Summary: MRH Injury Law is participating in the 10th annual Wings 4 Water chicken wing competition on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Paragon Star Sports Complex in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The free community event brings together more than 50 wing competitors to raise money to provide purified water to people around the world. Stop by […]
Summary: Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is proud to announce that all three attorneys have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list. This recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to digging deeper, fighting harder, and providing exceptional representation for personal injury and medical malpractice clients throughout Missouri and Kansas. We’re proud to share that Meyerkord, Russell […]
The criminal justice system is built on the principle of fairness, but when that system fails, the consequences are devastating. For individuals who have been wrongfully convicted or excessively sentenced, access to skilled legal advocacy can mean the difference between continued injustice and long-overdue freedom. That is where the Investigation & Advocacy Service (IAS) comes […]
Today, we’re getting to know MRH Law attorney Brian Russell, whose passion for personal injury law is rooted in a deep sense of justice and accountability. Inspired early on by a middle school mock trial and later by stories of fighting for injured people against powerful defendants, Brian is driven to stand up for those […]
We’re proud to share that Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell, and Nick Hergott have once again been honored by Super Lawyers for 2025. This respected distinction—awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in each state—recognizes their continued excellence, integrity, and unwavering commitment to fighting for justice for personal injury victims across Kansas and Missouri. Matt […]
Today, we’re getting to know MRH Law attorney Nick Hergott, who has a passion for representing clients in complex, high-stakes personal injury cases. Nick is driven by curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for the art of trial work. Whether he’s solving intricate legal puzzles, connecting with clients on a human level, or telling their […]
Today, we’re getting to know attorney Matt Meyerkord, who founded the beginnings of MRH Law in 2008 to help those who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence. Matt loves what he does and sees himself as a counselor, an advisor, and a fighter. Learn what’s behind his passion for justice, his inspiration to practice law, […]
MRH Law is honored to be a Friends of the Foundation sponsor of the 2025 Liberty & Justice Gala. This annual black-tie event, hosted by the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation (KCMBF), is the primary fundraising effort in support of KCMBF’s Legal Connection programs: An Evening of Celebration and Impact Event Details: 2025 Liberty & […]
At MRH Law, we believe strong communities are built over conversations, connections, and shared commitment to local growth. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor the August River Market Community Association (RMCA) Happy Hour at Enzo in the City Market. Join us at a great local restaurant for drinks and appetizers, and conversations with River Market […]
UMKC Film & The Law Series: “The Shawshank Redemption” – Justice, Redemption, and Resilience We’re proud to support the upcoming UMKC Film & The Law Series, an immersive event exploring wrongful convictions, culturally competent investigations, advocacy, and the resilience of the human spirit—all through the lens of the acclaimed film The Shawshank Redemption. Special thanks […]
As we mark our 11th anniversary at Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, we’re proud to reflect on our journey since opening our doors in May 2014. What began as a vision to create a different kind of personal injury firm has grown into one of Kansas City’s most trusted legal teams. Our Journey: 11 Years of […]
Summary: Attorney Nick Hergott, alongside Attorney Sean O’Brien, filed a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus with the Missouri Supreme Court seeking the release of Jeffrey “Jeff” Weinhaus and the reversal of his wrongful convictions. The petition argues that critical exculpatory evidence was withheld from the jury, including evidence related to former Missouri State Highway […]
We are thrilled to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been recognized once again by Super Lawyers for 2024. This prestigious accolade, reserved for only the top 5% of attorneys in each state, is a testament to their dedication, expertise, and impact in the field of personal injury law. Matt Meyerkord: […]
Today, we’re excited to launch our new website and logo. Our brand has served us well over the last decade, but it was time for a refresh. Introducing, our new logo and website. Our New Logo: Our New Website: Our Commitment to Our Clients We don’t take many cases, but when we do, we go […]
IN HONOR OF OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY In 2024, we’re celebrating our 10th anniversary as Meyerkord, Russell and Hergott. In honor of that, we’re partnering with the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association to host the August 15th Member Social at the Boulevard Brewing Co. Heim Room. Join us for an evening with industry friends, open bar, and light […]
UMKC FILM & THE LAW SERIES: “THE BURIAL” – A TEAMWORK APPROACH TO JUSTICE Attorneys Nick Hergott and Brian Russell are presenting at the upcoming UMKC School of Law Film & the Law Series. They will be talking about their experience as civil litigators who work on exonerations, and will also share how other attorneys without […]
