Tom Ralston

Tom Ralston is a seasoned partner at Grissom Miller, where he advocates for clients in cases involving discrimination, harassment, and personal injury. With a career rooted in justice and accountability, he has earned a strong reputation for standing up to employers and institutions that violate workers’ rights and safety.

Tom earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Iowa. His honors include being named a Super Lawyer in 2015 and receiving the “Best Lawyer in Kansas City” title from The Pitch newspaper readers, recognizing his excellence in legal advocacy.

Before becoming an attorney, Tom spent years as a legal investigator, gaining hands-on experience gathering evidence and building strong cases from day one. Now, as a trial lawyer, he has successfully tried cases before state and federal juries and argued before appellate courts, securing results for clients in workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and other employment law matters.

Tom is admitted to the Missouri Bar and licensed to practice in multiple federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Missouri and the District of Kansas. These credentials allow Tom to handle cases across a broad regional spectrum and in both state and federal jurisdictions.

Tom Ralston approaches every case with a personal and strategic mindset. His early experience, combined with litigation success, has made him a trusted advocate for those harmed by unlawful treatment or serious injury. Whether seeking justice in court or resolution through negotiation, Tom provides clients with the knowledgeable and determined representation they deserve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ralston Kinney, LLC
• Member, Missouri Bar Association

Licensed State

• Missouri

Education

• University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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