While the name has been simplified to reflect the firm’s modern nature, Gordon’s over 40 year business litigation and securities arbitration practice is still active and well.
Well-known for his work in litigation and securities arbitration.
Gordon has handled complex civil litigation for clients in federal and state courts and in FINRA, NASD, NYSE and AAA arbitrations. He has also represented clients in connection with SEC and FINRA regulatory investigations.
Gordon enables clients to successfully resolve disputes in a professional, cost-effective manner and has been repeatedly recognized by his peers for his excellence in business litigation and securities arbitration.
A dedication to personal service.
Gordon cares about his clients and wants to help them through the litigation process with as little stress and interruption in their normal lives as possible.
Clients appreciate his responsiveness and excellent communication skills where he prides himself on putting himself in their shoes, keeping them apprised of developments, and speaking plain English. He also enjoys educating clients to ensure they know what to expect at each stage of the litigation process from the moment the dispute arises, throughout settlement negotiations, mediation, and, when necessary, arbitration hearings, jury and non-jury trials, and appeals.
When he’s not practicing law, Gordon loves spending time with his wife, three grown children, and grandchildren; and doing volunteer work with his church and numerous other charitable and civic organizations. He also enjoys staying active by playing basketball and playing on Seigfreid Bingham’s softball team.
Awards
- Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation (2010-present) and Litigation – Securities (2011-Present)
- Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2005-Present
- 2009 Civil Justice Legal Leader of the Year, The Daily Record
- Missouri Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 1986
- Justice Charles Evans Whittaker Award, 1976
Current Community Involvement
- Legal Aid of Western Missouri (Co-Chair, Justice for All Campaign)
- Pilgrim Center, Inc. (Board of Directors)
- Westport Ministry in Housing, Inc. (Board of Directors)
- Bishop Spencer Place (Treasurer and Secretary, Board of Directors)
- Williams College Alumni Association (Area Admissions Representative and Co-Class Agent)
- St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and Day School
Relevant Experience
- Law Clerk, Honorable John W. Oliver, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1970-72
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., 1970
- Williams College, B.A., 1967
Admissions
- Missouri
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals, Eighth and Tenth Circuits
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri and District of Kansas
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Lawyers Association of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO 64108