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With over 10 years’ experience working for regulatory agencies of the State of Kansas, Ms. Bellquist now utilizes her government experience to defend licensed individuals and entities before their respective regulatory boards. Her practice includes appealing application denials, responding in investigations of complaints, negotiating settlement agreements, defending against allegations in formal disciplinary proceedings, and petitioning for judicial review of agency actions. Ms. Bellquist has a thorough understanding of the Kansas Administrative Procedures Act and the Kansas Judicial Review Act. Having the experience as an insider in these governmental agencies, she has the unique practical advantage of having already-established relationships with...

Overland Park criminal defense attorney Adam D. Stolte is a highly trained and experienced litigator committed to defending the rights of individuals accused of drunk driving and other crimes. It was during his time in the Navy working as a cryptologic technician that he realized his analytical and problem-solving skills would serve him well as an attorney. Since his graduation from the Washburn University School of Law, Mr. Stolte has his legal career fighting for the rights of individuals who have been accused of crimes in Kansas, with a focus on DUI cases. To meet with Mr. Stolte and discuss...

Rob Bruer has been in practice in the Kansas City area for more than two decades, working on hundreds of cases in a wide range of matters. Rob has represented clients before the United States Court of Appeals and the state and federal courts in Kansas and Missouri, as well in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, and Nevada. He is a member of the Missouri and Kansas Bar Associations, the Kansas Association for Justice, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. He has been recognized as AV-Rated, a Super Lawyer in...

Chris finished near the top of his law school class at the University of Kansas and was selected to be Editor in Chief of the Kansas Law Review. After law school, he served as a law clerk for a federal judge in the United States District Court in Kansas City, Kansas. Chris then moved to Washington, DC, with his wife (who is also an attorney). He practiced law for almost a decade in DC at the United States Department of Justice and in an international law firm. At the DOJ, he pursued cases involving fraudulent tax shelters and accounting fraud....

Sheila focuses her practice on assisting entrepreneurs as they launch their business and encounter change as they grow. She works closely with growing companies, established businesses, and investors to develop solutions to the broad range of challenges they encounter in running their businesses. She works with clients on managing founder relationships and ownership issues, corporate governance for new and established companies, protecting intellectual property, financing issues, including state and federal securities laws, and preparing business owners to sell their companies. Sheila works with many companies as they prepare to sell their business or acquire new ones by advising...

Studying microbiology at Kansas State before becoming an attorney has given Ryan a unique perspective when approaching personal injury lawsuits. Especially in regard to medical malpractice cases, his experience allows him to understand the complex science behind the law. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of another, contact his office today and set up a free consultation to discuss your claim.

Henry David Thoreau said it best by stating, “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation, and go to the grave with the song still in them.” Robert Titus is one of the rare people that will die with no songs left in his heart. A natural extrovert with a passion for the courtroom, Rob’s greatest asset is his ability to connect with people.

Out of law school, Rob worked at one of the biggest oil companies in America as a landman. He ended up as in-house counsel in Kansas working for a top ten oil producer. The great...

Sarah Carmody is the managing attorney of Sarah Carmody Law, LLC, a boutique firm focusing exclusively on family law issues. Sarah graduated cum laude from Ball State University in 2003 and earned her juris doctorate from UMKC School of Law in 2008. Sarah has was raised by a single mother and is now a mother herself. Due to her childhood, Sarah is committed to a smooth transition for children during the difficult process of divorce or other custody disputes.

Sarah serves on a variety of legal committees including the Kansas Bar Association Executive Committee, Family Law Section. She is a member...

Facing a criminal charge is ALWAYS a serious matter requiring serious defense. My Overland Park, Kansas, criminal defense practice takes every case seriously. As an experienced Johnson County Criminal Defense lawyer, I know that even a misdemeanor can have a devastating effect upon your life. In my practice, there is no such thing as a simple criminal matter.

From DUI and Drug Charges to Vehicular Homicide, Involuntary Manslaughter and Premeditated Murder, in Municipal, State or Federal Court, I provide defense of all criminal matters in Johnson County, Kansas, and the entire Kansas City Metro Area

When you are charged with a...

