A practice built on business litigation.
Fritz’s primary focus is business and commercial trial and dispute resolution. This includes all phases of dispute resolution, settlement negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, jury trials, trials to the court, and handling appeals. His experience with trials in a wide variety of business disputes, paired with his knowledge, means he is always willing and ready to go to trial when that is in the best interest of the client.
He also advises small and medium-sized businesses on a wide range of legal issues and concerns, including how businesses operate day-to-day. This experience helps to give Fritz a more holistic view of a business’ operations.
An aggressive and intelligent advocate on your side.
Fritz enjoys the intellectual aspects of law and likes advocating for clients in the courtroom or through an alternative dispute resolution process. He prides himself on spending a lot of hands on time with his clients, and being attentive, responsive, and thorough in his communication.
When he’s not practicing law, Fritz spends time teaching in the legal community. He was an instructor with National Institute of Trial Advocacy-Chicago and Kansas City and is the Founder and Master of the KCMBA Trial Academy. In 2012-2013 he chaired the KCMBA on rewriting the rules of civility.
Representatives Clients
- Berkebile Nelson Immenschu McDowell Architects, Inc.
- Cornell Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
- University of Denver, B.A., Political Science, Minor – Economics, 1974
- University of Missouri – Kansas City, J.D., 1977
Admissions
- Missouri, 1977, State and appellate courts
- US District Courts (Federal Court) for Missouri
- 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
- 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
- US District Court for the District of Kansas
- United States Supreme Court
- Pro hac admissions:
- Federal Courts: Kentucky, Tennessee
Professional Affiliations
- Missouri Bar
- American Bar Association
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Lawyers Association of Kansas City
Published Works
- Co-Author, “Protective Orders in Trade secret Cases,” Riesmeyer, Clune. Business Torts Journal, ABA Fall 2010
- “Evidence Overview” University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, 15 Hour Review of the Law. 2004 – present
- Co-Author, Missouri Civil Procedure Formbook, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 1985
- Co-Author, “The Development of Alternative Energy Sources: A Legal and Policy Analysis,” Oklahoma Law Review, Vol. 30, Spring, 1977
- Co-Author, “A Mock Trial in a Complex Business Tort Case,” ABA Section of Litigation, Business Torts, Spring 2013
- Co-Author, “Courses of Action After Allegations of Misconduct,” ABA Section of Litigation, Business Torts, Winter 2014, Vol. 21, No. 2
Speaking Engagements
- Midwest Trial Skills. Instructor at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Chicago, IL, 1999 to present
- “Advanced Cross-examination and impeachment.” KCMBA Trial Academy. 2000 to present
- Deposition Skills. Instructor at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy in Kansas City, MO. August 2015
- “Exit Strategies for Owners of Closely Held Businesses,” University of Missouri-Kansas City, CLE April 16, 2010
- “Ethics,” Annual Real Estate Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, May 20, 2010
- “The Disciplinary Process,” Clay County Bar Association, April 20, 2007
- “Evidence Overview,” 15 Hour Review of the Law, University of Missouri-Kansas City, CLE 2000-2012
- Presentations as lead Master on trial related and ethics issues for the Ross T. Roberts Inn of Court, 1994 to 2011
Kansas City, MO 64108