Burke D. Robinson Named 2026 “Lawyer Of The Year” For Construction Litigation In Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO – Burke D. Robinson, co-founder and partner at Kansas City boutique law firm Long & Robinson, LLC, has been named the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Construction in the Kansas City metropolitan area by The Best Lawyers in America®.

The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade is one of the highest individual honors presented by Best Lawyers, awarded to only a single attorney with the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and geographic market. Robinson’s selection reflects his continuous peer recognition since 2021 and honors over two decades of trial work handling complex, multiparty construction disputes, delay and acceleration claims, mechanics’ lien foreclosures, and defect litigation across Missouri and Kansas.

“Having the respect of fellow attorneys in this practice area is an incredible honor – these are professionals I hold in the highest regard,” said Attorney Burke D. Robinson. “Looking back on my career, the real reward has been partnering with exceptional colleagues and earning the lasting trust of the clients we serve every day.”

A graduate of the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law, Robinson pairs deep courtroom experience with practical business counsel to protect the commercial interests of general contractors, developers, subcontractors and property owners throughout the Midwest.