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Todd Alan Scharnhorst is a distinguished attorney based in Kansas City, MO, and the chair of the medical defense practice group at Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin P.C. With nearly two decades of expertise, Todd focuses on defending hospitals, multi-disciplinary health systems, physicians, and long-term care facilities against complex and high-stakes claims involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death. His extensive experience has enabled him to forge strong relationships with leading medical institutions and specialists nationwide, enhancing his ability to effectively advocate for his clients. Recognized as a preeminent defense lawyer in medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, brain injury, and nursing home litigation, Todd's commitment to excellence has earned him accolades from his peers. He has been consistently featured in prestigious listings such as Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers Magazine, and the Kansas City Business Journal’s Best of the Bar. In 2013, he was honored as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Kansas City and recognized among the top 100 lawyers in Missouri and Kansas by Super Lawyers Magazine. As a co-founder of Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin P.C. in 2006, Todd continues to contribute to the legal community through professional associations and by sharing his insights on product liability and hospital claims. His dedication to his clients and the legal profession positions him as a leading figure in medical malpractice and personal injury law in the Kansas City area.

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