Brian S. Franciskato
Top rated Products Liability attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Nash & Franciskato Law Firm
Practice areas: Products Liability, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 1993
Education: University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia)
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With over three decades of experience in representing clients through the uncertain times of litigation, Brian S. Franciskato approaches each case with a deep passion for advocating for victims of personal injury. Through his practice, he ensures their rights and interests are protected in court. An experienced litigator, he serves clients across Missouri and Kansas and nationwide from his office at Nash & Franciskato Law Firm in Kansas City, Missouri. He represents clients in all personal injury cases with a focus on products liability.
Concentrating on holding manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers accountable for dangerous goods, Mr. Franciskato centers his practice on proving strict liability, negligence or breach of warranty. He meticulously investigates design flaws, manufacturing defects and failure-to-warn issues. By collaborating with engineering and medical experts, he builds airtight cases to secure suitable compensation for injuries caused by defective consumer items, medical devices or vehicles.
Graduating from William Jewell College with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History and Philosophy, Mr. Franciskato pursued his legal studies at the University of Missouri School of Law. During law school, he received the American Jurisprudence Award in pretrial litigation and practice, the prestigious award for Order of the Barristers for his trial advocacy skills and was a member of the Missouri Environmental Law And Policy Review. Upon receiving his Juris Doctor in 1993, he was admitted to The Missouri Bar. In the following year, he also obtained his license to practice in Kansas. He is also admitted to practice in the State of Minnesota and numerous Federal jurisdictions throughout the United States. His compassion and dedication to tirelessly advocating for clients' rights ensure that they receive the compensation and justice they are entitled to.
An active member of the legal community, Mr. Franciskato serves on the board of directors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys. He is also an Executive Member of the American Association for Justice, where he serves as Chairperson of the Products Liability Section. He has been a life long member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association where he served as past Chairperson of the Torts Law Committee. He constantly tries to keep up with the latest developments in the field through these memberships, making sure that his clients receive the representation they deserve.
Mr. Franciskato is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates club and is recognized for obtaining over $250 Million Dollars in settlements involving defective medical devices. In addition to being recognized by SuperLawyers, Mr. Franciskato has been selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 10 Product Liability Attorney in the State of Missouri.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1993, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.nashfranciskato.com/about/our-attorneys/brian-s-...
Bar / Professional Activity
- American Association of Justice (2003- present; Executive Committee, Board of Governors and Presidents Club Member; Membership Chairperson; Product Liability Section (Incoming Chairperson), Member; Medical Device Litigation Section, Member; Orthopedic Implant Litigation Group, Member; Electronic Discovery Litigation Group, Member), 2026
- National Civil Justice Institute, Member Fellow, 2026
- Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance (LEAP), 2026
- Missouri Trial Lawyers Care (Mo-TLC); Member from 2002 to the present, 2026
- Orthopedic Device Litigation Group- Member from 2004 to the Present, 2026
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas- Member from 1994 to the present, 2026
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri- Licensed from 1993 to present., 2026
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri- Licensed 1993 to the present, 2026
- Kansas, 1994- Licensed 1994 to the present, 2026
- Missouri, 1993l. Licensed 1993- to the present, 2026
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Board of Governors, 2004-present, 2026
- The Missouri Bar Association, Civil Practice and Tort Law Committees, 1993- present, 2026
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 1995-present, Leader of the Bar; Sustaining Member, Torts Law Committee (Chairman), Solo and Small Firm Committee, 2026
- Kansas Bar Association (1994- present), 2026
- Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, Member. 2020 to the present, 2026