Kyle is the author of a nationally-syndicated newsletter for Estate Planning attorneys. In addition, Kyle has written for and been quoted in a number of industry publications, including Trusts & Estates magazine, The National Law Journal, Lawyer's Weekly USA, Broker World, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Kiplinger's Retirement Report, Wealth and Retirement Planner, Inc. (magazine), The Kansas City Star, Bankrate.com, The Business Journal of Kansas City, KC Small Business, Ingram's and Money magazine. In addition, Kyle serves on the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Financial Planning. Kyle has provided continuing education instruction to fellow attorneys, accountants and financial professionals...

A former partner with a large, national law firm, Emily founded Heritage Law to provide estate planning and mediation services to her community. She is a skilled listener, a practical problem-solver, and works hard to provide her clients with top-notch legal service in a warm, friendly environment.

A Kansas City native, Lindsee graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy in Kansas City, Missouri and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies from the University of Kansas, which she used in her work with domestic violence and sexual assault resource agencies from Lawrence, Kansas all the way to Juneau, Alaska.

Lindsee also received her law decree from Washburn University, where she simultaneously earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work. Lindsee utilized her dual law/social work skills when working with the Kansas Department for Children and Families as well as CASA of Shawnee County. While at Washburn, Lindsee also served as...

Peter Andreone, Esq. is the owner and founder of Andreone Law. He has been practicing law in KC since 2008. After working for several other successful firms, Peter established Andreone Law in 2015 with a primary emphasis on business and transactional law, commercial litigation, and labor and employment law.

In 2018, Peter recognized that Missouri voters were likely to support Amendment 2 and thereby legalize medical marijuana statewide. To meet the needs of Missouri's cannabis business owners, Peter joined the Hoban Law Group in an "Of Counsel" capacity in October 2018. This move positioned...

I represent immigrants and businesses in Immigration Court, appeals, litigation, and various immigration issues and applications. Our office is located close to I-35 in downtown Shawnee, KS. My work includes both Kansas City immigration work and appellate work all over the United States. I'm admitted to practice before most federal Circuit Courts as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. I also assist immigrants with asylum applications and victims of crimes in the United States with U visas and T visas.

Carey Fleske grew up in Great Bend, Kansas and graduated from Great Bend High School. He received his B.A. from the University of Kansas, and his J.D. from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. After he received his degree he began his legal career working for a small local firm handling criminal and civil litigation throughout the Kansas City Metro Area. After several years of working in Kansas City, Mr. Fleske had the opportunity to return to his hometown to work as an Assistant County Attorney for Barton County, Kansas. During his time as a Prosecutor he...

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Mr. Kuhl attended Ralston High School where he was active in many sports, clubs and organizations. After high school, he graduated Cum Laude from Creighton University with a degree in Business Administration. After working in the banking industry for a year, Mr. Kuhl moved to Kansas City and received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in May 2008. Mr. Kuhl is a frequent presenter on a variety of family law issues, and is an active member of the Family Law Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar...

Samuel M. Wendt of Wendt Goss, P.C. is a Kansas City personal injury attorney. Before attending law school, he received his Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology, which now serves to benefit his complex litigation cases. He has received the honor of an AV Preeminent™ Rating on Martindale-Hubbell® as well as other distinctions such as “Best of the Bar” in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012 by Kansas City Business Journal and listed to both the Kansas and Missouri Super Lawyer® list. He is admitted to practice law in Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. Mr. Wendt has handled a wide array of...

Originally from Kansas, Mr. Barnds focuses his practice primarily in the areas of both employment and family law. Mr. Barnds has handled a broad range of domestic matters, encompassing everything from uncontested divorces, to contested trials, to post-decree modifications and enforcement. Mr. Barnds has also helped clients through disputes involving issues of child custody, support, and spousal maintenance. Mr. Barnds has also assisted clients with appealing lower courts decisions on family law matters. Mr. Barnds understands that each client has individual needs, and the importance that such needs play in the litigation process. Accordingly, Mr. Barnds is dedicated to taking...

