Background
Cory is dedicated to providing personalized, results-driven legal representation for his clients. Whether advocating in the courtroom or negotiating favorable outcomes, he prides himself on offering strategic, practical solutions tailored to each client’s needs. His approach is straightforward. He combines meticulous preparation with aggressive advocacy to deliver consistent results. Whether representing individuals, businesses, or government entities, his focus remains the same: protecting his clients’ interests and achieving the best possible outcome in every case.
Born and raised in Topeka, Kansas, Cory now resides in Leawood, Kansas with his wife and two children. With more than a decade of experience, he has built a reputation as a skilled litigator, successfully representing clients in high-stakes cases involving multimillion-dollar claims. He routinely handles complex litigation, from business disputes to catastrophic injury cases, and has secured countless favorable outcomes through trial, motion practice, and strategic negotiations.
Before co-founding Kurtz & Buck LLC, Cory practiced at respected law firms in Wichita, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, where he honed his ability to navigate intricate legal challenges and advocate effectively for his clients.
Education
- Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, Kansas
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, Cum Laude
- Honors: CALI Awards (Top Grade) in Constitutional Litigation, Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing I & II, Selected Topics in Torts, and Family Law.
- University of Kansas
- Bachelor of Arts, With Distinction
- Honors: Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Hobbies
- Spending time with my family
- Playing tennis and pickleball
- Cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs
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Bar Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri