Legal Industry News and Recognition

Complete Legal Ranked #8 on Kansas City Business Journal’s 2026 Fast 50

August 18, 2026

The KCBJ Fast 50 is an annual list compiled by the Kansas City Business Journal that recognizes the 50 fastest-growing, independently owned, privately held, for-profit businesses in the Kansas City area. The rankings are based on the companies' average annual revenue growth over a three-year period.

Complete Legal Recognized as a Two-Time Inc. 5000 Honoree

August 11, 2026

Inc. magazine publishes the Inc. 5000 list to honor the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Making the list means a company has demonstrated exceptional growth over a three-year period, despite the challenges of today’s economy.

Complete Legal Named to Ingram’s Corporate Report 100 List of Fastest-Growing Companies in Kansas City

August 4, 2026

The Ingram's Corporate Report 100 honors the fastest-growing independent companies headquartered in the Kansas City region that have demonstrated sustained revenue growth while meeting rigorous financial reporting requirements and established revenue benchmarks.

2026 Champions of Business: Complete Legal

May 15, 2026

The Champions of Business program honors organizations that meet eligibility requirements, including a minimum of three years in operation and at least $3 million in annual revenue. The judging panel looks at aspects such as consistent financial growth and profitability, community impact and industry leadership.

Complete Legal Featured on The 1958 Lawyer Podcast

May 14, 2026

Hosted by Ron & Rebecca Bockstahler, The 1958 Lawyer podcast challenges outdated legal industry norms by exploring smarter, more flexible ways to build and manage successful law firms. Through candid conversations with attorneys and industry leaders, the podcast focuses on innovation, sustainability, and modern approaches to running a profitable and livable legal practice.

2026 Reader Rankings: Best End-to-End eDiscovery

May 13, 2026

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

Complete Legal Named a 2026 Champions of Business Honoree by Kansas City Business Journal

April 2, 2026

The Champions of Business program honors organizations that meet eligibility requirements, including a minimum of three years in operation and at least $3 million in annual revenue. The judging panel looks at aspects such as consistent financial growth and profitability, community impact and industry leadership.

Complete Legal Named to the 2026 Inc. Regionals: Midwest List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

March 31, 2026

The Inc. Regionals program, an extension of the Inc. 5000, honors companies that have demonstrated sustained revenue growth while meeting rigorous financial and operational standards. This recognition reflects Complete Legal’s continued, disciplined growth within the legal services industry.

Complete Legal Named to the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

August 12, 2025

Inc. magazine publishes the Inc. 5000 list to honor the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Making the list means a company has demonstrated exceptional growth over a three-year period, despite the challenges of today’s economy.

Complete Legal Named to the KCBJ Fast 50: Fastest-Growing Businesses in the Kansas City Area

August 1, 2025

The KCBJ Fast 50 is an annual list compiled by the Kansas City Business Journal that recognizes the 50 fastest-growing, independently owned, privately held, for-profit businesses in the Kansas City area. The rankings are based on the companies' average annual revenue growth over a three-year period.

2025 Reader Rankings: Best End-to-End eDiscovery

May 14, 2025

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

2024 Reader Rankings: Best End-to-End eDiscovery

May 8, 2024

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

Complete Legal’s Acquisition of Frontline Managed Service’s eDiscovery Unit: Setting a Client-Centric Standard in Legal Tech

January 24, 2024

ComplexDiscovery is a highly recognized digital publication focused on providing detailed insights into the fields of cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery.

Complete Legal Acquires Frontline Managed Service’s eDiscovery Unit

January 24, 2024

eDiscoveryToday.com is written by Doug Austin. Doug is an established eDiscovery thought leader with over 30 years of experience providing eDiscovery best practices, legal technology consulting and technical project management services to numerous commercial and government clients.

Complete Legal makes first acquisition after merger

January 24, 2024

The Kansas City Business Journal covers the latest breaking business news, updated throughout the day, this week's top stories from the Kansas City Business Journal, and other popular features from the print edition.

Complete Legal Announces First Acquisition Two Weeks Following Merger

January 24, 2024

Ingrams.com is the online presence for Ingram’s Media and Ingram’s Magazine, the leading business publication in Missouri and Kansas for 50 years. No other publication, broadcast outlet or Internet medium works harder to cover business, industry and economic development trends throughout the bi-state region.

Mission-based Complete Legal merges with two peer companies

January 12, 2024

The Kansas City Business Journal covers the latest breaking business news, updated throughout the day, this week's top stories from the Kansas City Business Journal, and other popular features from the print edition.

Midwest Litigation Support Co. Merges With 2 Competitors

January 10, 2024

Law360 equips you with award-winning journalism and essential legal insights as they emerge in real time, all the time, so you can confidently make smart decisions and take appropriate action quickly—delivering critical outcomes in service of your clients, your firm and your future.