Summary: Byron Case is a Missouri man convicted in 2002 for the death of Anastasia WitbolsFeugen, and his case is now being challenged through a pro bono appeal alleging constitutional violations, manufactured evidence, and withheld exculpatory information. Attorney Brian Russell of Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott, along with Miracle of Innocence and attorney Sean O’Brien, has […]
We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been honored as Super Lawyers again for 2023. Matt Meyerkord: Personal Injury Super Lawyer Marking 12 years of recognition, Matt was honored as a Personal Injury Plaintiff Super Lawyer. In 2008, Matt founded Meyerkord, Russell, and Hergott to do what he loves: help those who have been […]
We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been honored as Super Lawyers again for 2022. Matt Meyerkord: Personal Injury Super Lawyer Marking one decade of recognition, Matt was honored as a Personal Injury Plaintiff Super Lawyer. In 2008, Matt founded Meyerkord, Russell, and Hergott to do what he […]
Wow! Thanks to your nominations, we have been nominated for Best Law Firm in Kansas City in The Pitch’s Best of KC 2022. The ballot only includes the five law firms with the most nominations, and thanks to your support, we’re one of the chosen five! The Pitch’s Best of KC is the longest running […]
Attorney Nick Hergott was recently featured on the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s podcast, “In Re KCMBA”. Nick got the opportunity to share his background and his role as the president of the Solo Practitioner and Small Firm Section (SSF) of the KCMBA. “I think joining the KCMBA can be a catalyst to really getting to know […]
We are proud to announce that our very own Nick Hergott was recently selected as the President of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section! “The Solo Practitioner and Small Firm Section is a tremendous opportunity for those practicing alone or in small firm environments,” shares Nick Hergott. “Joining allows socialization with other similarly […]
The Jackson County Circuit Court recently cancelled jury trials for the weeks of January 10 and 18 due to the increased spread of the coronavirus. Early in the pandemic, the court established guidelines for the resumption of jury trials. These were tied to the rate of the spread of the coronavirus. When the rate of spread […]
Every year, the Kansas City Paralegal Association partners with the Kansas City Police Department to collect stuffed animals for their Bears on Patrol program. The Kansas City Police Department started their Bears on Patrol program 30 years ago to supply patrol officers with teddy bears to give to children who have suffered or are suffering […]
We are proud to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Nick Hergott, and Brian Russell have been recognized as Super Lawyers for 2021. Matt Meyerkord: Personal Injury Super Lawyer Matt was recognized as a Personal Injury Plaintiff Super Lawyer, his 10th year recognized as a Super Lawyer. Matt founded Meyerkord, Russell, and Hergott in 2008 to do […]
Here we go again! Thanks to your nominations, we made it onto the Pitch’s Best of KC 2021 ballot! The Pitch received 54,683 nominations from over 12,000 people, making this the biggest nominations round ever. The ballot only includes the five law firms with the most nominations, and thanks to your support, we’re one of […]
Nominate Us: Aiming to Win Best Law Firm (Again!) Last year we won The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City Best Law Firm thanks to all your nominations and votes. To honor our clients and the work we’ve done this year, we would love your help to nominate us and make it happen again. Please nominate us here […]
This May we celebrated 7 years as Meyerkord, Russell, and Hergott. Although this past year presented unique challenges, we remain grateful for your support in allowing us to do what we love. Thank You ClientsTo those who have trusted us with your case, thank you. We couldn’t do this without you. Thank You to Our […]
Since our law firm exclusively handles personal injury cases in Missouri and Kansas, we sometimes have to take our cases to trial to get full and fair money compensation to our clients. Because of this, we have been keeping close track of closures and limitations on courtrooms in the area. The resumption of jury trials […]
Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is thrilled to announce that Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been selected for 2020 recognition by Super Lawyers. Matt was recognized as Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff Super Lawyer, making this his ninth year being recognized as a Super Lawyer. Brian was recognized as a Personal Injury – […]
It’s official – we won! Thanks to your votes, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott has been named Best Law Firm in The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020! It was an honor to be chosen as one of the top five nominees for Best Law Firm, and we are thankful for each one of you who nominated […]
Attorney Nick Hergott has recently been selected as the 2021 President-Elect for the Kansas City Metropolitan Board Association Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section Committee. “The KCMBA is a great resource for the legal community,” Nick shared. “They have been instrumental in helping me develop my leadership skills and connecting me with other leaders in the field. I look forward to […]
Thanks to your nominations, we made it on The Pitch’s Best of Kansas City 2020 ballot, Kansas City’s longest running Best of KC! The ballot only includes the five law firms who received the most nominations (the nomination round included over 65,000 votes!), and we are so grateful for your support. Now, we’re asking for your vote […]
