Merriam Lawyers

Overland Park Criminal Defense Attorney Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights Law enforcement and prosecutors in the Overland Park area are committed to reducing crime and in identifying and convicting those who are engaged in criminal activities. If you have been caught in the criminal justice system, you have real reasons to be nervous. Even an innocent individual can be convicted of a crime if they are not represented by a skilled criminal lawyer that knows how to fight back. If you have been charged with a crime it is absolutely critical that you contact a skilled Overland Park criminal defense attorney from...

Jeff Donoho began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for two different trial judges in Jackson County, Missouri. As a judicial law clerk, Jeff was exposed to a broad assortment of legal disputes and issues, ranging from minor property line disputes to multi-million dollar commercial and class action lawsuits. Following his clerkship, Jeff worked for another local law firm handling complex medical malpractice, legal malpractice, commercial litigation, and various insurance related lawsuits, as well as defending professional licensees in investigations conducted by state licensing boards. Jeff has litigation, administrative, and appellate experience handling these complex matters. Though a...

A Kansas City native, attorney John Kennyhertz previously served General Counsel for a Kansas City-based private equity firm, and now focuses his practice on business transactions and corporate law matters.

As an M&A lawyer, John has a unique set of skills and experience having represented parties on all sides of a transaction. In his former capacity as General Counsel, Mr. Kennyhertz was responsible for the oversight and management of the private equity firm’s non-real estate legal matters, as well as the risk management and compliance for each entity comprising the firm’s portfolio. Prior to this role, Mr....

Mit Winter focuses his practice on helping businesses of all types and sizes navigate complex challenges, with considerable experience assisting companies in general commercial litigation and business disputes, class action litigation, intellectual property matters, and a broad array of collegiate sports matters.

Prior to joining Kennyhertz Perry, Mit worked for two different Am Law 100 firms in San Francisco and Kansas City, most recently as a shareholder in the commercial litigation group at Polsinelli. In that capacity, he represented a wide variety of clients in class action, intellectual property, and general business litigation matters and was identified by Missouri &...

Malissa L. Walden is a native Kansan with an international perspective. After years of living abroad, she returned to pursue her life-long dream of helping others through the practice of law. She has dedicated her career to public service and fully understands the needs of her clients. Ms. Walden's main area of practice is asset protection through Bankruptcy; Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. She is here to help people. Not only was Ms. Walden the first attorney at her firm to practice under the new Bankruptcy Code; she also assisted attorneys across the state to become Electronic Case Filing compliant. Due...

I have been practicing in Missouri and Kansas since 1994. I handle products liability, semi-truck accident, wrongful death and serious personal injury cases. We have offices in Springfield and Kansas City, Missouri. We handle cases all around the country.

Yanky Perelmuter started his legal career at one of the fastest growing corporations in the United States, an Inc. 5000 and Fast 55 company. There he learned the intricacies of law and business from some of the most talented and capable lawyers and business people in the United States. Since then he has proven to be an extremely capable and expert lawyer.

Yanky believes we all have an obligation to make the world a better place, and that by positively impacting the life of a single person we can change outcomes for many people. That is why he became a lawyer...

Braden Perry, is a regulatory and government investigations attorney with Kennyhertz Perry, LLC. Mr. Perry has the unique tripartite experience of a white collar criminal defense and government compliance, investigations, and litigation attorney at a national law firm; a senior enforcement attorney at a federal regulatory agency; and the Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Regulatory Attorney of a global financial institution. Mr. Perry has extensive experience advising clients in CFTC inquiries and investigations, particularly in enforcement matters involving data issues. He couples his technical knowledge and experience defending clients in front of federal agencies with a broad-based understanding of compliance from...

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.

Traffic Ticket and Divorce Lawyer - Licensed KS and MO:

You will speak with Ms. Simpson the first time you call. So call today!

Ms. Simpson’s passion is helping individuals through difficult and stressful times in their lives. She will protect your interests with unwavering commitment. Our focus always is on the goal of solving traffic tickets and divorce as efficiently as possible to minimize the financial costs to you. We offer a no cost consultation, have flat fees available for many legal matters and offer weekend and evening appointments. We understand that legal problems don’t always...

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...

Patrick Wiesner is the owner of Wiesner & Frackowiak, LC in Kansas. He is also a CPA. He has been a lawyer for over 22 years. His focus is solving tax problems through practice before the IRS or with bankruptcy.

