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				Sumner
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				Philip
Commercial and Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, Insurance Defense, Products Liability

Philip Sumner

Member in Kansas City

Philip Sumner is a trial attorney whose practice is dedicated to insurance defense and complex civil litigation. He represents insurers and their insureds in a broad range of high-exposure matters, with particular emphasis on construction defect, product liability, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death claims, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, and bad faith and extra-contractual liability.

Philip brings substantial courtroom experience to his practice, having tried multiple cases to verdict before both juries and judges. He is a skilled advocate at every stage of litigation, from early case evaluation and strategic planning through discovery, motion practice and trial. His approach is focused on delivering efficient, practical solutions while positioning cases for the best possible outcome.

Known for his thorough preparation and strategic mindset, Philip works closely with clients to manage risk, control costs and navigate complex legal and factual issues. His experience handling sensitive, high-stakes claims allows him to provide steady, results-oriented counsel in challenging circumstances.

Philip lives in Kansas City with his wife and their three sons. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, cooking, playing golf and following Oklahoma Sooners football.

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • USDC, Eastern District of Missouri
  • USDC, Western District of Missouri
  • USDC, District of Kansas
  • USDC, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Education

  • University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., with Honors, 2002
  • Washington University in St. Louis, B.A. Political Science and Philosophy, with Honors, 1999

Memberships & Activities

  • ALFA International
    • Steering Committee Member, Construction Practice Group
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
    • Construction Claims Committee
  • DRI
    • Construction Law Committee
    • Insurance Law Committee
    • Product Liability Committee
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Missouri Bar Association
  • Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers

Awards & Recognition

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, 2019-present
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2011-2012

Publications

  • Contributing Author, Time's Up! Comparing Reform Efforts on Time-Limited Demands, CLM Magazine, March/April Edition (2025)

Presentations

  • Speaker, Mitigating Extracontractual Risk: Responding to Time-Limited Demands, CLM Annual Conference (March 2026)
  • Panelist, Assessing Reform Efforts on Time-Limited Demands, CLM Webinar (January 2026)
  • Speaker, Mitigating Extracontractual Risk When Rejecting Time-Limited Demands, CLM Focus Conference - Chicago, IL (December 2025)
  • Panelist, Assessing Reform Efforts on Time-Limited Demands, CLM Focus Conference - Nashville, TN (June 2025)
  • Panelist, Assessing Reform Efforts on Time-Limited Demands in Key Bad Faith Jurisdictions, CLM Focus Conference - New York, NY (December 2024)

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