Siro Smith Dickson PC is proud to have 3 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2023 in America. Rik Siro, Eric Smith, and Athena Dickson have been selected by their peers for recognition of their professional excellence in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their work in Litigation
Read MoreBlack KCPD detective punished for reporting illegal search by officer, lawsuit says
A Kansas City narcotics detective alleges in a civil lawsuit that he witnessed misconduct by a fellow officer and was punished with a demotion for reporting the incident to superiors. Until six months ago, Arthur Willingham, 52, was a member of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Kansas City Interdiction Task Force. As he
Read MoreAthena Dickson Recognized With The Missouri Bar’s 2021 President Award
Missouri Bar 2020-21 President John Gunn recognized our very own Athena Dickson along with Whittney Dunn, Mischa Buford Epps, and Erica Mynarich with this year’s President’s Awards for their contributions to helping lawyers even better serve their clients. Given by the president of The Missouri Bar, the annual award recognizes lawyers’ meritorious
Read MoreRik Siro Featured On 2021 Power List of Missouri Employment Lawyers
Our very own Rik Siro has been named one of the top Employment Lawyers on the 2021 Power List by Missouri Lawyers Media. The Power List looks into the lawyers and attorneys who lead and influence the Missouri legal community. He was chosen by their editorial team after an interview and reviewing
Read MoreProduct Liability Jury Verdict – 3M Combat Arms Ear Plugs
A jury returns a $6 million punitive verdict ($7.1 million overall) against 3M for defective Combat Arms Ear Plugs. Between 2003 and 2015, the dual-ended 3M Combat Arms Ear Plugs (version 2) were standard-issued equipment for service members. This included those who were deployed to combat zones, including Iraq and Afghanistan. The
Read MoreThe Center for Conflict Resolution Spotlights Rik Siro
We are excited to spotlight one of our volunteer board members Rik Siro! Rik is a trial lawyer with the law firm Of Siro Smith Dickson, PC, representing people in cases involving personal injury and employment discrimination. He also works as a mediator in those areas of practice. He is licensed to
Read MoreAthena Dickson to Chair Missouri Bar Committee on Lawyers Living Well
Siro Smith Dickson is pleased to announce Partner Athena M. Dickson has been appointed to chair the new Lawyers Living Well special committee of The Missouri Bar. Lawyers Living Well will make recommendations to the Board of Governors based on focused work in three primary areas: Stigma — Identify attitudes, perceptions, or
Read MoreSiro Smith Dickson PC Honored with Tier 1 recognition by 2021 edition of U.S. News–Best Lawyers
Siro Smith Dickson has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”! U.S. News — Best Lawyers uses a confidential, data driven rating system. Clients and/or professional references are emailed a survey addressing a firm’s expertise, responsiveness, understanding of a business and
Read MoreRaymond Dake Selected as Junior Member at Large for KCMBA Civil Litigation Section
Raymond Dake has been selected as Junior Member at Large for the 2021 Civil Litigation Section for the KCMBA. Learn More
Read MoreRaymond Dake Co-Chairs KCMBA Labor & Employment Law Committee
Raymond Dake has been selected to Co-Chair the 2021 Labor & Employment Law Committee for the KCMBA. Learn More
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