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Over $250 Million combined settlements against manufacturers of defective knee and hip replacements., 2026
- $1.9 Million Wrongful Death Automobile Accident Settlement. Our 70-year-old client was crossing a 4 lane divided highway on his way to church, when he was violently struck by a driver who was driving 79 mph (in a 40 mph speed limit) while weaving in and out of traffic. Our client suffered serious life-threatening injuries, resulting in his death approximately an hour later. Our investigation revealed the defendant driver had extremely high levels of marijuana in his blood. Furthermore, the investigation revealed the defendant driver was conducting an errand for his employer at the time of the accident. We alleged the employer was liable for the driver's conduct., 2019
- $1.3 Million Settlement for Motorcyclist. Our client was riding his motorcycle on a highway in rural Kansas and a semi-truck pulled out in front of him causing him to lay his bike down and crash into the flat-bed trailer being pulled by the truck driver. He sustained severe injuries to his pelvis and legs., 2017
- $ 1 Million Settlement- Client was travelling on the interstate when he suddenly came upon a semi-tractor trailer that was illegally stopped in the middle of the interstate. The client slammed on his brakes but was unable to avoid crashing into the rear of the parked semi. The client sustained severe injuries to his feet and legs., 2011
- $6.5 Million Jury Verdict. in Jackson County Missouri against the Kansas City Missouri Board of Police Commissioners for the wrongful termination of a Kansas City, Missouri police officer. NOTE: The verdict was reduced on appeal to an award of $500,000 plus attorneys' fees., 2010
- $2.4 Million Wrongful Death Settlement for Employee who, while working on a cell tower, fell 600 feet while riding in a bucket that was negligently rigged by his employer in violation of OSHA regulations., 2009
- $ 2 Million Settlement: Our client was on a bicycle ride with her 11 and 3 year old daughters. She was pulling the 3 year old in a bicycle trailer. Our client was walking her bicycle across an intersection, within the crosswalk, when a truck driver failed to yield and turned right on a red light, striking our client, killing her instantly. The case settled before a lawsuit was filed for $2,000,000., 2008
- $1.1 Million Settlement for severe personal injuries against trucking company where the truck driver had falsified his log books., 2007
- $2.5 Million Wrongful Death Arbitration Award against the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission for inadequate signing in a construction zone., 2006
- $3.125 Million Wrongful Death Judgment arising out of an automobile collision in which defendant driver crossed the center line and collided with plaintiff., 1997
- Confidential Settlement for Wrongful Death Suicide- Client's son committed suicide while serving in the U.S. military in Afghanistan. Nash and Franciskato filed a lawsuit for wrongful death alleging that the suicide was caused by an adverse reaction to an anti-malaria drug. The case settled for a confidential amount at mediation., 2013
- $400,000 Settlement. Client was driving a truck owned by his employer when he was struck from behind while stopped at a red light. He sustained a herniated disk in his neck which required surgery. A claim was made against the driver and the client's employer's underinsured motorist coverage., 2010
- $270,000 Settlement against Landlord for failure to maintain working smoke detectors in Government Assisted Housing resulting in the death of 2 children., 2009
- $725,000 Settlement against a Restaurant & Bar for negligently serving alcohol to a minor patron who was severely injured in an automobile accident after leaving the premises., 2008
- $120,000 Settlement against manufacturer of defective pain pump system used in a bunionectomy surgery., 2008
- $220,000 Settlement against manufacturer of defective safety cover and valve mechanism of an irrigation system which exploded and caused permanent injuries to the clients eye and arm., 2007
- $560,000 Settlement for a client who sustained a head injury in an automobile accident when struck from behind by a semi-tractor trailer., 2006
- $450,000 Settlement against a restaurant for defective handrails and inadequate lighting when a client fell and broke her hip., 2005
- $500,000 Wrongful Death Settlement against highway construction contractors for improper road signs and inadequate traffic control., 2005
- $175,000 Settlement in a premises liability case where an elderly client fractured her hip when she fell down stairs that had an inadequate handrail., 2004
- $350,000 Settlement against government contractors for claims of interference in business contract and misrepresentation., 2003
Representative Clients
- We represent individuals who have been seriously injured or killed as a result of the negligence of another individual or multi-billion-dollar corporations. This includes cases involving trucking accidents and defective medical devices throughout the United States., 2026
