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A mediator who understands trial practice –
and helps you get your case resolved

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You need a mediator who works as hard as you do — you need someone who understands the pressures of your practice, the personalities at the table, and the realities of litigation risk. At Sage Mediation, Rick Morefield combines decades of trial and negotiation experience with practical, attorney-friendly processes that help you resolve cases efficiently, maintain credibility with your client, and close files with confidence.

Schedule a mediation date now and keep your case moving forward.

Types of Cases I Mediate

Personal
Injury

Auto, trucking, premises liability, product liability.

Insurance
Disputes

First party insurance, bad faith, UM/UIM, and other claims.

Business
Disputes

Contract, fraud, fiduciary duty, partnership, and general commercial litigation.

Probate
Disputes

Will contests, trust disputes, and estate conflicts.

Why Lawyers Choose Sage Mediation

Over 30 years as a trial lawyer for both plaintiffs and defendants. Now helping plaintiff and defense counsel reach favorable settlements.

Always
Prepared

Credibility with
Both Sides

Persistent
Follow-Up

Meet Rick Morefield

With more than three decades in civil litigation — including representing both plaintiffs and defendants — I understand what motivates parties, what concerns insurers, and how to move negotiations forward when they stall.

I am:

  • U.S. District Court, W.D. Missouri, Category 1 Mediator since 2012
  • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, Approved Mediator
  • Missouri Rule 17 Approved Mediator
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

“My goal is to make you glad you recommended mediation to your client — and to make sure it’s time well spent for everyone involved.”

Let’s Resolve Your Case

Book Your Mediation Date or call (913) 839-2808.

Let’s work together to resolve your case and free you up for the next one.

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Testimonials

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Rick has quickly become one of my favorite mediators. He is always extremely well prepared for a mediation, having carefully reviewed the submitted materials and taken ample time to speak with me in advance. Rick is equally impressive during the mediation itself. His thoughtful, measured approach to the parties and counsel is highly effective. His energy and enthusiasm keep everyone engaged, even over the course of a long day. Rick is particularly adept at building rapport with participants of diverse personalities, and he seems to effortlessly range from compassionate to direct, as the issues require.

Kevin J. Karpin, Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris, LLC
Partner

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Rick was no-nonsense and navigated an emotionally charged case involving severe injuries with tricky defenses and coverage issues. Though the case didn’t settle the day we mediated but Rick stayed with it and we settled the following week.

David Cooper, Past-President Kansas Association of Defense Counsel
Partner Fisher, Patterson, Sayler and Smith

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Rick is very thorough in his preparation for mediation. He took time the day before our mediation to call me and talk through my case. He even raised a couple questions I should anticipate during the mediation. Although the case didn’t settle the following day, Rick stayed in touch with all the parties and kept the conversation going. Ultimately, because of his hard work, the case settled 10 days after mediation.

Mike Fleming, Kapke Willerth
Past-President Kansas Trial Lawyers Association

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Rick is a fantastic mediator. He was diligent in his preparation and resolved the case during the mediation. Rick did not merely relay offers back and forth between the parties. Rather, he challenged each side to consider various options, positions, as well as outcomes. One thing I really appreciated about him is that he has a defense and plaintiff’s background so he was able to offer great insights to the parties. He has a high level of professionalism and quickly builds rapport with the participants. It was a pleasure to mediate with him and I will surely use him again when the opportunity arises.

Michael Kopit, Litchfield Cavo, LLP
Partner

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Rick is one of the best mediators I have used. He is thoughtful in his approach and takes the time to understand both the legal and practical issues facing the parties. By identifying the practical roadblocks to the resolution, he is able to get the parties to stop focusing solely on their position and instead look at how to get to the settlement that is in everyone's best interests.

Colin D. Stoner, cdstoner
Founding Partner

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Why Mediate?

The Smarter Path to Resolution. Mediation offers benefits that trials can’t match—especially when time, cost, and control matter most.

Settle Faster

Avoid months or years of litigation, trial, and appeals.

Control the Outcome

Craft an agreement that works for your client, instead of leaving it to a judge or jury.

Lower Your Client’s Costs

Help your client achieve a more cost-effective solution.

Protect Relationships

Resolve disputes without burning bridges.

Ready to move forward? Schedule your mediation and start finding common ground today.

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How I Work with Lawyers

1. Pre-Mediation Preparation

I study your mediation statement, pleadings, and key evidence in advance, so we start informed and ready. I encourage pre-mediation calls to discuss the nuances of your client’s case.

I keep the discussion moving, manage personalities, and explore creative settlement structures — always with your client’s goals in mind.

If the case doesn’t resolve on the day of the mediation, I follow up promptly and persistently to keep momentum toward settlement.

This calendar displays actual mediation slots available to reserve.

If you don’t find a date that works for you, please call Rick a call at (913) 839-2808. In some cases, other time slots can be made available.

Sage Mediation Solutions is a service of Morefield Speicher Bachman. LLC

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