PALMER LAW - Key Persons


Dustin L. Van Dyk

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  • Attorney
Dustin L. Van Dyk has more than ten years' experience in litigating and trying cases on behalf of individuals who have been harmed or damaged by others. He has experience in personal injury law and has successfully obtained favorable outcomes for hundreds of clients over his many years of practice. Dustin has extensive experience in automobile accident, wrongful death, and medical malpractice cases. He has handled numerous cases in state and federal district courts, the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Kansas, and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Dustin L. Van Dyk: Preparatory education, University of Colorado (B.A., Economics, 2003); legal education, Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., with honors, 2007); Washburn University of Topeka (Advocacy Certificate, with distinction, 2007). Mr. Van Dyk has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Court of Federal Claims and was named one of The National Trial Lawyers Association Top 40 Under 40 and recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers. Dustin L. Van Dyk has over ten years' experience in litigating and trying cases on behalf of individuals who have been harmed or damaged by others in automobile accidents, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Dustin has extensive experience in personal injury law and has successfully obtained favorable outcomes for hundreds of clients over his many years of practice.

Gary D. White

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  • Attorney
Gary D. White, Jr is dedicated to representing individuals across the State of Kansas in the areas of automobile negligence, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, third-party claims against insurance companies, and all other areas of injury litigation. Gary D. White is a proud native of Topeka and has spent most of his life in the Topeka area. After graduating from college and law school at Washburn University, Mr. White has focused his career on helping people after they have been wrongfully injured. Gary D. White is on the Board of Governors of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association and is recognized as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers. Gary D. White, Jr is passionately dedicated to representing individuals across the State of Kansas in the areas of automobile negligence, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, third-party claims against insurance companies, and all other areas of injury litigation.

Jerry R. Palmer - Founder

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  • Attorney
  • Founder
Jerry R. Palmer founded the Palmer Law Group's preceding firm in 1980. Mr. Palmer has dedicated his career to assisting people embroiled in business, personal, medical malpractice and other disputes in the state of Kansas. Mr. Palmer currently maintains a full-time mediation practice of Palmer Mediation, LLC Jerry R. Palmer is a proud graduate of the University of Kansas Law school. Drawing mediation expertise from 40 years of litigation experience representing both plaintiff's and defendant's viewpoints, Jerry is recognized by the U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri and is certified by the Kansas Supreme Court as a mediator for core and civil cases.

LJ Leatherman

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  • Attorney
LJ Leatherman passionately believes in fair and dedicated representation for individuals who have been affected by automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death, and third-party claims against insurance companies and all other areas of personal injury litigation. LJ Leatherman is a proud native of Kansas. He attended Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado and received his law degree from Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Leatherman has been with the Palmer Law Group's preceding firm since his law school graduation and he was named Top Lawyer of the Year by KC Magazine and is recognized as a Super Lawyer by SuperLawyers. LJ Leatherman passionately believes in fair and dedicated representation for individuals who have been affected by automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death, as well as, third-party claims against insurance companies and all other areas of personal injury litigation.

Meaghan M. Girard

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  • Attorney
Meaghan M Girard's reputation is that of a trusted, hard-working and compassionate attorney for injured people and their families. Her success has been recognized in the Kansas legal community and she was rated as a Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 by the National Trial Association and a Rising Star by SuperLawyers. Meaghan M Girard was born in Topeka and attended the University of Kansas for her undergraduate studies and Washburn University for law school. Meaghan specializes in advocacy for her clients and her areas of expertise include automobile litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, elder abuse and more.

Susan R. Gering

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  • Attorney
Susan R. Gering served as Litigation Counsel for the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts where she worked for 6 years pursuing action against licensees that violated the Kansas statutes and regulations. She received her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law, was a member of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, and served as an Editor for the Journal of Medicine and Law. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Business from the University of Kansas.