FREE MAIL-IN AND ABSENTEE BALLOT NOTARY During the August primary and November general elections in 2020, Missouri voters are eligible to cast ballots by mail with notarization of the ballot envelope. We are proudly volunteering to notarize these ballots for voters for free at our Kansas City office. Call our office at (816) 221-7555 for […]
This year we celebrate the 6th anniversary of the founding of Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott. Normally, we’d celebrate by throwing a party or sending out gifts to close friends and colleagues. But this is not a normal year. With the United States facing an unprecedented pandemic and civil unrest due to police brutality, we thought celebrating […]
May 2020 marks our 6th anniversary! While this year is a bit (ok, a lot!) different than most, we are still celebrating and want to thank our friends, family, colleagues, and most of all, our clients. Here are just a few of the things we’re thankful for: Our Incredible Clients Nothing would be possible without our […]
Although we are working from home, myself and my partners are still trekking to the office once or twice a week for a few hours. This gives me a break from homeschooling my kids and lets me scan in the mail and sign letters that must be sent by snail mail. No one else is […]
Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is pleased to announce that Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been selected to the 2019 Missouri & Kansas Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers. Brian was recognized as a Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff Rising Star, and Nick was recognized as a Personal Injury – Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff Rising Star. This […]
The officers of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department are often faced with tough situations. When a child is involved, that tough situation can be heartbreaking. Offering comfort is a small act of kindness that can ease the pain and tension of a situation and show that the officer is a friend, ready to help. […]
In 2014, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott was founded when attorneys Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell, and Nick Hergott joined forces. We realized the impact we could make on the lives of our clients and we wanted to help people navigate the legal process and move forward with their lives. This May we celebrate 5 years as […]
Personal injury attorney Matt Meyerkord was recently featured in Missouri Lawyers Weekly. His article, “Car-Crash Cases: How to Investigate Distracted Driving” takes a look at the distracted driving epidemic and how other attorneys can investigate distracted driving in their car crash cases. In his article, Matt offers insight on investigating the driver’s phone use, interviewing […]
Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott is pleased to announce that Matt Meyerkord and Nick Hergott have been named Top Rated Lawyers by Super Lawyers for 2018. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 2.5% of attorneys […]
Meyerkord Russell & Hergott won a jury verdict for their plaintiff who was injured in a slip and fall accident in Kansas City, Missouri. A jury sided with the plaintiff, represented by Matt Meyerkord of Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott and co-counsel Nick Hergott. The plaintiff, a 43-year-old female, was walking in a crosswalk near a […]
For children experiencing traumatic situations, a furry friend to cuddle can make a world of difference. Bears on Patrol is a Kansas City Police Department program that provides a furry friend to small children in need of comfort during challenging situations to help them cope. We’re proud to announce that Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott won […]
Mark your calendars for the July River Market Community Association Summer BBQ! We’re proud to sponsor this free community event that celebrates the vibrant neighborhood we call ours. Join us Thursday, July 17th from 6-8:30pm at the City Market Park (5 W 3rd St, Kansas City, Missouri) as we enjoy delicious BBQ and hang out with the […]
In 2014, Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott was founded when Nick Hergott joined Brian Russell and Matt Meyerkord. Since then, we’ve worked hard to help our clients make right the wrong that’s been done to them. We pride ourselves on being good guys who treat our clients with respect, listen to their story, and handle their […]
Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott won a jury verdict for their plaintiff who was rear-ended while sitting at a red stop light. A Kansas City, Kansas jury sided with the plaintiff, represented by Nick Hergott of Meyerkord, Russell & Hergott and co-counsel Brian Russell. The plaintiff, a 30-year old female, was involved in an auto collision […]
We are proud to announce that Brian Russell and Nick Hergott have been honored by Super Lawyers as Rising Stars for 2017. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri and […]
We are excited to announce attorney Matt Meyerkord has been selected as a Super Lawyers Top 100 Attorney in Missouri and Kansas. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. While only 5% of the more that […]
We are proud to share that all 3 of our attorneys – Matt Meyerkord, Brian Russell and Nick Hergott – were selected by the Kansas City Business Journal as the Best of the Bar for 2016. The Best of the Bar showcases 198 lawyers selected by their peers as the top attorneys in private practice […]
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