The Law Offices of Stephen R. Bough is consistently recognized as a top Missouri plaintiff’s law firm. We’re proud to be the #1 Plaintiff’s Lawyer in Missouri for 2011. 2012, and 2013 based on “wins” for our clients. We also look beyond our individual cases for ways to improve Missouri law for all citizens. We’re honored to receive awards for leadership in the legal field, public service, and advancing the rights of Missouri women.
KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Young Lawyers Section President’s Award Recipient (1996)
Young Lawyers Section President’s Award Recipient (1998)
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
Kansas City’s Finest Young Professionals (1998)
INGRAM’S 40 UNDER 40
Recognizes 40 K.C. Professionals (2002)
MISSOURI HOUSE RESOLUTION
Honored by the Missouri House of Representatives for accomplishments in the legal field and for public service projects (2002, 2005 & 2011)
MS CORPORATE ACHIEVER
“Class of 2003”
AMERICAN TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
ATLA New Lawyers Division Chairperson “Making it Happen” Award (2003)
THE DAILY RECORD
KC Legal Leaders of the Year (2004)
MISSOURI LAWYERS WEEKLY
“Winningest Plaintiff Lawyer” (2011, 2012, & 2013)
Up and Coming Lawyers (2004)
Missouri’s Most Reported Plaintiff Lawyer Wins (2012)
KANSAS CITY BUSINESS JOURNAL
“Best of the Bar” (2004 – present)
THE MISSOURI BAR
The Lon O. Hocker Award (2005) – recognizing a young attorney who has demonstrated exceptional trial skills
SUPER LAWYERS
Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers – The Top 100 (2005 – present) – recognizing the Top 100 lawyers in Kansas and Missouri “who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement”
UMKC LAW FOUNDATION
Decade Award (2006) – recognizing a alum who has made significant contributions to the legal profession in their first ten years of practice
GREATER KANSAS CITY WOMEN’S POLITICAL CAUCUS
Mel Carnahan “Good Guy” Award (2010)




