I began my career learning from some of the best, most experienced lawyers in Kansas. That experience has helped me become a skilled trial lawyer. Now, as a private attorney, running my own law office, I advocate for clients in Johnson County and the Kansas City surrounding area. I have successfully advocated for many clients in the court room and out, in cases regarding serious injuries or serious felonies. I have helped hundred of clients with felony or misdemeanor charges.  When you are badly injured, I help you get the money you deserve.  I have experienced great success at jury trials, bench trials, suppression hearings, pleas, and more. Before I became an attorney, I was a persuasive professional speaker for 10 years. That experience greatly honed my skills to become a dynamic persuasive trial lawyer. If you are dealing with a serious legal issue, you need skilled, dynamic, and aggressive representation by a quality trial lawyer. I focus on only two kinds of cases: serious injuries and serious criminal defense.  I help people who have been seriously injured, or are facing serious criminal charges such as a DUI or other felony.  If you have been badly injured or if you have been arrested, charged or questioned in connection with a serious crime, call an experienced lawyer right away.  I am Jerry L. Wallentine, a Kansas ad Missouri trial attorney who fights your legal battles in court.In a free initial consultation, we can discuss the facts of your case and basic strategies. I utilize innovative, aggressive and dynamic defense strategies to protect my clients' rights and interests. I prepare every case for trial rather than rushing to a plea bargain or settlement. This leads to better results whether your case goes to trial or does end up with a plea or settlement. With my history as a professional public speaker, I utilize persuasive techniques for your benefit.My practice is based in Olathe, Kansas across the street from the Johnson County Courthouse. I serve the citizens in the Kansas City area, including Lenexa, Shawnee, Overland Park, Mission Hills, Merriam, and all surrounding communities of Johnson County and Wyandotte County, as well as Jackson County, Missouri. Contact a zealous Kansas City lawyer who will fight for you!  Call 913-764-9700

At a young age, Michael J. Wyatt admired the attorneys in movies who represented “the little guy.” He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts (Summa Cum Laude) from Washburn University in 2004 and a Juris Doctor (with honors) from Washburn University School of Law in 2007. He then started his career with the Wichita defense firm of Klenda, Mitchell, Austerman & Zuercher, LLC. Today, Mike is a partner at Mann Wyatt Tanksley Injury Attorneys Midwest Personal Injury Firm, a trial attorney, and an award-winning published author. He is passionate about helping clients in Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma and has successfully settled and litigated many multi-million dollar cases. Mike focuses his practice on the law of negligence, including wrongful death, automobile, and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, home, and work explosions, products liability, nursing home neglect, and premises liability. Mike is licensed in Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, and Oklahoma state and federal courts. He is a member of various bar associations, trial lawyer organizations, and has served on the executive board for the Kansas Trial Lawyer Association. Mike has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers list numerous times as well as their Top 40 Under 40. He has also received the distinguished AVVO perfect rating for client communication, responsiveness, effectiveness, and value. Mike has been named to the Rising Stars list published by Super Lawyers magazine and has been recognized by KC Magazine numerous times as one of Missouri and Kansas’ Top Attorneys and Outstanding Young Lawyers in personal injury law. Mike enjoys the opportunity to serve in his local church and on the boards of several non-profit organizations. Mike’s most notable accomplishment is his longtime marriage to his wife, Jamie. He is the proud father of three children.

After interning at Mann Wyatt Tanksley Injury Attorneys in 2013, Mason Lent was inspired to pursue a career as an attorney. Originally from Wichita, Mason graduated from the University of Kansas in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He then attended the University of Kansas School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor in December 2016. During law school, Mason spent a summer as a legal intern for the Sedgwick County District Court. Additionally, he was involved in the Douglas County Legal Aid Society where he represented adults and juveniles charged with crimes in Douglas County. After graduating law school and passing the bar exam, Mason began his career as an attorney at the defense firm of Hite, Fanning & Honeyman, LLP in Wichita. At this firm, his practice focused on insurance defense in the areas of automobile accidents, premises liability and medical malpractice. Mason joined Mann Wyatt & Tanksley in November 2018 and focuses his practice on personal injury, automobile accidents and workers’ compensation. He is licensed to practice in Kansas state and federal court, Missouri state and federal court, and Colorado state and federal court. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association and the Wichita Bar Association. In his free time, Mason enjoys watching the Kansas Jayhawks compete in basketball. More importantly, Mason is proudly married to his wife, Taylor, and they have four children.

Josh graduated from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance in 2018. He then pursued his passion for law, attending the University of Missouri Kansas City, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 2023. During his time in law school, Josh worked as a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Advisors, gaining valuable experience in the field. Having joined Mann Wyatt Tanksley Injury Attorneys as a summer intern in 2022, Josh's exceptional performance led to a full-time position upon graduating law school. His primary focus now lies in advocating for victims of sex and labor trafficking, handling class actions, personal injury cases, automobile accidents, and workers' compensation claims. Josh is licensed to practice in both Kansas state and federal court, and he is an esteemed member of the Kansas Bar Association and the Wichita Bar Association. His dedication to his clients and commitment to justice make him an invaluable asset to our firm. Beyond his professional achievements, Josh enjoys spending his free time indulging in his passions for hunting, fishing, and cheering on the Chiefs as they score touchdowns. Most importantly, he cherishes his role as a loving husband to his wife, Ashlyn, and a proud father to their son, Sawyer.