
Eric T. Lanham, Insurance Attorney in Kansas City, Kansas
Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Workers Comp · 4.9/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
MemberatMcAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A.
Kansas City, KS
Practicing insurance in Kansas City since 1993.
- 33+
- Years practicing
- 4.9 ★
- 10 client reviews
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Eric T. Lanham is a member based in Kansas City, KS. The practice focuses on Insurance and Workers Comp. Eric has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
- Based in
- Kansas City, KS
- Experience
- over 33 years
- Known for
- Insurance · Workers Comp
- Handles Insurance and Workers Comp matters from Kansas City, KS.
- Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Eric T. Lanham: Eric T. Lanham is a member based in Kansas City, KS. The practice focuses on Insurance and Workers Comp. Eric has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Eric T. Lanham
Eric concentrates on insurance and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Kansas City, Kansas
Eric takes insurance matters in Kansas City, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Kansas City, Kansas
Eric takes workers comp matters in Kansas City, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Eric T. Lanham — Over 33 years of Kansas insurance experience
Eric T. Lanham is a member based in Kansas City, KS. The practice focuses on Insurance and Workers Comp. Eric has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A.. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 10 client reviews.
Order of Bench and Robe. Author, "Suing Parents in Tort for Child Abuse: A New Role for the Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem?" 61 U.M.K.C. Law Rev. 101, 1992.
Eric's approach to insurance cases
Order of Bench and Robe. Author, "Suing Parents in Tort for Child Abuse: A New Role for the Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem?" 61 U.M.K.C. Law Rev. 101, 1992.
Clients Eric works with
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and workers comp matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Kansas area.
Credentials
Eric T. Lanham's legal education and bar admissions
University of Missouri at Kansas City
J.D. · 1992
University of Missouri at Columbia
B.A. · 1987
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
Nebraska
2018 · ACTIVE
Iowa
2013 · ACTIVE
Kansas
1993 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1993 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at J.D. in University of Missouri at Kansas City and B.A. in University of Missouri at Columbia.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed J.D. in University of Missouri at Kansas City and B.A. in University of Missouri at Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in Kansas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Eric T. Lanham
Eric has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Eric's professional memberships and bar associations
Wyandotte County Bar Association Kansas Bar Association The Missouri Bar
membership
Locations
Eric T. Lanham's office in Kansas City
Eric's primary office is at 10 East Cambridge Circle Drive, Suite 300, Kansas City, KS, 66103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips, P.A.
10 East Cambridge Circle Drive, Suite 300
Kansas City, KS 66103
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Client reviews of Eric T. Lanham — 4.9/5 rating from 10 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Eric. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing insurance attorneys in Kansas City.
4.9
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How to hire Eric T. Lanham — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Kansas City, Kansas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric T. Lanham
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Kansas typically take?
Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Eric is licensed in Kansas. Matters governed by Kansas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Eric will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new insurance clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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