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Leah Burkhead, Personal Injury Attorney in Mission, Kansas

Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury and Workers Comp · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

MemberatMark & Burkhead

Mission, KS

Practicing personal injury in Mission since 1990.

36+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
3
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Leah Burkhead is a member based in Mission, KS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Leah has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mark & Burkhead. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Mission, KS
Experience
over 36 years
Known for
Personal Injury · Workers Comp
  • Handles Personal Injury and Workers Comp matters from Mission, KS.
  • Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Leah Burkhead: Leah Burkhead is a member based in Mission, KS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Leah has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mark & Burkhead. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Leah takes on

Leah concentrates on personal injury and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Leah handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Mission, Kansas

Leah takes personal injury matters in Mission, 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 Leah agrees to represent you.

Workers Comp cases in Mission, Kansas

Leah takes workers comp matters in Mission, 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 Leah agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Leah Burkhead — personal injury lawyer in Mission

Leah Burkhead is a member based in Mission, KS. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Workers Comp. Leah has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Mark & Burkhead. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Leah Burkhead is a lawyer practicing plaintiff workers compensation, personal injury law. Leah received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. Leah practices at Mark & Burkhead in Mission, KS.

Working with Leah on a personal injury matter

Leah Burkhead is a lawyer practicing plaintiff workers compensation, personal injury law. Leah received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. Leah practices at Mark & Burkhead in Mission, KS.

Who Leah represents

Leah reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and workers comp matters in Mission and the surrounding Kansas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Kansas

    J.D. · 1990

  • University of Missouri

    B.S.B.A. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Leah's state bar admissions

  • Illinois

    2017 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    1991 · ACTIVE

  • Kansas

    1990 · ACTIVE

Leah studied at J.D. in University of Kansas and B.S.B.A. in University of Missouri.

Law school and academic background

Leah completed J.D. in University of Kansas and B.S.B.A. in University of Missouri. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Leah runs in Kansas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Leah has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Leah's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Johnson County Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association The Missouri Bar Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

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Locations

Leah Burkhead's office in Mission

Leah's primary office is at 6700 Squibb, Suite 103, Mission, KS, 66202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Mark & Burkhead

6700 Squibb, Suite 103

Mission, KS 66202

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Leah Burkhead — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Leah. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Mission.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire Leah Burkhead — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Leah usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Leah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leah'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; Leah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Mission, Kansas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Leah

Leah discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Leah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Leah's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Leah Burkhead

  • How much does it cost to hire Leah for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Leah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Leah offer a free consultation?

    Leah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Leah's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Leah's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in Kansas typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Leah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Leah take my case if I'm outside Mission?

    Leah 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 — Leah 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 Leah?

    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. Leah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Leah accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Leah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Mission, Overland Park and Wichita in Kansas

Leah handles personal injury matters throughout Kansas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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