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what we do
At Kuckelman Torline Kirkland we understand that each client and every case holds its own definition of success. Whether it’s going to trial or securing a negotiated resolution, we provide trusted and experienced counsel to meet our clients’ specific needs.
Our attorneys have secured more than $1.3 billion in verdicts and settlements for our clients, including more than $85 million in the last two years alone.
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People
Who We Are
Backed by years of experience in “Big Law,” our partners have a history deeply rooted in complex litigation. From this foundation, the team came together to create a different kind of firm. One that fights with an aggressive edge while layering in a collaborative ethos that fosters personal relationships and open communication.
NEWS
WHAT’S NEW
- 18 Jun 2024KTK Welcomes New Summer Associates John Shaughnessy and Madi Stapleton
- 14 Nov 2023KTK Proud to Sponsor THUNGERGONG! 2023
- 26 May 2023KTK Welcomes 2023 Summer Associate, Rachel Carr
- 20 Jan 2023Michael Crabb joins the Steps of Faith Foundation Board of Directors
- 17 Jan 2023Michael Crabb Begins Term as Chair, Civil Litigation Section, Johnson County Bar Association
- 16 Jun 2022KTK Welcomes New Summer Interns Caitlin Riffer and Joey Sanor
- 2 Dec 2021Michael Crabb elected to Vice Chair, Civil Litigation Section at Johnson County Bar Associaton
- 18 Nov 2021KTK Proud to Sponsor THUNDERGONG! 2021
- 16 Jul 2021KTK Welcomes New Summer Associate, Jacob Kuckelman
- 6 May 2021Salva to Chair The Whole Person Gala
- 11 Mar 2021Jennifer Salva Named Weigand of the Year
- 15 Dec 2020Michael Crabb elected to Secretary, Civil Litigation Section at Johnson County Bar Associaton
- 17 Nov 2020KTK ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AS 2020 SUPER LAWYERS
- 22 Oct 2020Jennifer H. Salva Joins KTK Law
- 10 Aug 2020KTK wins Daubert motion allowing significant latitude to Life Care Plan expert
- 22 Jul 2020Torline and Kirkland represent "Voice of the Chiefs" Mitch Holthus
- 18 Jun 2020KTK Welcomes Summer Associate, Ande Davis
- 5 Jun 2020KTK Welcomes Summer Clerk, Mark McDermed
- 1 Jun 2020KANSAS COUNTY PAYS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT FOR SHOOTING DEATH OF UNARMED MAN
- 8 May 2020BARBER COUNTY SHERIFF ACCUSED OF SECOND WRONGFUL DEATH
- 8 May 2020Michael Crabb Quoted in KBA Journal as Past Scholarship Winner
- 30 Jan 2020Mike & Jo Kuckelman, 46th Annual Snow Ball Presidents
- 12 Nov 2019KTK Proud to Sponsor THUNDERGONG! 2019
- 5 Nov 2019KTK ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AS 2019 SUPER LAWYERS
- 28 Oct 2019Steve Torline, along with his brothers Terry and Paul were inducted into the Benedictine College Athletic Hall of Fame
- 30 Sep 2019KTK at the American Royal Pro Rodeo
- 16 Sep 2019$1.1 Million Settlement - Defective Dirt Bike
- 10 Jul 2019KTK Concludes a Decade of Litigation, Recovers over $2.6 Million in Settlements Against Insurance Brokers
- 22 May 2019KTK WELCOMES SUMMER CLERK, JACOB BERGER
- 16 May 2019Steve Torline presents at KCMBA's 46th Bench-Bar & Boardroom Conference
- 9 May 2019Ben Friesen Selected to America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys
- 17 Apr 2019Mike Kuckelman Presents at the Johnson County Bar Association's 2019 Herbert W. Walton Bench/Bar Conference
- 17 Feb 2019Mike Kuckelman elected to 2-year term as Kansas Republican Party Chair
- 16 Oct 2018A Tip of the Hat to KTK's Ben Friesen for Being Honored with the 2018 Up & Coming Award!
