Our Legal Team

The team at Chris Benjamin Law Firm works together to handle personal injury, criminal defense, traffic ticket, and protection order cases across Missouri and Kansas. If you’re searching for a law firm team you can rely on, it’s not just about one attorney—it’s about how the entire team supports your case from start to finish.

Chris Benjamin, founder and trial attorney at Chris Benjamin Law Firm

Attorneys

Chris Benjamin

Chris Benjamin is a trial-focused attorney handling personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic matters across Missouri and Kansas. His experience includes courtroom litigation, legislative work, and judicial service, giving him a broad understanding of how cases move through the legal system.

Legal Support Team

The legal support team plays a critical role in how cases are prepared, managed, and communicated. Clients often interact with multiple members of the team, ensuring consistent updates and efficient case handling.

Paralegal Team

Our expert paralegal team is a critical part of the firm’s ability to move cases forward efficiently. These professionals work behind the scenes to ensure every detail is accounted for and every case is prepared with care.


From managing case files and coordinating communication to supporting research and documentation, their work helps keep cases organized and progressing. This structure allows the firm to respond quickly while maintaining focus on each client’s situation.

Paralegal Team

Our paralegal team plays a key role in supporting cases across personal injury, criminal defense, traffic tickets, and protection order matters. Each paralegal focuses on specific types of cases, helping ensure your situation is handled efficiently and stays on track.

Michelle Wright, office manager and criminal defense paralegal at Chris Benjamin Law Firm

Michelle Wright

Paralegal and office manager supporting criminal defense case coordination and firm operations.

Brianna Wright, traffic and criminal defense support specialist at Chris Benjamin Law Firm

Brianna Wright

Paralegal supporting traffic ticket cases and lower-level criminal defense matters.

Montana Gilleland, personal injury paralegal at Chris Benjamin Law Firm

Montana Gilleland

Paralegal supporting personal injury case coordination and client communication.

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$4,500,000

Trucking Accident Pretrial Settlement



Passengers seated on a city bus, many looking at phones, with orange handrails overhead.

$7,925,000

Bus Accident Pretrial Settlement



Woman sitting against a stone wall, holding her forehead with eyes closed, looking distressed.

$4,000,000

Sexual Abuse Pretrial Settlement



$4,000,000

Drowning Accident Pretrial Settlement



$2,600,000

Toxic Exposure Verdict

$2,500,000

Premises Liability Pretrial Settlement

$2,420,000

Trip and Fall Pretrial Settlement

$2,000,000

Truck Accident Pretrial Settlement

$1,200,000

Car Accident Pretrial Settlement

$880,000

Sexual Abuse Settlement

$879,000

Trucking Accident Pretrial Settlement

$825,000

Brain Injury Pretrial Settlement

$722,000

Trip and Fall Verdict

$625,000

Truck Accident Settlement

$525,000

Car Accident Pretrial* Settlement

$4,500,000

Trucking Accident Pretrial Settlement



$7,925,000

Bus Accident Pretrial Settlement



How Our Team Supports Your Case

When you work with Chris Benjamin Law Firm, your case is not handled in isolation. The team structure allows for:

Consistent communication

You receive updates and responses without unnecessary delays.

Organized case management

Every detail is tracked and managed so nothing is missed.

Trial-focused preparation

Cases are handled with preparation in mind from the beginning, whether they resolve early or move forward.

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Missouri and Kansas Coverage

The team supports cases across multiple locations, including:


  • Lee’s Summit, Missouri
  • Louisburg, Kansas
  • Butler, Missouri
  • Harrisonville, Missouri

Team Questions

  • Who will I work with on my case?

    You may work with both the attorney and members of the support team depending on your case and needs.

  • Will I be able to speak with someone about my case quickly?

    Yes. The team structure allows for fast response and ongoing communication.

  • Do paralegals handle parts of my case?

    Paralegals assist with preparation, communication, and organization, helping your case move forward efficiently.

Talk to Our Team About Your Case

If you’re searching for a law firm team in Missouri or Kansas, the next step is reaching out. You don’t need to know exactly who you need to speak with—the right person will be assigned to your case.

Speak with our team right away or leave a short message—calls are returned quickly, often within minutes.