Defense Verdict for Cordell & Cordell P.C. as Jury Finds No Retaliation in Paralegal’s Termination

Tammy Cranmer worked as a paralegal at Cordell & Cordell P.C., a Missouri-based professional corporation operating in Kansas. Cranmer was hired as a senior paralegal when the firm opened its Wichita office in the fall of 2019. Initially, she and attorney Bradley Ward were the only staff, but they expanded the office to seven attorneys. Cranmer was terminated on July 25, 2022. At the time of her dismissal, Cranmer earned an annual salary of $65,000. Cordell & Cordell, led by Joe Cordell, was described as "the largest divorce litigation law firm in the world," with offices in multiple countries, including the UK. The firm, known for representing both men and women in divorce cases, had its headquarters in St. Louis and several U.S. offices, including Wichita. By the time of Cranmer's termination, the Wichita office employed five attorneys. Cranmer’s supervisor was Kimberly Gray, an attorney in the Kansas City office