Pro bono / Community Service
- Member of American Association of Justice's Trial Lawyers Who Care Committee (2002 to the present). This committee mobilizes AAJ members to engage in public service, such as volunteering at food banks, providing disaster relief, and supporting educators throughout the United States., 2026
- Board Member Greater Lee's Summit Healthcare Foundation (2025 to the present). The mission of the GLSHF is to enhance the health and well-being of the community by: (1) providing scholarships to area residents to support their academic studies in health care fields and (2) providing grants to non-profit corporations that improve the overall heath and well-being of the Lee's Summit Community. Grants support sustainable, community-centered initiatives that address both healthcare and the broader social aspects of health, such as food security, education and safety., 2026
- Annual Sponsor of Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance (2004 to the present). Lawyers Encouraging Academic Performance (LEAP) was created in 1994 as a not for profit Foundation to further, promote and expand upon existing community service of lawyers in Greater Kansas City with a specific focus upon initiatives intended to encourage young persons in their pursuit of an education, 2026
- Annual Sponsor of the Lee's Summit Education Foundation. The Lee's Summit Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising private funds to help support programs within Lee's Summit R-7 School District. The Foundation's mission is to generate and guide philanthropic resources to promote excellence in the Lee's SUmmit R-7 Schools. , 2026
- Lee's Summit Soccer Association Board Member; Past Vice-President: (2005 to the present). The Lee's Summit Soccer Association (LSSA) is dedicated to providing the youth of Lee's Summit with the opportunity to play soccer. We offer opportunities for every player living in the Lee's Summit Community - youth and adult, recreational and competitive, servicing over 2400 participants a season., 2026
- Sponsor Legal Aid of Western Missouri (2004 to present). Legal Aid of Western District provides free civil legal assistance for low-income Missourians facing eviction, domestic violence, or family law disputes., 2026
- Member of Missouri Trial Lawyers Who Care (Mo-TLC) (2004 to the present). The focus of Mo-TLC is to improve the quality of life in communities where MATA members live and work across the state. Examples of Mo-TLC efforts include: providing fans during summer’s hottest months, blankets and food drives in the winter, self-defense classes, bike helmets for kids, and aid to disaster areas., 2026
- Annual Sponsor of the Kansas City Blanket Project for the Homeless (2004 to present). The Blanket Project provides blankets, coats, cloves and hats to Men's shelters in the Kansas City Metropolitan area, serving the men's homeless population during the cold winter months in Kansas City., 2026
- Annual Sponsor and Member of the Red Cross Emergency Disaster Relief Response Team providing legal services to victims of natural disasters., 2026
Educational Background
- William Jewell College, B.A. in History, Political Science, and Philosophy. Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Dean's List, Mortar Board; Eons (Senior Honorary), Oxford Overseas Honor Study, Oxford, England (1989), Phi Beta Kappa, 1990
White Papers
- LEGAL PRINCIPLES IMPACTING OLDER PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS Statute of Repose imposes a hard deadline in product liability cases. The plaintiff must file a claim within a certain period of time based on the actions of the manufacturer. You usually have 10 to 15 years. State of the Art is the affirmative defense of the defendant manufacturers when they are trying to escape liability, that the product adhered to: Industry custom and practice at the time of manufacture Safest existing technology that has been adopted for use at the time of manufacturer Newest technology at the time of manufacture Ways to prove a defendant’s product was not state of the art include (but not limited to): Industry standards Governmental regulations Investigating other similar incidents Discovery of prior claims and/or litigation Post-Sale Duty to Warn. When a design defect is present at the time of sale, the manufacturer has a duty to take reasonable steps to warn at least the purchaser of the risk as soon as the manufacturer learns or should have learned of the risk. Restatement 3rd, Section 10 provides. One engaged in the business of selling or otherwise distributing products is subject to liability for harm to persons or property caused by the seller’s failure to provide a warning after the time of sale or distribution of a product if a reasonable person in the seller’s position would provide such a warning. The standard governing liability of the seller is an objective reasonable person standard, which is traditionally applied in negligence cases. Thus, the party’s conduct, under the circumstances may be reasonable and another’s unreasonable. Each defendant’s actions and their independent knowledge will have to be explored to evaluate liability., Is My Product Too Old for a Product Liability Case? How to Handle Older Product Defect Cases, American Association Of Justice, 2022
