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October 29, 2020

McLaughlin Update

The lawyers at WRRSV are pleased to announce that the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri on August 10, 2020, issued an order granting the plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment and overruling Fire Insurance Exchange’s motion for summary judgment (the “Order”).   In the action, plaintiffs alleged that Fire Insurance Exchange (“Fire”) breached its […] Read More




May 30, 2018

Firm Name Change

Walters Bender Strohbehn & Vaughan, P.C. is changing its name to “Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C.”  WRRSV will include former WBSV shareholders R. Frederick Walters, J. Michael Vaughan, Karen W. Renwick, Kip D. Richards and David M. Skeens.  “The newly-constituted firm will continue its broad-based litigation practice, representing a multitude of consumers and other clients in high-stakes cases, locally […] Read More




May 10, 2018

WBSV is now WRRSV – Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C.

Walters Bender Strohbehn & Vaughan, P.C. is changing its name to “Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C.”  WRRSV will include former WBSV shareholders R. Frederick Walters, J. Michael Vaughan, Karen W. Renwick, Kip D. Richards and David M. Skeens.  “The newly-constituted firm will continue its broad-based litigation practice, representing a multitude of consumers and […] Read More




April 24, 2018

WRRSV Prevails on Appeal of Class Action Dismissal

On April 24, 2018, the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Western District of Missouri reversed the dismissal and summary judgment in favor of ten (10) mortgage lenders in Baker v. Century Financial Group, Inc., et al.  WD Appeal No. WD80813.  The claims in the case involve allegations that the second mortgage loans made to […] Read More




April 17, 2018

Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri Certifies Class of Missouri Insurance Policy Holders

The lawyers at WRRSV are pleased to announce that the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri on July 12, 2017 certified a statewide class of Missouri insurance policyholders having policies issued by Fire Insurance Exchange in McLaughlin v. Fire Insurance Exchange, Case No. 1316-CV11140.  The class of plaintiff policyholders constitutes more than 16,000 former or […] Read More




June 26, 2017

In re Syngenta AG MIR162 Corn Litigation

Syngenta Corn verdict of $217.7 Million in favor of Kansas Class of Corn Farmers:   Suit was brought by farmers across the nation against Syngenta for selling a genetically modified corn trait that had not been approved by the Chinese for import.  The suit alleged that Syngenta was unreasonable in rushing the corn to market […] Read More




March 24, 2017

WRRSV Wins $24 Million Dollar Award On Behalf Of Certified Class of Mortgage Borrowers Following 13 Day Federal Court Arbitration

On March 24, 2017, the three person arbitration panel issued their binding decision mandating that PNC Bank, as successor to Community Bank of Northern Virginia, pay  $24 million in settlement of damages to certain members of the Class that had obtained predatory second mortgage loans from Community Bank.  The settlement award came after 13 days […] Read More




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November 30, 2021

R. Frederick Walters listed on Missouri Lawyers Media’s The POWER List: Commercial and Consumer Law 2021

Congratulations to Fred Walters on being chosen as one of the “28 most powerful commercial and consumer attorneys in Missouri” by Missouri Lawyers Media in 2021! To view the full article, click here, to view Fred’s individual listing (as shown below) click here The POWER List: R. Frederick Walters Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, Kansas […] Read More




September 3, 2019

WRRSV shareholder David Skeens selected as one of this year’s Kansas City Business Journal “Best of the Bar” Honorees

Congratulations are in order!  WRRSV shareholder David Skeens has been selected as one of this year’s Kansas City Business Journal Best of the Bar honorees by an independent panel of judges.  The judges, who are selected from the area’s legal community, consider professional reputation, work on significant cases and civic involvement.  “I’m honored to have […] Read More




May 17, 2018

WRRSV Announces its Co-Sponsorship of the “Celebrate the Greats” event at the annual Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s Bench-Bar & Boardroom Conference

WRRSV is proud to announce its co-sponsorship of the “Celebrate the Greats” event at the 45th annual Bench-Bar & Boardroom Conference.  This year’s conference is being held May 16-18 in Branson, Missouri.   The annual conference is attended by more than 350 attorneys and judges, provides networking and continuing legal education opportunities, and recognizes some […] Read More




November 27, 2017

Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C. selected as one of U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2018

Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C. has been selected as one of U.S. News & World Report – 2018 Tier 1 “Best Law Firms” in Commercial Litigation.  This broad practice area involves virtually any dispute that arises in the business world and encompasses several of WRRSV’s premier practice areas, such as Class Actions and  Business Disputes.  WRRSV received the prestigious […] Read More




September 25, 2017

DAVID M. SKEENS HELPS ENSURE SUCCESS OF KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN BAR FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER GALA

WRRSV is honored to recognize the efforts of shareholder David M. Skeens for his part in ensuring the success of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s Liberty & Justice Gala this year. Thanks to David’s invaluable time and dedication to KCMBF, the 2017 Liberty & Justice Gala was attended by nearly 300 guests and raised […] Read More




March 22, 2016

David M. Skeens Elected to Serve on Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Board of Directors and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation Board of Directors

March 22, 2016   Congratulations are once again in order! WRRSV shareholder David Skeens has been selected to serve on not only the 2016 Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s Board of Directors, but the 2016 Kansas City Bar Association’s Board of Directors as well. David is serving as Vice President of the Bar Foundation and is also a Member-at-Large […] Read More




October 29, 2015

David M. Skeens Nominated for Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation Board of Directors

Congratulations to WRRSV shareholder David Skeens on his nomination to the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s 2016 Board of Directors!  David has been nominated for the office of Vice President of the Foundation, which serves the community by creating, supporting and funding public service and education programs which promote the administration of justice, professional development and respect for the […] Read More




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