Terence (Terry) Thum is a trial lawyer whose practice is focused on complex commercial litigation. He has handled a variety of business disputes, including contract actions, insurance coverage lawsuits, fraud and business torts, antitrust actions, qui tam litigation, employment claims, majority-minority shareholder disputes, professional malpractice, director and officer liability, and federal securities litigation. Mr. Thum has tried numerous cases to judgment in federal and state courts in Missouri, and has appeared in courts and tribunals in Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oregon, Arizona and California. He has obtained judgments or settlements in excess of $40 million on behalf of firm clients. Mr. Thum has broad experience litigating insurance coverage disputes involving the following coverages: commercial general liability, directors and officers, errors and omissions, fidelity, marine cargo, life and property.

Professional Affiliations

• International Association of Defense Counsel

• American Bar Association – Litigation and Antitrust Sections

• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

• Lawyers Association of Kansas City – Director

Civic Involvement and Honors

• The Kansas City Club – President, 2003; Director, 2001 to 2004