Complete Legal Announced Mergers with L2 Services and Precise Legal

January 9, 2024

eDiscoveryToday.com is written by Doug Austin. Doug is an established eDiscovery thought leader with over 30 years of experience providing eDiscovery best practices, legal technology consulting and technical project management services to numerous commercial and government clients.

Complete Legal Merges With L2 Services, Precise Legal in Major E-Discovery Services Market Consolidation

January 9, 2024

Law.com is the industry-leading media platform powering over 18 online U.S. national and regional award-winning legal publications. We deliver news, rankings, reports, and strategy — all designed to give you the competitive intelligence to prepare for today and seize future opportunities.

Complete Legal Makes Moves To Create an Independent eDiscovery Powerhouse Fully Owned and Operated by Industry Veterans

January 9, 2024

EDRM is a community of e-discovery and legal professionals who create practical resources to improve e-discovery and information governance.

Complete Legal Merger Creates An Independent eDiscovery Powerhouse

January 9, 2024

Incyder Notes are selected information notes highlighted by ComplexDiscovery to quickly inform and update cybersecurity, information governance and eDiscovery professionals on developments in the areas of cyber, data, and legal discovery.

Service-Driven Success: How Complete Legal’s Merger is Upending the Shareholder Dominant Model

January 9, 2024

ComplexDiscovery is a highly recognized digital publication focused on providing detailed insights into the fields of cybersecurity, information governance, and eDiscovery.

St. Louis legal discovery firm discovers 2 merger partners

January 9, 2024

The St. Louis Business Journal covers the latest breaking business news, updated throughout the day, this week's top stories from the St. Louis Business Journal, and other popular features from the print edition.

2023 Reader Rankings: Best End-to-End eDiscovery

May 10, 2023

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

Two Entrepreneurs Build Innovative Legal Company Built on More Efficiency and Value

May 24, 2022

Jason Grill is the Founder of JGrill Media, Senior Advisor at Parris Communications, and host of the Grill Nation Show. A former two-term Missouri state representative, he has worked in the White House and at CNN, and has been featured in outlets including Forbes, Time, Politico, and Fox Business.

2022 Reader Rankings: Best End-to-End eDiscovery

May 16, 2022

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

2022 Reader Rankings: Best Trial Services

May 16, 2022

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

Complete Legal Recognized as a Small Business Superstar

February 2, 2022

Small businesses in our region get extra love and visibility as a part of the KC Chamber’s Small Business Superstar program.

Partnerships, Purpose, and eDiscovery w/ Jeff Dreiling & Eric Kelting

January 26, 2022

John Lovell is an entrepreneur, insurance futurist, thought leader, avid golfer, a proud husband and father. He prides himself on living in the trenches and this podcast “In The Arena” features interviews with fellow business owners, CEO’s and colleagues who are blazing their own trail in their respective fields as well as thoughtful analysis on everything from business to current events.

St. Louis Paralegal Association Business Partner Award

January 1, 2022

The St. Louis Paralegal Association is a non-profit association formed to promote the advancement of the paralegal profession in the St. Louis area through encouragement of high ethical and professional standards and to provide access to information and education for paralegals, and other legal professionals.

Complete Legal Named 2021 KCPA Vendor of the Year

November 12, 2021

The Kansas City Paralegal Association (KCPA) is a professional association for paralegals in the Kansas City area. KCPA is a non-profit corporation, incorporated on September 24, 1975. Our purpose and goals are to promote, enhance, and encourage the development of the paralegal profession; to provide opportunities for networking among paralegals on the local, state, and national levels; and to offer quality continuing education for paralegals.

2021 Reader Rankings: Best End-to-End eDiscovery

May 17, 2021

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

We Join the KCMBA’s Podcast to Discuss eDiscovery

March 1, 2021

In Re KCMBA is your go-to podcast for discussions regarding legal issues, law talk, and war stories from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association community. Currently hosted by attorney Steve Miller, it brings together other lawyers, judges and friends to discuss law topics and more bringing together not only the KCMBA community, but anyone with a passion for law.

2020 Reader Rankings: Best End-to-End eDiscovery & Litigation Consulting Services

June 18, 2020

The Reader Rankings honor businesses and organizations that are recognized by the readers of the Missouri Lawyers Media to show their support and appreciation for the companies who help them with all their lawyering needs.

Complete Legal Featured on Real Media’s In a World Podcast

March 22, 2019

In A World with Real Media Podcast is hosted and produced by Real Media, a full-service video marketing and media production agency in Kansas City that helps brands create impactful stories to connect with audiences.

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