Wendt Law Firm Founder Samuel Wendt and Attorney Nick Hillyard Chosen to Best Lawyers

Kansas City, Mo.—August 20, 2026

Wendt Law Firm founding member Samuel (Sam) M. Wendt and attorney Nick Hillyard have been selected to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, an annual publication recognizing the top peer reviewed lawyers in the nation.

Sam has been a “Best Lawyer” since 2020 and was recognized for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Nick was selected as a Best Lawyer for the first time and was honored for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.

Best Lawyers was founded in 1981 to highlight the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession. Based on peer reviews with a stringent authentication process, it is universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.

About Wendt Law Firm:

Wendt Law Firm P.C. is an outstanding source of legal information, assistance, and representation for personal injury lawsuits, a dedicated firm with experience handling many types of cases in Kansas City, Missouri, and around the country.

The firm specializes in a variety of personal injury types, seeking maximum compensation through every possible legal outlet. Some of the practice areas the firm represents include car accidents, defective products, dangerous premises, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, and wrongful death. Wendt Law Firm employs attorneys with expertise in many facets of law.