- 6 Jun 2018KTK Welcomes Summer Clerk, Kate Lander
- 14 May 2018KTK Welcomes Summer Clerk, Nick Slovikoski
- 16 Apr 2018KTK Files Medical Malpractice Suit Against Two Wichita Hospitals
- 8 Feb 2018SCHEELS Breaks Ground at Grandscape Development
- 23 Oct 2017Steve Torline Named to Benedictine College's Athletic Hall of Fame
- 13 Oct 2017KTK Attorneys Recognized as 2017 Super Lawyers
- 12 Oct 2017KTK Obtains Dismissal in Breach of Warranty Case
- 3 Oct 2017Company Officers Get Settlement After Being Held Personally Responsible in Lawsuit
- 3 Oct 2017KTK Wins $7.5 Million Judgment for Toddler in Catastrophic Car Crash
- 10 Aug 2017Mike Kuckelman Offering Mediation Services
- 1 Aug 2017Mike Kuckelman Appointed to Washburn Foundation Board of Directors
- 17 Jul 2017KTK Welcomes Summer Clerk, Chris Helt
- 22 Jun 2017James Kirkland Retained as General Counsel for Liberty, MO Development
- 6 Jun 2017KTK Supports "Washburn Day at the K"
- 25 May 2017KTK Welcomes Summer Clerk, Jennifer Salva
- 25 May 2017KTK Wins Court Approval of $65 Million Settlement
- 25 Apr 2017KTK scores $3.3M settlement in insurance broker liability case
- 24 Mar 2017Mike Crabb Appointed as Shareholder
- 20 Jan 2017KTK Settles First Amendment Violation Case
- 27 Jul 2016KTKL Welcomes 7th Attorney, Ben T. Friesen
- 14 Jul 2016KTK Obtains Large Settlement for Crash Victim
- 8 Jun 2016KTKL Welcomes Summer Clerks
- 3 Sep 2015KTKL Successfully Appeals Class Certification
- 29 Jun 2015Mike Kuckelman Celebrates 25 Years with the KBA
- 18 Jun 2015KTKL Welcomes Two Summer Clerks
- 2 Apr 2015KTKL Supports Junior Achievement
- 31 Mar 2015KTKL Supports Benedictine College
- 13 Mar 2015KTKL Settles Medical Malpractice Case
- 13 Mar 2015KTKL Settles Commercial Litigation Case
- 10 Feb 2015Mike Kuckelman Named Entrepreneur of the Year
- 1 Dec 2014KTKL settles personal injury case
- 12 Nov 2014Washburn University selects Kuckelman as Alumni Fellow
- 17 Oct 2014Torline and Crabb are "Super Lawyers"
- 11 Jun 2014KTKL firm attends Royals Game
- 11 Jun 2014Crabb named to 2014 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars
- 25 Mar 2014KTKL Supports Reach Out and Read
- 21 Jan 2014KTKL Obtains Summary Judgment for its Client in a Kansas Water Rights Dispute
- 6 Dec 2013KTKL Welcomes Sixth Attorney, Michael T. Crabb
- 3 Dec 2013KTKL Settles Personal Injury Case against Cycleurope U.S.A. d/b/a Bianchi USA for $1 million
- 19 Nov 2013Branson airport lawsuit lands in Jackson County
- 24 Oct 2013Lewis named Best of the Bar 2013
- 18 Oct 2013Torline named "Best of the Bar"
- 26 Sep 2013Top 25 KC business stories of August 2013
- 16 Aug 2013KTKL Represents Branson Airport, LLC
- 7 Aug 2013KTKL Attorneys Successfully Defend Against a Motion to Dismiss Based on Spoliation
- 23 Jul 2013KTKL Attorneys Successfully Defend Against a Covenant not to Compete
- 22 May 2013KTKL celebrates first year as a firm
- 22 May 2013Big Toxic Tort Questions Asked, Answered and Won
- 22 May 2013KTKL has welcomed a 5th attorney to our team.
- 22 May 2013Michael Kuckelman appointed to the Washburn University Board of Trustees
- 6 Mar 2013Benefit for Reach Out and Read Kansas City
- 30 Jan 2013Michael Kuckelman and Kathryn Lewis are listed in top settlements of 2012
- 25 Jan 2013Kuckelman Torline Kirkland and Lewis file wrongful death lawsuit for death of local college student
- 14 Nov 2012Stephen J. Torline Makes Super Lawyers "Top Attorneys" List
- 14 Nov 2012Stephen J. Torline and Kathryn A. Lewis represent former SVP of health care management firm
- 12 Nov 2012Mike Kuckelman and Kathryn Lewis Recover Favorable Settlement for Client
- 8 Nov 2012KTKL Wins Summary Judgment for Agco Corporation
- 1 Nov 2012Kathryn Lewis in the Kansas City Business Journal
- 15 Oct 2012Stephen J. Torline Makes 2012 “Best of the Bar” List
- 5 Sep 2012Stephen J. Torline Named to 2012 Super Lawyers List
- 7 Aug 2012Sedgwick County Law Suits