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Mr. Franciskato served on a panel with fellow attorneys discussing the intricate legal requirements to suing a foreign corporation who has manufactured a defective product that was sold in the United States and caused serious injuries to the consumer. , Presenter, Hague Compliance: Suing Foreign Corporations, Mass Tort Litigation Seminar: American Association for Justice, Attorneys Practicing In Mass Tort Litigation Involving Defective Products, 2026
- Mr. Franciskato and his paralegal, Amanda Cryderman, presented at the American Association for Justice Annual Convention, to paralegals and attorneys regarding the various circumstances in which paralegals can unfortunately be liable of the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). The presentation provided specific examples and situations to avoid when communicating with clients who have suffered serious personal injuries. , Author/Presenter, Unauthorized Practice of Law: Avoiding the Landmines, American Association for Justice: Paralegal Affiliates, Attorneys And Paralegals Representing Individuals In Personal Injury Cases, 2026
- Mr. Franciskato and his paralegal, Amanda Cryderman, presented to members of the Product's Liability Section regarding the Paralegals Role in Depositions. The program covered subjects discussing critical pre-deposition preparation, management of exhibits during the deposition, strategic examination during the deposition and necessary steps following the deposition. , Author/Presenter, Strategic Support: The Paralegal's Role in Depositions: A Practical Guide to Maximizing Paralegal Impact Across Every Phase of the Deposition Process, American Association for Justice: Product's Liability Section, Attorneys Handling Depositions In Complex Litigation, 2026
- Mr. Franciskato presented a scholarly lecture ant the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association where he discussed the importance of "Fact Witness" depositions in product liability cases; including depositions off eye witnesses, health care professionals, corporate representatives, design engineers, and sales representatives, among other such witnesses., Faculty/Presenter, Fact Witness Depositions: The Backbone of Your Product Liability Case, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Attorneys, 2025
- Mr. Franciskato presented at the American Association for Justice's Annual Convention to members of the association were he shared his expertise in preparing and taking depositions in cases against multi-billion dollar corporations who manufacture defective products that seriously injure individuals. The presentation included sharing strategies for taking corporate representative and expert witness depositions. , Author/Presenter, How to Prepare for Depositions in a Products Liability Case, American Association for Justice, Trial Lawyers Who Handle Cases Involving Defective Products., 2025
- Brian Franciskato and his paralegal, Amanda Cryderman, presented to the AAJ Paralegal Affiliates and specifically discussed how a paralegals activities prior to depositions, during a depositions and post deposits are essential to advancing the clients' product liability case., Faculty/Presenter, Paralegals are Essential to Depositions: Working Together for the Best Results, American Association for Justice: Paralegal Affiliates, American Association Of Justice Paralegal Affiliates, 2025
- PRODUCT LIABILITY PRESENTATION AT AAJ ANNUAL CONVENTION Brian discussed two considerations when deciding whether to take an older product liability case including: Product age. If the product is 10, 20 or 30 years old, has it been altered? Will evidence still exist? What are the theories of liability? How much will it cost? Viable defendants. Is the manufacturer still in existence? What about the distributor company, designers/consultants/surgeons/engineers? Sales reps and others? LEGAL PRINCIPLES IMPACTING OLDER PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS Statute of Repose imposes a hard deadline in product liability cases. The plaintiff must file a claim within a certain period of time based on the actions of the manufacturer. You usually have 10 to 15 years. State of the Art is the affirmative defense of the defendant manufacturers when they are trying to escape liability, that the product adhered to: Industry custom and practice at the time of manufacture Safest existing technology that has been adopted for use at the time of manufacturer Newest technology at the time of manufacture Ways to prove a defendant’s product was