The Law Office of Phil LeVota

Stewart, Wald Smith is a prominent law firm based in Kansas City, MO, specializing in representing landowners in Rails-to-Trails litigation across the nation. With a track record of recovering over $390 million for clients, they have successfully advocated for just compensation in cases involving property taken for recreational trails. The firm's notable successes include landmark cases such as Haggart v. United States and Raulerson v. United States, where substantial amounts were recovered on behalf of landowners affected by trail conversions. Stewart, Wald Smith's expertise in this area has solidified their reputation as leaders in advocating for landowners' rights in rail-trail conversations.Generated from the website

Located in the Crown Center district, blocks from downtown, Lathrop GPM's Kansas City office provides a full spectrum of legal services across the intellectual property, litigation, and transactional disciplines. Chambers USA ranks our Missouri team among the state's best in Corporate/M&A, Employment, Environmental, Litigation, and Real Estate.