Lloyd W. Raber
Attorney
Email: lraber@swansonbernard.com
Phone: (816) 886-4829
Alternate: (816) 410-4600
Finding cost-effective solutions for clients.
Experience
Prepared legal briefs in all levels of Missouri, Kansas and federal appellate courts, including a recent Supreme Court decision in which I convinced the Supreme Court of Missouri to reverse the court of appeals and further limit what injuries are considered to arise out of employment.
Obtained full summary judgment against the insured on various claims, including claims in excess of $1 million in alleged property damages
Successfully avoided litigation costs by obtaining favorable settlements in numerous matters.
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Missouri
Kansas
U.S. District Court of Western Missouri
U.S. District Court of Kansas
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Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
Kansas Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
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J.D., University of Kansas, 2009
B.F.A., University of Utah, 2004
Summary
Lloyd is an experienced litigator who focuses on working with self-insured entities or entities with a high deductible who are able to select their counsel. He has successfully defended clients in a variety of civil litigation, insurance defense, insurance coverage, and workers’ compensation cases.
Lloyd partners with clients to understand their unique situation and needs to advise on litigation case strategy from intake to trial and appeal, including whether to pursue mediation or arbitration. His skills in litigating declaratory judgment, breach of insurance contract, and bad faith actions allows him to find most cost-effective solution for his clients.