not state of the art include (but not limited to): Industry standards Governmental regulations Investigating other similar incidents Discovery of prior claims and/or litigation Post-Sale Duty to Warn. When a design defect is present at the time of sale, the manufacturer has a duty to take reasonable steps to warn at least the purchaser of the risk as soon as the manufacturer learns or should have learned of the risk. Restatement 3rd, Section 10 provides. One engaged in the business of selling or otherwise distributing products is subject to liability for harm to persons or property caused by the seller’s failure to provide a warning after the time of sale or distribution of a product if a reasonable person in the seller’s position would provide such a warning. The standard governing liability of the seller is an objective reasonable person standard, which is traditionally applied in negligence cases. Thus, the party’s conduct, under the circumstances may be reasonable and another’s unreasonable. Each defendant’s actions and their independent knowledge will have to be explored to evaluate liability., Faculty Presenter, Is My Product Too Old for a Product Liability Case? How to Handle Older Product Defect Cases, American Association for Justice: Annual Convention, Product Liability Trial Attorneys, 2022
- As a member of the Florida Plaintiff's Steering Committee, Mr. Franciskato provided a litigation update on the status of the consolidated Exactech litigation in Florida. Specifically, Mr. Franciskato updated the attorneys on the Electronic Stored Information (ESI) Protocol and the nuances of the agreed upon protective order. , Faculty Presenter, Exactech Litigation Update, Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP), Attorneys Handling Claims Against Exactech, 2022
- As Co-Lead Counsel of the consolidated proceedings in Minnesota, Brian supplied an update to attorneys across America regarding the status of the litigation and discovery., Faculty Presenter, Covidien Hernia Mesh Update: War in Medtronic's Backyard, Harris Martin Publications, Hernia Mesh Product Liability Attorneys, 2022
- Mr. Franciskato gave a presentatoin for members of teh KCMBA Tort Law Group regarding the legal issues surrounding Medicare and Medicaid Lins, ERISA and Health Insurance Subrogation Rights, Hospital Liens, and Workers Compensation Liens., Faculty, Personal Injury Nuts and Bolts: Navigating Liens and Subrogation Issues, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 2016
- Mr. Franciskato served as a faculty member providing an update on the law regarding hearsay objections and their exceptions for seasoned trial attorneys., Served as Faculty Lecturer, "Hearsay Objections and Exceptions", National Business Institute, Trial Attorneys, 2014
- Mr. Franciskato authored a legal treatise published by the Missouri Bar regarding use and admissibility of scientific evidence in Missouri cases., Author, Missouri Bar Evidence Deskbook: "Chapter 20: Scientific Evidence", Missouri Bar Publications, Missouri Attorneys, 2010
- Mr. Franciskato serves as an annual lecturer regarding updates on new statutes in Missouri and Kansas that effect liability in personal injury cases. , Author and Lecturer, Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Statutes That Effect Liability, NBI,Inc., Personal Injury Attorneys, 2010
- Mr. Franciskato lead a discussion group with member of the legal, medical and scientific community regarding presenting expert witness testimony at trial, from the plaintiff's perspective., Lecturer, Working with Expert Witnesses: The Plaintiff's Attorney's Perspective", Humantec Engineering Group, Medical And Scientific Expert Witnesses, 2009
- Mr. Franciskato discussed various litigation strategies to Abe utilized in cases against manufacturers of defective knee and hip implants, including effective methods of suing local sales representatives and distributorships in State Court venues., Faculty Member, Litigation Strategies in Personal Injury Cases Against Manufacturers of Defective Knee and Hip Implants, American Association of Justice, Attorney Member Of The American Association Of Justice, 2009
- Served as Continuing Education Staff Lecturer discussing tax consequences of settlements, division of settlement proceeds among spouses, approval of minor settlements and attorneys liens., Author and Lecturer, Dealing with Tax Consequences, Divorces, and Attorneys Liens in Settlements of Personal Injury Cases, NBI, Personal Injury Plaintiffs' Attorneys, 2008
- Mr. Franciskato presented on how attorneys can maximize their injured client's recovery from settlements by negotiations and dealings with lien holders and insurance companies claiming a subrogation interest., Author and Lecturer, Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injury Clients: Work Effectively with Subrogations, Reimbursements, Liens, and Privileges”, NBI, Inc., Personal Injury Attorneys, 2008
