Chris Schnieders received his undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from Boston College in 2002 before returning to the Midwest to obtain his law degree from the University of Kansas in 2005. Upon graduation from law school, Chris served a clerkship for two years with the Honorable John R. O’Malley of Division 6 of the 16th Circuit. In 2007 Chris joined Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP where he practices primarily in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, business litigation, product liability involving gas and propane, insurance coverage disputes, professional liability and nursing home injuries.
Areas of Practice
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Business Litigation
Product Liability – Gas/Propane
Insurance – Coverage Disputes
Professional Liability
Nursing Home Injuries
Admitted to Practice
Missouri state courts
Kansas state courts
Illinois state courts
U.S. District Court Missouri, Western District
Education
J.D., University of Kansas
B.A., Boston College
Professional Associations
Missouri Bar
Kansas Bar
Illinois Bar
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Lawyers Association of Kansas City
Special Projects
Judicial Clerk, Division 6, 16th Circuit of Missouri (2005-07)
Guest Lecturer, Paralegal Studies, Penn Valley Community College (2005-07)
Awards
CALI Award for Academic Excellence
Publications & Speeches
Presentation, CLE: Family Law Review, November 2005
Chris Schnieders received his undergraduate degree in Political Science and History from Boston College in 2002 before returning to the Midwest to obtain his law degree from the University of Kansas in 2005. Upon graduation from law school, Chris served a clerkship for two years with the Honorable John R. O’Malley of Division 6 of the 16th Circuit. In 2007 Chris joined Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP where he practices primarily in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, business litigation, product liability involving gas and propane, insurance coverage disputes, professional liability and nursing home injuries.