Siro Smith Dickson PC Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America©: Eric Smith Named 2027 “Lawyer of the Year”
Siro Smith Dickson PC is proud to announce that partner Eric W. Smith has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America® for his outstanding work in Employment Law – Individuals in Kansas City, Missouri.
This highly prestigious honor is presented to only a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic community. Based on peer-review evaluations, the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction reflects the high level of respect an attorney has earned from other leading lawyers in their market.
In addition to this individual accolade, Eric has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his exceptional expertise across three key practice areas:
- Employment Law – Individuals
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
A Shared Commitment to Legal Excellence
Eric’s recognition highlights the collective talent at Siro Smith Dickson PC. Our firm’s core mission has always been to provide premier advocacy for individuals navigating complex legal challenges. This milestone is part of a long-standing tradition of excellence at our firm recognized by the legal community.
We invite you to read about our other founding attorneys, Rik Siro and Athena Dickson, who have also earned prominent individual recognitions from Best Lawyers. You can learn more about their accomplishments in our previous spotlight, Rik, Eric, and Athena Recognized by Best Lawyers for Professional Excellence.
- Rik N. Siro: With decades of trial experience, Rik specializes in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and employment discrimination. Rik has been repeatedly recognized by Best Lawyers and was previously named Kansas City’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Employment Law – Individuals, including in 2020.
- Athena M. Dickson: Highly regarded for her dedicated advocacy in personal injury and employment litigation, Athena **has been repeatedly recognized by Best Lawyers,** has been named a Missouri/Kansas “Super Lawyer” and serves as an active leader within local and state bar associations **including the immediate Past President of the Missouri Bar Association.
Why Peer Recognition Matters
Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Because listings are compiled based on the candid feedback of practicing attorneys, receiving these recognitions—and specifically a “Lawyer of the Year” designation—demonstrates a level of professional integrity, capability, and peer respect that few firms achieve.
At Siro Smith Dickson PC, we remain deeply dedicated to seeking justice for our clients, protecting employees’ civil rights, and helping injury victims rebuild their lives. We congratulate Eric, Rik, and Athena on their continued peer recognition and thank our clients and colleagues for their ongoing trust.
If you or a loved one are facing an employment dispute, whistleblower matter, sexual assault or harassment, or serious personal injury please contact our team at Siro Smith Dickson PC to schedule a consultation.