Bautista LeRoy Blog

Motorcycle accidents in Arkansas often result in catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or even death. Because motorcyclists lack the physical protection of passenger vehicles, a single negligent act by another driver can permanently change a life. Understanding how Arkansas law treats ...

BautistaLeRoy's attorneys have been recognized as part of the Top 100 in the 2025 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Top 50 in Kansas City again. This time the publisher added Ryan Gavin, Bautista LeRoy's partner in St. Louis, to the list.  In the competitive landscape of legal excellence, this ...

On November 19, 2025, the founding partners, Andrew LeRoy and Jose Bautista, of Bautista LeRoy LLC, argued in front of the Missouri Supreme Court. Bautista LeRoy LLC represented a client who was injured while operating a stand-up forklift. Three weeks prior to trial, the trial judge struck the P...

Bautista LeRoy LLC, an award-winning law firm known for securing justice for individuals and families in catastrophic injury cases, proudly announces the opening of its new office in Bentonville. Serving the northwest Arkansas area from its Kansas City base for years, the firm now possesses a loc...

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized BautistaLeRoy as one of the Best Law Firms in the 2026th edition, with three of its lawyers receiving recognitions—Jose Bautista, Andrew LeRoy, and Ryan Gavin. Jose Bautista received recognitions in Kansas City for the practice areas of Mass Tort Lit...

Jose Bautista receives recognition from Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association & Foundation (KCMBA) for 8 years of commitment to the Association's mission. Fellowship is the highest level of KCMBA membership, honoring attorneys who have practiced for at least eight years and demonstrated a sus...

Andrew S. LeRoy of Bautista LeRoy was recently recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for excellence in Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation.  “I was born and raised in Kansas City,” says Andrew in an interview. “Those people that raised me are the same...

Kansas City, Missouri – A 68 year-old male was found dead with three others injured on Sunday after the Family Dollar building collapsed at Midtown 3726 Broadway. KCPD and KCFD crews arrived before 2:45 p.m. and were faced with the partial collapse of the building’s front facade.

For decades, hardworking farmers have stood at the heart of America's food system, investing their lives and land to feed our nation. But behind the promise of partnership with major poultry integrators lies a system built on control, deception, and exploitation. At our firm, we are committed to ...

Christopher Hanshaw was barely 21 years old on August 25, 2016, when he and his fiancée were forced to decide whether they wanted his physicians to amputate his left leg at the ankle or below the knee.  He had just started his job as a forklift operator for Valu Merchandisers, when his left leg e...

Sexual assault in nursing homes is a tragic and unacceptable violation of vulnerable residents' rights. When elderly individuals are subjected to abuse, they often feel powerless, confused, or afraid to speak up. As a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of nursing home residents in Arkans...

Bautista LeRoy LLC, is dedicated to protecting the rights of vulnerable Missouri individuals, that blindsided by the sudden eviction of a loved one from a nursing home following a diagnosis of dementia.    The question our client's often ask: Can a nursing home legally evict a resident because ...

Bautista LeRoy, LLC is dedicated to protecting the rights of elderly residents in Arkansas nursing homes, often we receive questions from families concerned about the level of care their loved ones receive at nursing home or long-term care facility.   Our clients at Bautista LeRoy often ask us...

A federal lawsuit has been filed alleging that children housed at The Lord's Ranch, a now-closed residential treatment facility in Northeast Arkansas, were subjected to repeated sexual and physical abuse at the hands of staff members. The allegations point to a deeply disturbing pattern of miscon...

The Arkansas State Medical Board has taken decisive action against Dr. David Diffine of Jonesboro, suspending his medical license after receiving alarming allegations of sexual misconduct. The accusations suggest a disturbing pattern of behavior, including inappropriate and unethical conduct with...

A disturbing wave of sex abuse litigation is unfolding across Arkansas as survivors of abuse in juvenile detention centers come forward to hold their abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable. These lawsuits shed light on systemic failures within the juvenile justice system—failu...

On September 12, 2024, a Missouri woman achieved a significant legal victory when she secured a $1 million settlement in her lawsuit against the owners of Quail's Nest Resorts, Inc., located in the Lake of the Ozarks. The case stemmed from a traumatic sexual assault that occurred in the victim's ...

According to the NHTSA, more than 23,000 individuals are killed, and approximately 2.8 million people are injured in motor vehicle accidents every year. As a society that relies on driving vehicles daily, it is no surprise that car collisions occur. What may be a simple rear-end can cause signifi...

One thing that we started doing five years ago was police brutality cases, where we sue a government entity for using excessive force on citizens and deprivation of their civil rights.

Today we are pleased to share Bautista LeRoy's recognition in the fifteenth edition of Best Law Firms.  Best Law Firms rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on clie...

In April 2016, an autistic girl was allowed to be molested for as long as 20 minutes while riding on a school bus owned and operated by First Student, Inc. in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.  The father of the student filed suit, claiming First Student was negligent in failing to have an adult properly ...

First Student, a leading provider of school bus services, is facing a serious lawsuit after allegations surfaced that the company failed to protect students from molestation while riding on school buses in the Shawnee Mission School District. The case, which has shocked the local community and ra...

In recent years, First Student Bus Company, one of the largest providers of student transportation services in the United States, has faced increasing criticism for its service failures across the Kansas City metro area. This decline in performance has not only resulted in public frustration but ...