William Dirk Vandever

Background

Dirk Vandever, William was born on August 1, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia (Bachelor of Science, 1971). University of Missouri-Kansas City (Juris Doctor, with distinction, 1974).

Career

Worked at The Popham Law Firm, Professional Corporation (Kansas City, Missouri) specializing in Medical Malpractice, Products Liability. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Missouri. Phi Delta Phi. Member, Order of Bench and Robe.

Issue Editor, University of Missouri at Kansas City Law Review, 1974.

Member, Board of Governors, IOLTA, 1989-1991. Commissioner, 16th Judicial Commission, 1988-1993.

President, Kansas City Bar Services, 1993-1997. Member: Kansas City Metropolitan (President, 1987) and American Bar Associations.

The Missouri Bar; Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers.

American Trial Lawyers Association. Kansas City Bar Foundation (President, 1997).

Achievements

• William Dirk Vandever has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Order of Bench and Robe. Issue Editor, University of Missouri at Kansas City Law Review, 1974. Member, Board of Governors, IOLTA, 1989-1991.

Commissioner, 16th Judicial Commission, 1988-1993.

President, Kansas City Bar Services, 1993-1997. Member: Kansas City Metropolitan (President, 1987) and American Bar Associations.

The Missouri Bar. Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers.

American Trial Lawyers Association. Kansas City Bar Foundation (President, 1997).