Local Firm.
Worldwide connections.

Kansas City’s exclusive Meritas law firm

Oftentimes, cases and commercial transactions transcend jurisdictions, state lines, and even continents. In these situations, Swanson Bernard, the exclusive Kansas City member of Meritas, is positioned to connect clients with a worldwide network of highly qualified attorneys, providing unsurpassed expertise in every area of the law.

Founded in 1990, Meritas is the premier global alliance of independent law firms working collaboratively to provide businesses with unparalleled legal expertise. With 170+ top-ranking law firms and more than 8,400 lawyers, spanning 90 countries, Meritas offers a full range of high-quality, specialized legal services, allowing you to confidently conduct business anywhere in the world.

As an invitation-only alliance, Meritas firms must adhere to uncompromising service standards to retain membership status. Unlike any other network, Meritas collects ongoing peer-driven reviews of each referral, ensuring quality, consistency and client satisfaction.

In today’s international commerce, local knowledge is essential. Understanding the impact of local, national, and international laws and regulations is essential to meeting clients’ expectations. Providing access to a worldwide network of attorneys is simply one more way our firm goes beyond expectation in ensuring our clients achieve their goals.