Brian Goldstein has focused his practice on representing clients in civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts throughout Kansas and Missouri, as well as serving as coverage counsel for numerous insurance companies. He has been involved in representing clients in a wide spectrum of practice areas, from routine personal injury cases to complex damage cases in the fields of professional malpractice, business/contract disputes, products liability, employment discrimination, defective construction, and wrongful death. Mr. Goldstein was born and raised in the greater Kansas City area. Mr. Goldstein and his wife, Tamara, make their home in Overland Park, Kansas and have three daughters, Leah, Marisa, and Julia.

With over 30 years of legal experience, Michael Sokolik has been practicing law in Missouri since 1993. He provides expert legal representation in business law, civil litigation, family law, personal injury, and general civil matters. Dedicated to protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcomes for your case. To my clients and future clients, thank you for considering me to stand beside you. I have practiced law in Missouri for more than three decades, and every case has reinforced a simple truth: results follow when you pair deep preparation with genuine care for the person behind the file. I take the time to learn your story, anticipate the obstacles ahead, and build a strategy that protects what matters most to you. Whether we are negotiating a business dispute, safeguarding your family's plans, or stepping into the courtroom, you will have my full attention and my voice. I do not quit when things get difficult—I dig in, keep you informed, and fight for you to the very end. My commitment is to provide clear counsel, relentless advocacy, and the calm confidence that your case is in steady hands.

John Landwehr joined CVDL in 1984 after serving as an Assistant Attorney General under John D. Ashcroft for three years. He practices in the areas of estate planning, business formation, personal injury, real estate and commercial litigation. He also represents professionals in licensing matters. He enjoys solving problems so that his clients can be successful. John’s “hobby” is local politics. After serving seven years on the City Council in Jefferson City, John was elected Mayor in 2003 and re-elected in 2007 for a second term that ended in April 2011. He has stayed active with local issues by serving as President of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, and the Diocesan Planned Giving Committee. John received his B.A. (1974) and M.A. (1975) in Philosophy from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and his law degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1981.