- Served as Continuing Legal Education Staff Lecturer regarding issues related to automobile accident personal injury litigation., Author and Lecturer, Nuts and Bolts of Automobile Accident Cases, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Personal Injury Attorneys, 2006
- Mr. Franciskato served as an author and lecturer regarding the updated Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Kansas. , Author and Lecturer, A Practical Guide to Federal Court Rules and Procedures in Kansas, NBI, Inc., Kansas Attorneys, 2003
Other Outstanding Achievements
- COVIDIEN HERNIA MESH LITIGATION, FRANCISKATO NAMED CO-LEAD COUNSEL Brian Franciskato, trial lawyer and partner, has been named Co-Lead Counsel of the Covidien Hernia Mesh Litigation in Minnesota. In his role as co-lead counsel, Mr. Franciskato will attend the status conferences and other hearings, submit all motions and matters, and lead the implementation of the litigation plan. These duties are incredibly important to continue moving the case along in order to help patients get compensation for their faulty hernia mesh., 2022
- FRANCISKATO NAMED MEMBER OF PLAINTIFF STEERING COMMITTEE, EXACTECH HIP KNEE AND ANKLE LAWSUITS Brian Franciskato, trial lawyer and partner, has been named a member of the Plaintiff Steering Committee for the consolidated Exactech lawsuits in Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit for recalled hip, knee and ankle implants. A Plaintiff Steering Committee (PSC) includes attorney members of the State Court consolidated proceeding in Florida who are appointed to lead the common interests of all plaintiffs. Franciskato serves on the Discovery Committee which is responsible for developing the discovery protocol for Electronically Stored Information (ESI). He also serves on the Expert Witness committee, which is responsible for obtaining scientific experts, including orthopedic surgeons, pathologist and bio-materials experts., 2022
- Listed by Missouri Lawyers Weekly for obtaining the 12th highest verdict in 1997 for a wrongful death claim resulting in a $3.125 million judgment
Honors
- Member Super Lawyers (2008 through 2026). Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The attorney selection process is peer influenced and research driven, selecting the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyers list each year., Member Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2026
- Mr. Franciskato has received the highest peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards from 2011 to the present. For more than 130 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been evaluating attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a strenuous Peer Review Rating system., Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2026
- National Trial Lawyers Association - Top 100 Lawyers in Missouri (2013 to present). The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is a prestigious, invitation-only organizations recognizing the nation’s top trial lawyers in civil plaintiff and criminal defense law. Membership is extended only to a select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and model rules., Member- Top 100 National Trial Attorneys, National Trial Attorneys Association, 2026
- Lifetime Member Multi-Million Dollar Advocates (2010- to the present). The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. , Member- Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, 2026
- Brian Franciskato received the Distinguished Service Award. This Award recognizes members of the AAJ’s Board of Governors who, during the past year, have been of special assistance to the President of the Association. Brian served on AAJ's Executive Committee, The Membership Oversight Committee (Chairperson), Product Liability Section Executive Committee (Vice-Chair), Trial Lawyers Care Committee, Committee on the Judiciary, Public Affairs Committee, Legal Affairs Committee, and the Paralegal Affiliates Committee., Distinguished Service Award, American Association of Justice, 2024
- Attorney Brian Franciskato received the President’s Award from the American Association of Justice in July at the 2023 Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA. He was also named Chairperson for the Membership Oversight Committee, in which he oversees the membership of the American Association of Justice, the largest trial lawyers association in the world, consisting of over 20,000 members., President's Award, American Association of Justice, 2023
- For the second year, attorney Brian Franciskato received the American Association of Justice’s Distinguished Service Award at the 2022 AAJ Annual Convention in Seattle, WA, held in July. The AAJ promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims’ rights and strengthens the civil justice system. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes members of the AAJ’s Board of Governors who, during the past year, have been of special assistance to the President of the Association., American Association of Justice- Distinguished Service Award, American Association of Justice, 2022
