Chadler E. Colgan - Kansas City, KS
Attorney at Colgan Law Firm
Business, Commercial and Personal Civil Litigation Lawyers in Kansas City, KS
11006 Parallel Parkway Suite 202 Country Club Bank Building Kansas City, KS 66109
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Kansas City Business, Commercial and Personal Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business, Commercial and Personal Civil Litigation
- Family Law (child custody, divorce, paternity, child support)
- Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate and Quiet Title
- Criminal Defense (DUI, Felony and Misdemeanor)
- Debtor's Rights and Consumer Law
- Adoption, Guardianship, Guardian Ad Litem and Mediation
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Chad has practiced in both large and mid-sized firms for over a decade specializing in business litigation, property rights and appeals with an expertise in research and writing. In 2017 he joined his parents at the Colgan Law Firm to bring those skills to businesses and individuals that need an aggressive litigation attorney who is a problem solver first and foremost. Not all lawsuits are alike and Chad is proficient at analyzing your case and determining the appropriate strategy to achieve the best results.
Chad has also practiced both family and criminal law and can offer those services in addition to business and personal civil litigation helping small business owners and individuals that are owed money or defending those claims when disputes arise. These types of cases need someone who will work out creative solutions and litigate in court when necessary. Chad's practice has also included extensive real estate litigation, title disputes, homeowner's association representation along with debtor's rights and consumer law cases. Chad's courtroom experience has included both civil and criminal jury trials along with numerous oral arguments in state district and appellate courts.
If you have any type of civil dispute or potential civil lawsuit he can assist with those matters in addition to all family and criminal law cases.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- SuperLawyers Rising Star , 2008 - 2012
Other Sources of Feedback About Chadler E. Colgan
Included on the 2025 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Washburn University School of Law,
Topeka,
Kansas, May, 2000
J.D.
Honors: Dean's Honors
Law Review: Washburn Law Journal, Member, 1999 - 2000
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Washburn University School of Law,
Topeka,
Kansas, May, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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University of Missouri - Kansas City,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 1997
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: Political Science
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University of Missouri - Kansas City,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 1997
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- White Goss, a Professional Corporation, Senior Associate, 2007 - 2016
- Armstrong Teasdale, LLP, Associate, - 2007
Languages
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Cedars Homes Association, Inc., 2007 - Present
Representative Clients
In re Marriage of Kimbrell, 34 Kan.App.2d 413; 119 P.3d 684 - 2005
Whitney v. Alltel Communications, Inc., 173 S.W.3d 300 - 2005
Ancillary Businesses
Mediation
Guardian Ad Litem
Published Works
Articles
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Missouri Criminal Practice, 2012 Cumulative Supplement: Representing Clients Before Investigative Bodies
Bar Admissions
- Kansas, 2000
- Missouri, 2001
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas, 2000
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2000
Other Affiliations
- Kansas Bar Association
- Johnson County Bar Association
- KCMBA
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Contact
11006 Parallel Parkway
Suite 202 Country Club Bank Building
Kansas City, KS 66109
Phone: 913-721-6067
Fax: 913-721-9964
Email: Send a message
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