Paula L. Brown
Partner
Paula L. Brown is a seasoned first-chair trial attorney recognized for her results in complex litigation involving transportation, medical negligence, personal injury, and employment disputes. She is known for effectively presenting complicated cases to juries and securing success for both plaintiffs and defendants when the stakes are high.
About
Paula L. Brown is a Partner at SAKG, widely respected for her commanding courtroom presence and strategic advocacy. Focusing her practice on FELA litigation, personal injury, sexual assault, medical malpractice, and employment law, Paula brings decades of experience to the most challenging cases. She has achieved favorable plaintiff and defense verdicts, as well as significant settlements for her clients.
Paula’s notable accomplishments include representing individuals in catastrophic injury cases and defending employers in complex employment disputes. Her clear, engaging communication style enables her to distill intricate evidence for juries, making her a formidable trial attorney. Industry honors and peer recognition underscore her dedication, leadership, and reputation for excellence in high-stakes litigation. Paula is committed to guiding clients through challenging disputes with integrity and results-driven advocacy.
Areas of Practice
Education

- J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 1996, Managing Editor, UMKC Law Review; Staff Member, The Urban Lawyer, Order of the Coif (Top 10%)
- B.A., University of Utah, Honors, Mass Communications/Broadcast Journalism, 1987, Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions

- Missouri
- Kansas
- Arkansas
Results

- Negotiated $14 million settlement for sexual assault victim against apartment management company after maintenance technician entered her apartment at 3:45 a.m. using pass key.
- Won verdicts in favor of police department in claims by supervisor that department’s decisions regarding his paid time off and discipline were religious discrimination and retaliation.
- $11.1 million verdict for mother in wrongful death action against landlord for failing to inspect and install adequate smoke alarms in a rental home.
- Won verdict in favor of railroad against injured driver who claimed grade crossing was “abnormally dangerous” and should have had lights and gates.
- Secured verdict for railroad in wrongful death action alleging inadequate warnings by conductor during shove of railcars across street.
- Won $6 million verdict for small Kansas City awards company whose general sales manager began working for a large competitor before quitting his job and secretly misappropriated sales orders and confidential client information to benefit the competitor.
- Achieved unanimous defense verdict in railroad worker’s claim of head strike leading to neck fusion and loss of employment. Verdict returned by jury in under 20 minutes.
- Defended and obtained unanimous jury verdict in favor of surgeon accused of crushing his patient’s ureter during operation on ovaries.
- Obtained favorable result for insurance company in action brought by Attorney General of Pennsylvania seeking more than $3 million in damages and penalties for alleged consumer protection violations.
- Successfully defended gynecologist who allegedly burned patient with heat-sterilized speculum during gynecological surgery.
- Obtained entry of directed verdict after close of plaintiff’s evidence in jury trial of premises liability action against hospital.
- Obtained substantial confidential settlement for client who sustained injuries to testicle after physical therapy incident and wheelchair fall in transport van.
- Appellate briefing and oral argument before Missouri Court of Appeals and Missouri Supreme Court.
- Representation of licensee before Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Awards & Recognition

- Past President of Lawyers' Association of Kansas City
- Annette Moore Award for highest grade in Commercial Transactions
- John L. Sheldon Award for outstanding appellate advocacy
- Top grade in Federal Jurisdiction
- Lawyers Association of Kansas City Public Service Award
Publications

- Never Give In: Missouri’s New Attempt at Medical Malpractice Caps (CLE Presentation)
- Note published in UMKC Law Review









