With an office in the capital city of Topeka, FPS&S has established close connections to the substantive, procedural and political workings of numerous state agencies in Kansas. FPS&S represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of administrative...
Connor M. Russo
Associate
About
Connor Russo graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in May of 2022. While he attended UMKC, Connor contributed to legal research—addressing COVID and the Takings Clause. Mr. Russo interned with the City of Overland Park’s law department and the Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. There, he gained valuable experience in Municipal Law, Criminal Law, and Employment Law. Connor is licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri, as well as, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Connor is a lifelong resident of Overland Park and attended the University of Kansas for his undergraduate education.
About
Connor Russo graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in May of 2022. While he attended UMKC, Connor contributed to legal research—addressing COVID and the Takings Clause. Mr. Russo interned with the City of Overland Park’s law department and the Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. There, he gained valuable experience in Municipal Law, Criminal Law, and Employment Law. Connor is licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri, as well as, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Connor is a lifelong resident of Overland Park and attended the University of Kansas for his undergraduate education.
About
Connor Russo graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in May of 2022. While he attended UMKC, Connor contributed to legal research—addressing COVID and the Takings Clause. Mr. Russo interned with the City of Overland Park’s law department and the Municipal Prosecutor’s Office. There, he gained valuable experience in Municipal Law, Criminal Law, and Employment Law. Connor is licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri, as well as, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
Connor is a lifelong resident of Overland Park and attended the University of Kansas for his undergraduate education.
FPS&S Practice Areas
Appellate Practice
FPS&S attorneys have been responsible for numerous published opinions in a broad range of areas, including subject matter and personal jurisdiction, civil rights, employment, products liability, and insurance coverage disputes. The firm provides advice to clients...
Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights
J.B. King, Managing Partner, has more than 25 years of experience in bankruptcy and matters involving creditors' rights. King regularly represents creditors in bankruptcy proceedings as well as counsels and represents small businesses and individuals who are...
Business Transactions and Litigation
FPS&S provides counsel and representation to businesses large and small on matters of formation, contracts, real estate, sale transactions, regulation, employment, insurance and finance.
Civil Defense Litigation
FPS&S attorneys are recognized as accomplished tort litigators. Four of our partners have been recognized for many years by Best Lawyers in America® in the area of personal injury litigation. We have decades of trial experience in state and federal courts. For...
Civil Rights
FPS&S attorneys have a reputation as pace setters in the defense of civil rights claims against public entities. We have defended hundreds of claims under state and federal law, including claims under 42 U.S.C. §1981 and 1983. Our attorneys have been recognized as...
Construction Litigation
FPS&S represents clients in litigation arising out of construction projects and activities. We have developed relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners, and seek to involve them in the entire litigation process, paying particular attention...
Corporate Law
FPS&S attorneys advise clients in the formation and upkeep of corporate entities. We are a full service firm for small businesses who need advice and assistance with ongoing regulatory concerns, licensing, and transactions.
Employment Law
FPS&S attorneys are well known for success in handling complex litigation involving Title VII claims, employment contracts, accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, retaliation, discrimination and sexual harassment...
Government Liability
FPS&S is recognized in Kansas and Missouri as a leader in representation of city and county governments, school districts and other public entities in a wide range of legal matters, including employment, law enforcement, civil rights, open records and meetings,...
Insurance Law and Defense
FPS&S frequently represents insurance carriers and their insureds in a wide range of matters, offering a broad spectrum of professional services. FPS&S attorneys also represent and advise insurance carriers in coverage disputes, declaratory judgment actions,...
Mediation
FPS&S Attorney, E. Dudley Smith has more than 45 years of trial and litigation experience in Kansas and Missouri. He leads the way for our Mediation team in nearly all areas of the law. Mr. Smith has been with FPS&S since 1966 and has been listed in the Best...
Medical Malpractice
FPS&S has more than 40 years of experience representing health care professionals in administrative processes and malpractice litigation. FPS&S attorneys have represented physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, hospitals, home health agencies,...
Product Liability
FPS&S has successfully defended manufacturers and retailers in product liability claims for more than 50 years. FPS&S attorneys strive to understand the product design and manufacturing process involved in a particular case and develop a collaborative...
Professional Liability
FPS&S regularly represents the interests of professionals, including accountants, appraisers, architects, engineers, lawyers, real estate agents, real estate brokers, home inspectors, clergy, and health care professionals in litigation involving professional...
Real Estate and Zoning Law
FPS&S attorneys advise a diverse clientele on matters involving property acquisition, financing, platting and development. FPS&S attorneys are also recognized as accomplished in counseling and representing government bodies on issues of zoning and land use,...
Education
- University of Kansas, B.G.S. (2018)
- University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, J.D. (2022)
Bar Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Professional Affiliations
- Missouri Bar Association
- Kansas Association of Defense Counsel
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association