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".

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...

Kristina received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas. She received an MBA at Baker University and graduated from the Law School at the University of Kansas in 2009. Kristina has extensive experience working with people who have financial difficulties. Before practicing law, Kristina was a Case Management Director at ECKAN, a community action center dedicated to assisting people in need in East Central Kansas.

Kristina focuses exclusively on bankruptcy. She brings her non-profit experience to the table when helping her clients. Kristina is married with three children.

I have concentrated my practice in bankruptcy, foreclosure and consumer debtor issues since graduating from law school. After graduation I practiced in Lawrence, Kansas with an older bankruptcy attorney. In 2014, I moved to Overland Park and started Steinwart Law Office, LLC. My favorite part of my work is helping save people's homes. In addition to bankruptcy and foreclosure work, I have learned the in's and out's of helping people get mortgage modifications. I have successfully completed modifications for clients who tried on their own to get a modification for up a year...

Dustin started his own practice in 2015 after three years at a boutique law firm that focused on complex litigation and representing personal injury victims. Dustin partnered with attorney Caleb Biesterveld in 2017 to form Biesterveld & Crook, LLC. Born and raised in Lyon County, Kansas, Dustin brings small-town values and a strong work ethic to his practice. Dustin has a record of success obtaining real results for his clients.

Dustin is licensed to practice in both state and federal courts in Kansas and Missouri. He specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases involving car accidents, slip and falls, and...

As a Partner at The Potts Law Firm, Andrew Woellner uses his litigation experience to represent clients in personal injury litigation, wage & hour litigation, and bad-faith insurance practices and claims handling matters.

After gaining his license to practice in 2007, Mr. Woellner joined the Houston office of a large regional law firm, where he successfully defended cases involving personal injury claims, business disputes, and first-party insurance claims. In this role, he gained valuable experience in resolving a large number of insurance disputes, including successfully recovering the highest percentage recovery of any insurer in a multi-million dollar subrogation matter. ...

I am an army veteran with a former career in finance. I studied law at Washburn and before going into private practice, I worked as a prosecutor at the Johnson County District Attorney's office. I represent Kansas individuals in criminal and family law cases.

Cassie is proud to help individuals and families protect their assets while providing debt relief. Cassie enjoys the opportunity to meet with potential clients during the consultation to educate them on the bankruptcy process and explore whether bankruptcy is the best solution to their particular circumstances. She understands everyone is facing a different situation and talking through how bankruptcy can help or not is essential for people to make an educated decision regarding their finances. Cassie realizes many people coming into her office are not familiar with bankruptcy so she always walks people through the basics and then gets into...

Jeff has nearly 30 years of experience as a litigation attorney in Kansas and Missouri. His practice over that entire time has been primarily devoted to the representation of healthcare providers in professional negligence actions. Jeff has extensive experience serving as lead counsel for healthcare providers in a wide variety of professional liability cases. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review rated and has been recognized by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers in Kansas City® in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, and Appellate Practice. He has also been...

When you need the support of a Kansas City DUI lawyer you can trust, you should take immediate action and come to the law firm of Paul W. Burmaster P.A. This law office has earned its highly-respected reputation and is just the place for you! Attorney Burmaster received his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He is a member of the Johnson County Bar Association, the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College for DUI Defense. Moreover, he has been admitted to the Missouri State Bar and the Kansas State Bar. He understands...

I have been practicing law in the Kansas City area for over 35 years. I am licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. I am blessed by a wonderful staff who work with me to provide personal, caring service to our clients. We make sure that what we are doing is clear to the client. We view our approach as “teamwork” oriented, which means our client’s help is essential. Our clients are kept 100% informed about their case. I have been involved in both community and legal volunteer work, including serving as President of the Johnson County Bar Association, the largest...

I practice law in Lenexa Kansas and have done bankruptcy law since 1988. I do both Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy in Missouri and Kansas. I charge flat fees and offer installment payments in Chapter 13. Initial consultation during regular work hours is free. I did family law for 35 years and stopped in 2019.

Coons and Crump is the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in Kansas with offices in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, and Overland Park. We have four bankruptcy attorneys and a team of staff able to help you recover from your financial disaster. We only handle consumer bankruptcy cases and limit our practice to normal people in financial trouble. Our primary areas of practice are consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. We understand how overwhelming the idea of bankruptcy can be to most people. We give free consultations so you can meet with an attorney without having to worry about paying just to...

