Todd A. Scharnhorst

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

5.0 (1 reviews)

Kansas City, Missouri

19+ years experience

Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

816-268-9401

https://www.sakg.com/toddscharnhorst.html

Town Pavilion Building, Suite 1950, 1100 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106-2197

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Bio

Todd A. Scharnhorst is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Todd A., who practices law in Kansas City, Missouri, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Missouri

State Capital

Jefferson City

Highest Court

Missouri Supreme Court

Bar Association

Missouri Bar

Typical Consultation

Free-$150

Typical Hourly Range

Often contingency-based

Fee Model Notes

Many personal injury matters are handled on contingency, often around 25%-40% of recovery.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Recognized: Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Practice Area: Litigation - Health Care
Practice Area: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus: Brain Injury
Special Focus: Catastrophic Injury
Special Focus: Medical Malpractice
Special Focus: Nursing Homes

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

Washburn University, J.D., graduated 2006

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Reviews

Samantha Hernandez

3 months ago

A consummate professional who guided me through a complex malpractice case

After a difficult situation involving a professional malpractice claim, I was referred to Todd Scharnhorst. His 19 years of experience were immediately evident. He meticulously analyzed my case, explaining the nuances of defendant-side malpractice law with clarity, yet never downplaying the complexities. His dual recognition in both plaintiff and defendant personal injury litigation gave him a strategic, well-rounded perspective that was invaluable. Todd and his team at Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin were consistently responsive and prepared, turning a stressful ordeal into a manageable process. The resolution he achieved was beyond my expectations. I cannot recommend his expertise highly enough for anyone in the Kansas City area facing serious legal challenges.