Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, LLP

Fisher, Patterson, Sayler & Smith, LLP (FPS&S) is a defense firm with a history dating back to its establishment in 1909 by Hugh T. Fisher. The firm initially focused on general practice, insurance defense, workers' compensation, and banking law. Over the years, FPS&S expanded its services to include medical malpractice defense, health care law, construction, and real estate litigation. In 1966, the firm adopted its current name.

FPS&S serves clients across Kansas and Missouri, operating from offices in Topeka, Overland Park, and Kansas City. The firm's team includes 24 attorneys, many of whom have received recognition for their legal expertise. FPS&S attorneys have been involved in significant state and federal cases, particularly in areas such as Civil Rights and Employment law.

The firm's practice areas encompass a broad range of legal disciplines, including:

• Administrative Law
• Appellate Practice
• Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
• Business Transactions & Litigation
• Civil Defense Litigation
• Civil Rights
• Construction Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Employment Law
• Government Liability
• Insurance Law & Defense
• Mediation
• Medical Malpractice
• Product Liability
• Professional Liability
• Real Estate & Zoning Law
• Renewable & Alternative Energy

The firm celebrated its centennial anniversary in 2009, marking over a century of legal counsel and representation.