As an associate with Potts Law Firm, Nate actively participates in the handling and litigation of complex product liability, personal injury, and eminent domain matters. Nate began working with the firm after his first year in law school. Since then, he has helped gain favorable results for clients all across the nation.

A people person, Nate has always had a passion for helping and getting to know others. “As an attorney, I am in a unique position to get to know people on a professional and personal level. Even though I operate in a professional environment, these matters concern my...

Phil has enjoyed a life-long love of learning and always knew law school was in his future. After earning a degree in secondary education from Kansas State University, he received his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. He started his career working for several years as a litigator for two different national firms (both in Kansas City and in Washington, D.C.) before refocusing his practice on helping individuals and families with estate planning and estate administration. Phil invests the time and possesses the skills to guide individuals through the process of protecting their families’ futures. He...

We are a local business law firm, composed entirely of seasoned lawyers who love their work. We know what it takes to represent and protect your interests. Looking for the best outcome for you is our passion every day. We strive to tackle any challenge, whether simple or complex, with creativity and determination. Our mission is to provide each and every client with exceptional legal advice and to help your company grow and prosper. Whatever your company's legal needs might be, we will listen carefully to understand your issue, situation, and budget. Our mission reflects the values we hold true: excellence,...

If you are an individual needing assistance with a family law matter you want a lawyer who not only understands the process, but who is committed to your case. The business model I established for my practice allows me to accept domestic cases at a reasonable fixed cost. This provides affordability for my clients and it allows me to practice family law in a way that I find personally rewarding. My experience in this area expands more than a decade, and I have successfully represented clients at both the district and appellate court level.

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.

As a practicing attorney since 1972, Michael E. Whitsitt has always served his clients professionally, with the highest degree of ethics and according to the best standards of legal practice. Mr. Whitsitt is highly respected and has extensive high-asset experience. For more than 40 years, he has been helping clients settle their legal problems, both in and out of court. "As an attorney facing a divorce I knew that a critical factor would be the attorney I chose to represent me. I needed someone that would vigilantly represent my interests while at the same time maintaining...

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.

Tim Sifers is the Managing Partner of the The Potts Law Firm, LLP’s Kansas City Office. Tim has over 16-years of experience practicing in the litigation arena working on personal injury motor vehicle/trucking litigation, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation, securities litigation, consumer protection class actions and product liability litigation in mass torts on a nationwide level.Tim graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law in Kansas City. While diligently studying law, he was awarded the American Bar Association National Trial Competition Award and the Order of Barristers for Superior Accomplishment in Trial and Appellate Advocacy.Tim was born and...

Mandee Rowen Pingel is a trial attorney and partner in the Kansas City family law firm of Pingel Family Law. Ms. Pingel is proud to serve families and clients in both, Missouri and Kansas. Her practice focuses exclusively in the areas of matrimonial and family law, including high conflict divorce, post-divorce modification, paternity, adoption, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, juvenile abuse and neglect, guardianship and conservatorship, and grandparents’ rights. Ms. Pingel is often referred cases from other lawyers, medical providers, therapists or other professionals where there are unusual of complicated issues for the needs of the children...

Marc is a former Kansas Securities Commissioner, now practicing securities, banking, financial and investment law. He holds J.D. and LL.M. (banking & financial law) degrees from Boston University School of Law, and an M.B.A. from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University.

Mark has more than 35 years’ experience practicing intellectual property law. His practice includes patent preparation and prosecution covering complex electrical, computer, medical, and mechanical inventions. Mark has experience with all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks and copyrights. He routinely represents clients in intellectual property litigation, including being lead counsel in jury trials. Mark has been a court-appointed mediator in intellectual property cases, a presentation speaker at various continuing legal education (CLE) seminars on intellectual property law, and the author of several articles on intellectual property topics.

Mr. Siegel has practiced law for 40 years. Not only does hold degrees from Princeton University and University of San Francisco School of Law, but he also holds a Masters of Laws in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. His current practice emphasizes taxation, but he has tried cases all over the country and as far away as Guam and Saipan. He has personally argued at the Supreme Court of the United States. He has vast experience in tax controversy and tax resolution, dealing with the IRS and state tax agencies. You...