansas City, Missouri

Counsel, 1997- 2001
A 600+ attorney law firm with offices worldwide. Responsible for all aspects of international and domestic companies, including the negotiation and development of a wide variety of transaction documents

Black & Veatch, LLP, Kansas City, Missouri

Associate General Counsel, 1992- 1997
Leading multinational engineering design firm. Projects included water management and recovery, electrical energy generation, petroleum and petrochemical processing systems.

Rose, Brouillette & Shapiro, Kansas City, Missouri

Associate, 1998- 1992


Wallace, Saunders, Austin, Brown & Enochs, CHTD, Overland Park, Kansas

Associate, 1986- 1998


Publications

Insurance Defense Costs and the Legal Defense Cost Containment Program: Is the Free Ride Over?, 53 Insurance Counsel Journal 580 (1986)

Community Activities

  • American Red Cross, Kansas City, Missouri
  • Camp Fire USA, Member of the National Board of Directors
  • Douglas County Legal Aid Society (providing pro bono legal assistance to area residents)
  • Mayor’s Task Force, Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, Missouri

Our Commitment

The Dorsch Law Firm believes it owes to anyone it represents, in any capacity, the highest level of technical performance which is current, innovative and unquestionably sound. This quality of advice must be coupled with an equally strong commitment to service.

We promise to render real personal service, with personal contact, follow-up and availability, and not to unduly rely on fax, voice mail or e-mail. Fair and competitive charges for services is a given, with complete disclosure before the commencement of our responsibilities and during the performance of those responsibilities.

We will never place ourselves in a position where a service to a client is compromised by any personal or professional interest inconsistent with that client's financial well being or otherwise.

We recognize the primary need for top-notch problem solving capability and clarity of expression in correspondence, documents and all oral communication, and also believe that our relationship with each client whom we serve is one of absolute trust and integrity.

We believe that we can always do something to help each of our clients, regardless of the simplicity or complexity of the problems that they face. Reaching out, with a spirit of complete commitment and understanding, is a must for the many sensitive situations in which we offer counsel. Our clients' interests motivate all that we do and guide each step that we take.

Daniel B. Dorsch, Esq.

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