- Licensed to practice law in Kansas (1987), Missouri (1989) and Washington, D.C. (1983 - inactive status)
- Johnson County Bar Association Board of Directors (1994-1996)
- Kansas Supreme Court Client Protection Commission (1996-2002), Chair (2001-2002)
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas Civil Justice Reform Act Advisory Committee (1993-1996)
- Awarded "AV Preeminent" rating by Martindale-Hubble (highest rating for legal ability and ethics as rated by fellow attorneys)
- Kansas Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Commission (2003-2009) Chair (2008-2009)
- Kansas Bar Association Legislative Committee Chair (2010-2011)
- Kansas & Missouri Super Lawyer
- Kansas City Magazine Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer
- Best Lawyers in America, in business litigation, land use and bet-the-company litigation categories; 2009 Kansas City - Kansas Bet-the-Company Litigator of the Year
- Chambers USA Client's Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers as one of the "Leaders in Kansas" (2003-2019 editions)
- Named in America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys (2008 Edition)
- Member, Kansas Bar Association Legislative Committee (2008-present)
- Chair, Kansas Bar Association 2015 Convention Planning Committee (2015)
- Member, 10th Judicial District (Johnson County) Judicial Nominating Commission (2016-present)