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Susan is recognized as a preeminent divorce attorney in Johnson County, Kansas. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Fellow in the International Academy of Family Lawyers. Susan holds an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers magazine since 2010. Clients seek out Susan as result of her distinguished reputation, and retain her because of her integrity, knowledge of the law, abiltiy to communicate, and advocacy. Susan works to protect the rights of her client,...

I have spent my career focusing on advocating for my clients in court and before administrative bodies. The main portion of my practice focuses on Criminal Law, however, I have put my litigation experience to use for government entities, landlords, and those going through family/domestic legal issues.

Nick David opened the David Law Office in 2014 to devote his legal career to fighting for people who need someone on their side.

As a criminal defense attorney, Nick has represented clients on serious felony charges as well as misdemeanors including murder, rape, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, criminal possession of firearms, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, as well as drug offenses. On any given day, you may find Nick defending his clients throughout criminal justice process from trying cases to a jury, negotiating pleas, and preparing briefs for the Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court....

At the law firm of Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC we serve individuals who have suffered personal injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or the loss of a loved one from wrongful death. Our lawyers also serve individuals and businesses facing issues involving construction law, business law and litigation, motor vehicle and truck accidents, insurance coverage disputes, and breach of contract. Our business and personal injury lawyers help clients solve legal problems in the greater Kansas City area and throughout Kansas and Missouri. Each of our lawyers is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of...

Ronald W. Nelson is the principal of Ronald W Nelson PA, which has its offices in Lenexa, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1978 (B.S. Political Science, minor in Biology) and from Washburn University School of Law in 1981 (J.D., with honors). He began practicing law in 1981 and has been practicing family law exclusively for over 25 years. Mr. Nelson is recognized throughout Kansas and the United States as an expert in family law. He regularly writes articles for regional and national legal publications and he frequently presents seminars on complex family law issues to lawyers' groups in...

I am an experienced bankruptcy lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of those with bankruptcy law needs. Your problem is our opportunity to help you and provide you with caring, skillful and zealous representation.

At Patton Knipp Dean, LLC, we are dedicated to helping our clients resolve their financial difficulties through an approach that is based on a "client first approach".

Kennyhertz Perry attorney Jon Dedon previously worked in the complex litigation division of an AmLaw 100 law firm. Currently, he advises clients on medical marijuana regulatory and corporate structural matters. His contacts with executives in marijuana businesses in Washington, California, Michigan, New York, and California, as well as internationally in Germany, Canada, Colombia, and Australia prove valuable when advising clients regarding medical marijuana in Missouri. In addition, Jon’s relationship with the DHSS allows clients to seek clarification on elements of the application process that may be unclear.

My path to becoming a lawyer was not conventional, but it has everything to do with the “who, what, where, why and how” I practice law. Engrained in my core are values learned as a farm kid from Northeast Kansas, where your good name is your most prized possession, respect is something you earn, there is no substitute for hard work, honesty is always the best policy, to always be fair, that you’re no better than anyone else, and when someone has a need you do what you can to help. These values simply boil down to treating others just...

Tina Cox is a Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC who is used to helping families through these difficult times. Tina helps in managing the West Region of the firm in Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Springfield (MO), Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City (by appointment only).

Tina graduated with her undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Washburn University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society. She then went on to further her education and receive her Master’s Degree in Business Administration as well as her Juris Doctor from...

Attorney Kevin J. McManus is a personal injury attorney and long-term disability lawyer licensed in Missouri and Kansas. His firm represents those who have been injured or harmed due to the negligence of another, whether in a car accident, slip and fall, nursing home or other injury accident. In addition, we help those who have been denied long-term disability insurance recover the benefits they deserve. Our firm is dedicated to our clients' success and to maximizing their recovery from their injury or accident. We believe that the more information our clients have, the better choices they can make, so...

Lawrence Flick, a lawyer for more 30 years is the Senior Attorney and Litigation Director at Flick Law Firm. For the past he has 20 years he has dedicated himself to helping people in personal injury cases. He focuses almost exclusively on helping people who have been hurt in truck accident, car accident, motorcycle accident and bicycle accident cases, has handled personal injury lawsuits and jury trials in federal and state court and has achieved recoveries totaling millions for his clients. As a client, you benefit from his depth of experience and knowledge of legal and medical issues common in...

