Archive for Kansas City Law Firms

Thomson Walker Ranked Nationally and Regionally by Best Lawyers in America

Thomson Walker, LLC is proud to announce that the firm was given a national ranking by Best Law Firms, landing in Tier 2 of the Land Use & Zoning Law category. The firm was also ranked regionally (Kansas City, Missouri) within Tier 2 of the following categories:
Eminent Domain & Condemnation
Land Use & Zoning Law
Real Estate Law

Spencer Thomson and Kristin Walker were also awarded individual honors by Best Lawyers in America for 2018.

Spencer Thomson Discusses Development in the Northland

Spencer Thomson was interviewed by the Kansas City Business Journal recently to discuss the recent infrastructure improvements in Kansas City, Missouri, more particularly within the Northland. Thomson Walker, LLC represents several development clients in the area, including the groups developing Edgewood Farms and Metro North Crossing.

For the full article, visit: https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2017/07/14/sewers-have-northland-flush-with-opportunity-for.html

Spencer Thomson and Kristin Walker Included in The Best Lawyers in America (2018 edition)

Spencer Thomson has again been selected by his peers to be included in the 24th edition (2018 edition) of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law. Spencer has been included in Best Lawyers since 2007.

Kristin Walker has been selected for the first time to be included in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for her work in the field of Real Estate Law.

Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey comprising more than 6.7 million confidential evaluations by top attorneys. For more than three decades, Best Lawyers has been regarded-by both the profession and the public- as the most credible and definitive guilde to legal excellence in the United States. Because no fee or purchase is required, being listed in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor.

For more information on Spencer’s practice or Thomson Walker, LLC, please explore www.thomsonwalker.com.

Thomson Walker Ranked by Best Lawyers

Thomson Walker, LLC is proud to announce that the firm has again been selected by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers for its prestigious Best Law Firm designation. For the first time, Thomson Walker received a National Tier 2 ranking in the category of Land Use & Zoning Law for 2017. The firm was also ranked in the Kansas City- MO Metropolitan Tier 2 under the categories of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law. Thomson Walker has been listed on the Metropolitan Tier 2 list for the previous four years.

Firms included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.

Thomson Walker Ranked in 2016 Best Law Firms

Thomson Walker has once again been named as a Tier 2 Best Law Firm by U.S. News and The Best Lawyers. This is the third year Thomson Walker has been honored to be included on the Best Law Firm list for the Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri area. Thomson Walker is included in the Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use & Zoning Law, and Real Estate Law categories.

Thomson Walker Participating in Exciting New Northland Project

Thomson Walker is proud to be involved as legal counsel to the developers creating Edgewood Farms, a new commercial development east of Interstate 29 and south of Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Spencer Thomson is also a member of the development team, Edgewood Farm Partners, LLC.

Main Event Entertainment announced their involvement at the center in December 2015: New Northland development will include a Main Event Entertainment center.

Metro North TIF Approved

The Metro North Tax Increment Financing Plan was approved by the City of Kansas City, Missouri in December 2015, clearing the way for the developer to begin redeveloping the site. Thomson Walker attorneys represented the same development group as they redeveloped the Blue Ridge Crossing Mall and Antioch Mall. Incentives for Metro North makeover head for final approval

Leo Salinger Joins Thomson Walker, LLC

Thomson Walker, LLC is proud to announce the addition of Leo Salinger as a new member of the firm as of January 1, 2015. Leo’s full bio can be viewed at About Us: Leo Salinger. Leo previously worked with Spencer and Kristin at Husch Blackwell LLP before the opening of Thomson Walker, LLC in 2012. Leo’s practice will focus on meeting the growing real estate demands of our clients.

Leo has been mentioned in the Kansas City Business Journal: People on the Move

Please feel free to contact Leo at 816.875.3312 or by email at lsalinger@thomsonwalker.com to discuss how Thomson Walker can assist with your legal representation.

Spencer Thomson recognized in 21st Edition of Best Lawyers in America (2015)

Spencer Thomson has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for the seventh consecutive year. Thomson has been included by Best Lawyers under the following practice areas in its 21st edition of the ranking in 2015: Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Thomson has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 2007.

Historic Kansas City Power and Light Building Sale Transaction Completed

Thomson Walker, LLC assisted its clients, Gailoyd Enterprises Corp. and West Properties, Inc., in the successful sale of the historic Kansas City Power and Light Building and surrounding lots to an affiliate of NorthPoint Development. The transaction closed on September 30, 2014.

For the full story see the Kansas City Business Journal article “NorthPoint Closes on Power and Light Building“.