- Nash & Franciskato Law Firm was recognized for its contribution to the Evergreen Fund. The Evergreen Fund is a way for AAJ Members to support the organization’s continued growth and strength. Launched in 2013, and since its inception, this program has been crucial to raising funds to protect the civil justice system for our clients., Evergreen Award, American Association of Justice., 2022
- Brian Franciskato, received the Distinguished Service Award during the American Association of Justice’s (AAJ) Annual Convention in Las Vegas. The Distinguished Service Award recognizes members of the AAJ’s Board of Governors who, during the past year, have been of special assistance to the President of the Association. FRANCISKATO CONTINUES TO SERVE AAJ A member of the AAJ for the majority of his career, Brian continued to work for the organization, serving on: The Committee on the Judiciary. This committee is charged with helping identify potential federal judicial candidates who are qualified, compassionate, and who believe in the right to a jury trial. The Membership Oversight Committee. This committee is charged with recruiting new, young, and diverse members to the organization. Trial Lawyers Care Committee (TLC). TLC is an initiative to encourage, recognize, and organize trial lawyers who contribute to their communities through volunteer and charitable activities that serve the public good. Public Affairs Committee. This committee is charged with identifying laws, rules, regulations, and court opinions that impact the right to a jury trial and organizes members’ efforts to promote good laws and oppose laws that restrict individuals’ civil rights and access to the courtroom. Products Liability Section Executive Committee. The Products Liability Section concentrates on all consumer products, including automobiles, toys, electronics, and medical devices. The Section addresses legislation and cases affecting product liability laws, safety rules, and regulations. It publishes a bi-monthly journal, The Products Liability Law Reporter, for its members, American Association of Justice- Distinguished Service Award, American Association of Justice, 2021
- Best of the Bar - Selected as a Top Attorney in the Kansas City Metropolitan area for excellence in representing clients in serious personal injury, products liability and wrongful death cases., Member- Best of the Bar Top 50 Trial Attorneys, K.C. Business Journal, 2013
- Kansas City Legal Leaders Award for Law Firm Pro Bono Legal Activity in the community., Law Firm Pro Bono Legal Leader Award, The Daily Record and Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2008
- Fred L. Howard Award for Excellence in Advocacy, Excellence in Advocacy Award Recipient, University of Missouri-School of Law, 1993
- The Order of the Barristers for Excellence in Advocacy. The Order of the Barristers is an honorary society for the United States law school graduates. Membership in the Order of Barristers is limited to graduating law students and practicing lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy and brief writing. , Order of the Barristers, University of Missouri of Columbia- School of Law, 1993
- Member of the Editorial Board of Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review (MELPR). MELPR is a student-edited, bi-annual journal that is a joint venture with The Missouri Bar's Environmental and Energy Law Committee and the University of Missouri- Columbia School of Law. MELPR focused on regional and national environmental issues of interest to practitioners and policymakers. , Missouri Environmental Law and Policy Review, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1993
- American Jurisprudence Award for Pre-Trial Litigation and Procedure. American Jurisprudence Awards (often called "AmJur" awards) are prestigious academic honors presented to law students who achieve the highest grade or scholastic excellence in a specific course., American Jurisprudence Award, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1993
- National Environmental Law Moot Court Team. Represented the University of Missouri- Columbia School of Law in the National Environmental Moot Court Competition., National Environmental Law Moot Court, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1992
- Member of the Board of Advocates (1991- to 1993). The Board of Advocates (BOA) at the University of Missouri School of Law is a student-run organization dedicated to enhancing practical legal skills. It sponsors both internal and national advocacy competitions—including moot court, trial advocacy, and the Jim H. Levin Mediation Competition—allowing students to refine their written and oral advocacy, Board of Advcocates, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, 1993
Office location for Brian S. Franciskato
2300 Main Street
Suite 170
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-429-1084
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