Scott C. Stockwell has a general practice of law with a focus in estate planning, probate, business law serving the Lawrence, Kansas and Douglas County, Kansas area as well as the surrounding counties of Jefferson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson, Franklin, Osage, and Shawnee. Scott is a 1984 J.D. graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence, Kansas, a 2015 M.B.A. graduate of the W. P. Carey School of Business in Tempe, Arizona and a 1981 B.A. graduate of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.

After nearly a decade long career as a classroom teacher, I decided to make a change and pursue a life-long dream of going to law school. I earned my law degree from Washburn University School of Law. As part of my studies, I earned a family law certificate for completing a concentrated course of study in family law issues. While attending law school I was a junior editor on the Family Law Quarterly, a scholarly publication for family law practitioners, and I served as a representative on the Washburn Student Bar Association. Additionally, I clerked for the Honorable Mary...

Christopher brings to the table legal experience in a number of areas, including nonprofit creation/governance, immigration, and general civil matters.

He received his Juris Doctor from the Washburn School of Law, and his Bachelor's in English from the University of North Dakota. Prior to law school, he taught high school English, and briefly served in state government.

Chris is a native of northeastern North Dakota, but proudly claims Kansas and its mild winters as his home. Whether or not he is in the office, Chris harbors the desire to write the great American novel.

Dan is active in estate planning and business planning, business and commercial law, real estate, and litigating civil matters. He has experience representing business clients ranging from banks to farms and dairies, and from cities to telephone companies and commercial toy and novelty distributors. He has counseled the purchase or sale of a variety of business interests including banks, craft stores, pharmacies, equipment supply, veterinary services, and surveying, as well as commercial and residential real estate.

Dan has been practicing law in Kansas since 1999, and is a partner in the firm. Dan works often advising business and corporate...

After completing my education and working for 7+ years with a downtown Kansas City business law firm, I started a solo practice dedicated to serving the needs of my clients as effectively and as efficiently as possible. I keep my overhead low so that I am able to provide competent legal assistance for fees lower than big law firms. I put my masters in tax law degree to use in my practice which focuses on estate planning and probate law, where I was recognized in 2008 and 2009 as a Super Lawyer-Rising Star in Kansas and Missouri, taxation,...

Melissa Kelly Schroeder is the sole practitioner of The Kelly Law Firm, L.L.C. and has been practicing law since 1995. In March of 2000 she founded The Kelly Law Firm in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas with her primary focus being on family law matters. Attorney Melissa Kelly Schroeder is committed to providing clients with the highest quality and ethical representation, excelling at knowing when to utilize a conciliatory or more aggressive litigation approach to meet your objectives.

EDUCATION J.D. - Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, TX M.B.A. - Colorado Technical College, Colorado Springs, CO B.A. - Colorado State University, Pueblo, CO BAR ADMISSION Kansas Bar AWARDS National Academy Personal Injury Attorneys -Top Ten Under 40 (2017) PUBLICATIONS Criminal Justice Snapshot 2013..., ECI Legal & Social Policy (2013, Research Contribution). Focus on Justice...,ECI Legal & Social Policy (2014, Research/ Editing Contribution). "The Story of Professor Earl Lawrence Carl", Focus on Justice...,ECI Legal & Social Policy (2014, Research/ Editing Contribution). Texas Business Associations law book, (2014, PP&LLP Writing/Research Contribution). ...

Chris attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2004. While attending law school, he received Dean’s Honors and served as the Student Editor-in-Chief (May 2003-May 2004) and a Student Research Editor (Aug. 2002-May 2003) for the ABA Family Law Quarterly. Before studying law, Chris attended Kansas State University where he earned both a Master of Arts in Spanish Language Acquisition and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Chris is licensed and ready to help clients in the state of Kansas. Before joining the Overland Park, Kansas divorce and family law attorneys at...