William P. Denning - Overland Park, KS
Attorney at Denning Law Firm, LLC
Personal Injury Lawyers in Overland Park, KS
8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 210 Overland Park, KS 66210
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Overland Park Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 04/24/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Trucking Accidents
- Premises Liability
Attorney Information
Overview
William is the founding member of Denning Law Firm, LLC. After spending over a decade as a partner at a well-known civil defense firm in the Kansas City area, William (or "Willie" as his friends and family refer to him) established Denning Law Firm with the purpose of using the knowledge and experience he gained representing insurance companies and their insureds for nearly fifteen years to now represent and prosecute cases on behalf of those that have been injured or wronged.
Willie's experience showed him that people who are injured by the negligence of others need someone with the legal knowledge and experience to help them through the process of obtaining the relief or remedy to which they are entitled. Working with insurance companies provided invaluable insight into how they evaluate, negotiate and defend claims against individuals who have been injured or experienced other catastrophic loss and damage. This knowledge allows Willie to level the playing field when negotiating and litigating against insurance companies.
When litigating against an insurance company, an attorney needs to be prepared, willing and able to try cases. Willie has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict in both federal and state court including trying several multi-million dollar cases. He has argued cases before the Kansas Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals in both Kansas and Missouri. He also is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, 10th Circuit and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Willie practices throughout Missouri and Kansas and primarily focuses on the areas of personal and catastrophic injury, motor vehicle accidents, product liability, trucking/transportation liability, premises liability (slip and fall) and medical/professional liability. Willie has been a recipient of the Super Lawyers designation. When Willie is not representing clients, he can be found spending time with his wife, Emily, his two daughters and their two dogs.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About William P. Denning
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
- 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
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 2003
J.D.
Honors: Member, National Moot Court Team/National Qualifier
Honors: Member, National Trial Advocacy Team
Honors: The Urban Lawyer staff member
Honors: Recipient of John L. Sheridan and Thomas E. Deacy Sr. Awards as the most outstanding appellate and trial advocate
Law Review: UMKC Law Review, Member
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University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law,
Kansas City,
Missouri, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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Pittsburg State University, 1999
B.S.
Major: Education/Social Sciences
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Pittsburg State University, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney at Law
Past Positions
- Sanders Warren Russell & Scheer LP, Partner, 2005 - 2020
- Spradley & Riesmeyer, PC, Associate, 2003 - 2005
Languages
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English (Primary)
Representative Cases
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Unique Vacations v. Trip Mate, et al, United States District Court, Western District of Missouri
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Jani-King v. Carmeco—Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri
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Rogers v. Cornejo & Sons, et al.—District Court of Sedgwick County, Kansas
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Porter v. Adrian Fabricators, et al.—District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas
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Leon v. Herndon—District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas
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Czechan v. Lewis, et al—District Court of Linn County, Kansas
Bar Admissions
- Kansas, 2004
- Missouri, 2003
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Kansas Bar Association
- Missouri Bar Association
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Johnson County Bar Association
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Contact
8900 Indian Creek Parkway, Suite 210
Overland Park, KS 66210
Phone: 816-559-8877
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.denninglawfirm.com/
Hours: Mon to Fri: 08:30 am – 05:00 pm
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