Holman Schiavone, LLC
Employment Law | Serving Kansas City, MO
816-399-5149Kansas City Labor and Employment Law Firm
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Details Attorney Kirk D. Holman
Attorney Anne W. Schiavone
Attorney Aiman A. Dvorak
Attorney Ashley Atwell-Soler
Attorney Brandon L. Corl
Attorney Kathleen E. Mannion
Attorney Shaun Stallworth
Attorney Sophie Woodworth
Attorney Mary Beth Youngworth
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Kansas City’s Dedicated Advocates for Employee Rights and Personal Injury
Holman Schiavone, LLC (operating at kdh-law.com) is a premier Kansas City-based law firm dedicated to championing the rights of employees and personal injury victims. With deep roots in the community, the firm specializes in complex employment law matters, including wrongful termination, workplace harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour disputes.
Their trial-tested attorneys are known for their "never back down" approach, vigorously advocating for individuals against large corporations and insurance companies. Beyond the courtroom, Holman Schiavone is committed to providing compassionate, personalized support, ensuring every client is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve while pursuing just compensation.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Employment Law - Employee
- Personal Injury - Plaintiff
- Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff
- Sexual Harassment
- Wrongful Termination -- Employee
Call 816-399-5149 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Kirk D. Holman
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 1999
- Kansas, 2000
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1999
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 2000
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 1999
- J.D.
- Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1995
- B.A.
- Major: Politics
Professional Memberships:
- National Employment Lawyers Association, 2000 - Present
- American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section, 2000 - Present
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2010 - Present
Attorney Anne W. Schiavone
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 1999
- Kansas, 2000
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1999
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2001
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2015
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 1999
- J.D.
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science and Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers, Board of Directors, 2012 to Present
- Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City, Board of Directors, 2009 to 2012
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (KCMBA), Young Lawyers Section, Board Member, 2002 to 2005
- National Employment Law Association, Member, 2004 to Present
- Association of Women Lawyers, Member, 2004 to Present
- Missouri Bar, Member
- Kansas Bar, Member
- National Employment Lawyers Association, National Chapter and Kansas City Chapter, 2008 to Present
- Serve as Mentor in the AWLF Connections Program 2018 – 2021
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, President, June 2024 – Present
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Executive Committee Member, 2016 to Present
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, CLE Committee and Legislative Committee, Member
- American Association for Justice, Missouri State Delegate, 2022 to Present
- American Association for Justice, Implantable Port Catheter Litigation Group, Co-Founder and Co-Committee Chair, 2023 to present
- American Association for Justice, Leaders Forum, Member, 2021 to Present
- American Association for Justice, Member of Presidents’ Counsel, June 2023 to present
- American Association for Justice, AAJ PAC Member
Attorney Aiman A. Dvorak
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 2016
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, 1998
- Honors: With High Honors
- Major: Magistr Prava (Master of Laws)
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- National Employment Lawyers Association, 2019 - Present
Languages Spoken:
- Russian
- English
Attorney Ashley Atwell-Soler
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri
- Kansas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 2008
- J.D.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 2005
- M.A., Master of Arts
- Major: History
- University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 2005
- B.A.
- Honors: With High Honors
- Major: Latin American Studies and Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri Bar Association, 2010 Co-Chair, Missouri Bar Leadership Academy
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law Alumni Association, Board member and current Vice-President of the Board
- National Employment Lawyers Association- Kansas City Chapter, 2017 Treasurer
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Hispanic Bar Association of Greater Kansas City
- Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Attorney Brandon L. Corl
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 2006
- Kansas, 2007
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
Education:
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), Columbia, Missouri
- J.D.
- Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri
- B.S.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Business Administration
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- The Missouri Bar’s Young Lawyers’ Section Council, Chair, 2015 to 2016
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section’s Public Service Committee, Co- Vice Chair
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Section’s Public Service Committee, Co- Chair
- YLS Council, 2010 to 2018
- ABA’s Young Lawyers Division Assembly
Attorney Kathleen E. Mannion
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 2011
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2011
- Kansas, 2012
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 2012
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2013
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 2011
- J.D.
- Honors: The Urban Lawyer, Staff Member, 2009-2010
- Honors: Moot Court (Appellate Advocacy) Executive Board, 2010-2011
- Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award
- Honors: Highest Honors in Pro Bono/Public Service
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Law Review: UMKC Law Review, Articles & Symposia Editor, 2009 - 2011
- Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri, 2008
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: English
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2012 - Present (Awards Committee Member)
- National Employment Lawyers Association – St. Louis Chapter, 2013 - Present (Member)
- Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis, 2014 - 2016 (Member)
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, 2013 - Present (Member)
- National Employment Lawyers Association – Kansas City Chapter, 2011 - 2013 (Member)
- Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City, 2011 - 2013 (Member)
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 2011 - 2013 (Member)
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Shaun Stallworth
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 2008
- Kansas, 2010
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2008
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 2008
- J.D.
- Honors: Order of the Barristers
- Honors: Dean's Award of Excellence
- Honors: National Moot Court Team
- Law Review: Urban Lawyer, Staff
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2004
- B.A.
- Major: Mass Communication Emphasis on Public Relations
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Big Brothers Big Sisters)
- Urban Summit Young Professionals (Jackson County Bar Association)
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Sophie Woodworth
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 2000
- Kansas, 2007
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2001
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2007
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 2009
Education:
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 1999
- J.D.
- University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri, 1996
- B.A.
- Honors: With Distinction
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri Bar Association, 2001 - 2007 (Member)
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 2001 - 2007 (Member)
- Association for Women Lawyers, 2001 - 2007 (Member)
Attorney Mary Beth Youngworth
Bar Admissions:
- Missouri, 2016
Education:
- University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), Columbia, Missouri, 2016
- J.D.
- Honors: Certificate in Dispute Resolution
- Honors: Order of Barristers
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Association for Women Lawyers – Kansas City, Member, 2019 - Present
- Denise Hennings Connections Program, Mentee Class of 2020
- National Employment Lawyers Association – Kansas City, Member, Present
Verdicts & Settlements
- In September 2015, $1.24 Million Verdict in Unlawful HIV Disclosure Case.
- In June 2015, we obtained a confidential settlement involving teacher on student molestation in a Missouri elementary school.
- In January 2015, we obtained a confidential settlement involving a high profile whistleblower case.
- $350,000 racial discrimination verdict in Kansas State Court in November 2014.
- In January 2010, we obtained a $362,000 retaliation verdict in Missouri State Court.
- In January 2006, we obtained a Holman Schiavone, LLC verdict in what is believed to be the first sexual harassment claim tried in the Missouri state court system.
- In March 2002, our lawyers successfully brought an employment retaliation case to trial, and won a $1.2 million verdict.
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This attorney practices in Missouri and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Employment Law | Since 2015 |