Brian D. Pistotnik
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Wichita, Kansas
Brian & Brian at Pistotnik Law
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation; view more
Licensed in Kansas since: 1987
Education: The University of Kansas School of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Brian & Brian at Pistotnik Law
311 S Hillside StWichita, KS 67211 Visit website
Attorney Brian D. Pistotnik, a distinguished partner at Brian & Brian At Pistotnik Law in Wichita, Kansas, has been a dedicated advocate for his clients since earning his law degree with honors from The University of Kansas School of Law in 1987. Specializing in personal injury cases, including motor vehicle and truck accidents, as well as workers' compensation claims, he serves clients throughout Wichita, Sedgwick County and Butler County.
Known for his approachable demeanor and deep proficiency in car wreck injury law and workers' compensation law, Mr. Pistotnik offers free consultations to help individuals understand their rights. He is committed to ensuring that no case is too small and is readily available to discuss potential settlements with anyone who has suffered an injury. Mr. Pistotnik knows how difficult it is to deal with serious injuries and has multiple resources to help injury victims get through the tough times and is willing to negotiate on his contingency fee for cases where the injury victim has catastrophic injuries. Discounts are available for repeat clients.
After 38 years of legal practice helping injury victims, Mr. Pistotnik has also earned respect amongst insurance companies. Insurance companies know he will fight hard for his clients and this past experience and reputation helps Mr. Pistotnik's clientele get a full and fair recovery for their injuries.
After completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. Pistotnik embarked on his legal journey at The University of Kansas School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1987. Admitted to the Kansas Bar Association the same year, he quickly gained recognition among his peers for his exceptional legal acumen, professional integrity and unwavering dedication to his clients.
A respected figure in the legal community, Mr. Pistotnik is an active member of the Wichita Bar Association and has been involved with numerous other professional legal organizations over the years. Since parting ways with a previous legal practice in 2014, he has successfully secured multiple million-dollar settlements for clients with severe injuries. With a Distinguished peer-review rating* through Martindale-Hubbell and a "Superb" score on Avvo, he stands as a beacon of justice, offering adept legal representation with a personal touch. Mr. Pistotnik is also the recipient of many awards: National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2014-2018, Best Lawyers in America 2020, Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in Kansas 2019, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys in Kansas 2014-2017.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Workers' Compensation: ClaimantFocus areas
Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
First Admitted: 1987, Kansas
Bar / Professional Activity
- Admitted to practice before the courts in Kansas, 1987
- Member of Kansas Association for Justice, 1987
- Member of Wichita Bar Association, 1986
- Member of Kansas Bar Association, 1987
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Trucking case wrongful death recovery of $1.4 million, 2019
- Car wreck case with a commercial vehicle. Recovery of $1.1 million, 2018
Representative Clients
- Multiple injury victims from all across Kansas, 2020
- School activity resulting in severe injuries. $3.5 million recovery, 2023
Educational Background
- The University of Kansas School of Law - J.D., 1987
- University of Oklahoma - B.S., 1984
Honors
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- "Superb" score on Avvo
- Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2014
- Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, U.S. News, 2015
- Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, U.S. News, 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2015
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2016
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2017
- Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, 2017
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