67/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Employment Lawyers in Overland Park, KS: 2026 rankings
61 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Overland Park: HKM Employment Attorneys LLP, LFR Score 67/100; 4.4★ from 143 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 17
Open 24 hours (per Google): Cornerstone Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #17 of 61.
- 19
Most-reviewed: BurnettDriskill, Attorneys, 721 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Overland Park employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 61 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Overland Park at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP | 67 | 4.4★ (143) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Spooner and Perkins PC | 64 | 4.8★ (181) | Kansas City, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Edelman, Liesen & Myers L.L.P. | 63 | 4.3★ (33) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Grissom Miller Law Firm, LLC | 62 | 4.8★ (57) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC | 61 | 3.5★ (4) | Prairie Village, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Doyle & Bruce LLC | 61 | 4.2★ (138) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Punchwork | 61 | 4.6★ (32) | Kansas City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | The Law Office of Michael J. Joshi | 61 | 4.2★ (52) | Lenexa, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Holman Schiavone, LLC | 61 | 4.1★ (90) | Kansas City, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | LG Law LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (18) | Kansas City, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
All 61 employment lawyers in Overland Park, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in Kansas City, 15 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prairie Village, 2 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#7 Punchwork
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenexa, 3 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 LG Law LLC
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Dugan Schlozman
Based in Overland Park
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 8 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#13 MVP Law Firm
Based in Kansas City, 7 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Reavey Law LLC
Based in Kansas City, 9 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leawood, 6 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 17 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 205 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladstone, 12 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 721 Google reviews, the most in Overland Park.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 503 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merriam, 2 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Ogletree Deakins
Based in Kansas City, 6 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lee's Summit, 16 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overland Park
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 61 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Stockman Law Firm | 55 | 4.9★ (149) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Grundy Disability Group | 55 | 4.8★ (413) | 23 mi |
| 28 | Haight Stang, LLC | 54 | 4.8★ (63) | In Overland Park |
| 29 | Gates Shields, P.A. | 53 | 4.6★ (40) | In Overland Park |
| 30 | Kalberg Law Office L.L.C. | 53 | 4.3★ (60) | In Overland Park |
| 31 | Popham Injury Law | 52 | 4.6★ (74) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Siro Smith Dickson PC | 52 | 4.9★ (45) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Playter Trial Lawyers | 52 | 5.0★ (42) | 11 mi |
| 34 | White, Graham, Buckley & Carr LLC | 52 | 4.9★ (61) | 17 mi |
| 35 | Ralston Kinney, LLC | 52 | 4.6★ (40) | 6 mi |
| 36 | Employee Rights Law Firm | 51 | 3.5★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 37 | Law Office Of John Adams Christiansen, L.C. | 51 | 4.8★ (23) | 6 mi |
| 38 | Law Offices of Edward A. Stump | 51 | 4.3★ (37) | 6 mi |
| 39 | The Pickering Law Firm, P.A. | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | In Overland Park |
| 40 | Bruchman Law Firm, LLC | 51 | 4.9★ (7) | 9 mi |
| 41 | Jenkins Law, LLC | 50 | 4.9★ (10) | 6 mi |
| 42 | Right Side Law, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (12) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Mims Law Office, LLC | 49 | 4.1★ (23) | 10 mi |
| 44 | Evans & Dixon, LLC | 49 | 3.3★ (7) | In Overland Park |
| 45 | Lathrop GPM LLP | 49 | 3.7★ (19) | 9 mi |
| 46 | The Lunceford Law Firm | 49 | 4.4★ (19) | 17 mi |
| 47 | Graham Law Group, P.C. | 48 | 4.8★ (18) | 23 mi |
| 48 | Ensz & Jester, P.C. | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 49 | Boulware Law | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 50 | Business Law Group | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
Also serving Overland Park
20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnds Law, LLC | 4.9★ (369) | In Overland Park |
| Berman & Rabin, P.A. | 1.4★ (52) | In Overland Park |
| Besse Law Office | 5.0★ (27) | In Overland Park |
| Biesterveld & Crook Injury Attorneys | 5.0★ (157) | In Overland Park |
| Coppaken Law Firm | 4.8★ (41) | In Overland Park |
| Davis Business Law | 4.7★ (75) | In Overland Park |
| Girard Immigration Law LLC | 4.9★ (43) | In Overland Park |
| GroverLawKC | 4.9★ (111) | In Overland Park |
| Joco Legal | 4.9★ (70) | In Overland Park |
| Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC | 5.0★ (86) | In Overland Park |
| Kevin McManus Law: Overland Park Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers | 4.9★ (121) | In Overland Park |
| Law Office of Tom Wagstaff, Jr., LLC | 4.9★ (45) | In Overland Park |
| Mdivani Corporate Immigration Law Firm | 4.5★ (34) | In Overland Park |
| Midwest Law LC | 4.4★ (38) | In Overland Park |
| MSB Law, LC | 5.0★ (41) | In Overland Park |
| Parman & Easterday | 4.9★ (137) | In Overland Park |
| Parmele Law Firm | 4.4★ (71) | In Overland Park |
| Roberson Law, LLC | 4.9★ (177) | In Overland Park |
| Roth Davies LLC | 4.9★ (226) | In Overland Park |
| Shepherd Elder Law Group | 4.7★ (33) | In Overland Park |
How we ranked Overland Park employment lawyers
We scored 61 Overland Park employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Overland Park data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Overland Park: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Overland Park?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Overland Park, KS is HKM Employment Attorneys LLP with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.4★ from 143 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Spooner and Perkins PC (#2) and Edelman, Liesen & Myers L.L.P. (#3) follow. We ranked 61 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Overland Park?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 61 employment lawyers serving Overland Park, KS. 7 of them are based in Overland Park; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Overland Park are open 24/7?
2 ranked employment lawyers in Overland Park post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are HKM Employment Attorneys LLP (#1) and Cornerstone Law Firm (#17). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Overland Park work on weekends?
5 of 61 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HKM Employment Attorneys LLP (#1), Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC (#5) and Cornerstone Law Firm (#17). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Overland Park employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 61 rated employment lawyers in Overland Park is 4.6★, with a median of 18 reviews. BurnettDriskill, Attorneys has the most, 721 reviews, and ranks #19. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Overland Park count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Overland Park city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Overland Park, KS charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Overland Park, KS ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Overland Park?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Overland Park
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 61 employment lawyers serving Overland Park.
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