Patrick Bottaro

Patrick Bottaro is a highly accomplished trial attorney with Kreamer Arney Wait & Bottaro, L.C., focusing exclusively on personal injury litigation. With decades of experience, he has secured numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for clients harmed by negligence, including wrongful death, truck collisions, and defective product claims.

Patrick graduated summa cum laude from Creighton University in 1982 with a degree in political science and business, and earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1985. While in law school, Patrick was an active member of the Moot Court Team and was recognized for his academic excellence as a Rhodes Scholar nominee.

Patrick began his legal career at one of Kansas City’s largest firms, representing insurance companies and corporations for eight years. In 1993, he established his own practice to serve injured individuals and their families, later joining Kreamer Arney Wait & Bottaro in 2018. Licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and multiple federal courts, Patrick devotes 100% of his practice to litigation.

Throughout his career, Patrick Bottaro has built a reputation for integrity, meticulous case preparation, and aggressive advocacy. His work has resulted in judgments and settlements ranging from $1 million to nearly $7 million. Recognized by peers for excellence, he has maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1999, been named a Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer every year since its inception, and honored as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Kansas annually since 2007.

Patrick’s commitment to clients is matched by his dedication to community service, including leadership roles in scouting and local organizations. His approach blends strategic legal skill with a deep sense of responsibility to help injury victims secure justice and rebuild their lives.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kreamer Arney Wait & Bottaro, L.C.
• Member, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
• Member, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Missouri Brain Injury Association
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Kansas

Education

• University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Creighton University, Omaha Nebraska
  BA in Political Science & Business with Summa Cum Laude

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