WAGSTAFF & CARTMELL. We see the whole picture. We work with both plaintiffs and defendants. That's what sets us apart and gives our clients the edge. Wagstaff & Cartmell is a boutique of Kansas City trial attorneys and appellate lawyers proudly rooted in the Midwest, but with a growing national and global practice. We confront the problems our clients bring us and resolve them effectively through litigation, arbitration, mediation, or negotiation. We represent people, families, businesses, corporations and governments in complex cases. Our depth and diversity of experience allow us to achieve results for our clients.