Walnut Lawyers

DOUGLAS D. DEPEW is the owner of the Depew Law Firm in Neodesha, Kansas. He graduated from Washburn University in 1977 (B.B.A.) and Washburn Law School in 1980. He has served as President of the Southeast Kansas Bar Association, the Thirty First Judicial District Bar Association and the Wilson County Bar Association. Mr. Depew has served as Neodesha City Attorney since 1983 and Buffalo City Attorney since 2015. He has also served as Acting Wilson County Attorney, Special Assistant Wilson County Attorney, Special Prosecutor for Wilson County and Municipal Judge pro tem for the City of Fredonia. The majority of...

In the last 30 years the main areas of Law I practice are Personal Injury, Domestic Law (Divorce and Custody issues) and Criminal Law with significant Court Room Experience in all the above areas with over 30 Jury Trials in 5 different Counties covering the Eastern portion of the State of Kansas.

Attorney Philip Depew is an associate with Depew Law Firm in Neodesha, Kansas and a Neodesha native. He graduated with departmental honors from the University of Kansas in 2015 with a B.G.S. degree majoring in Psychology with minors in Business and Classical Antiquity. In 2020, Philip graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law. While in law school, Philip was accepted into the Dane G. Hansen Foundation Summer Externship program and spent the summer of 2018 working with attorney Chris Rohr in Colby, Kansas on a variety of civil and criminal legal matters. Philip was awarded...

DENNIS DEPEW is the Administrative Partner in the Depew Law Firm in Neodesha, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Degree and the University of Kansas School of Law in 1983. He has served on the Kansas Bar Association's Board of Governors since being elected in 2005 and served as President of the Kansas Bar Association 2013-14. He has over 31 years of experience in handling family law matters such as adoptions, child custody litigation, child support disputes as well as both straightforward and complex divorce cases. His clients have...

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...

Mr. Davies has extensive experience with defending the criminally accused including DUI, felony DUI, drug possession, felony possession with intent, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, robbery, burglary, and a multitude of other misdemeanors and felony charges. Mr. Davies is dedicated to defending the rights of the accused from the multiple felon to the first time violator. Mr. Davies’ trial experience and results has caused the National Trial Lawyers Association to name him as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Mr. Davies has experience handling high profile cases that receive national media attention and will combat the negative...

Michael C. Duma began his legal career as a criminal prosecutor in the Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office. At his time there, he developed a skill for litigation and held an impressive conviction record. While a county prosecutor, Michael not only was successful in litigating criminal cases at the trial level, but also gained extensive experience in perfecting appeals in the Kansas Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court.

Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, Michael has developed a reputation as an aggressive lawyer who skillfully advocates for his clients.

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...

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...

Matthew is a motivated and experienced attorney. He's a Kansas City metro area native and resident who is licensed to practice on both sides of the state line. He enjoys working with entrepreneurs as well as those who have an interest or a need in real estate. At his core, Matt is a cost-effective and creative problem solver.

A native of Kansas, Corey Rasmussen grew up in the Kansas City area and spent his summers working on the family farm in northeast Kansas.

He began his professional career as an external auditor for the Kansas City office of KPMG International Accounting Firm, conducting audits of Kansas City’s largest and most prominent companies.

Today, Mr. Rasmussen has devoted his practice to assisting clients with Estate Planning, Asset Protection, and Elder Law issues. The objective is to provide the most cost effective method for achieving a client’s overall financial goals, which also considers possible future impacts on family members and...

30 years experience handling personal injury (auto accident, slip and fall, malpractice, other negligence) and bankruptcy (Ch 7 & Ch 13) cases. BBB accredited, friendly, professional representation. History of excellent trial and jury verdicts. Highly reviewed and recommended by Google and Yahoo users. No history of any ethical complaints or sanctions. Member of the Kansas Bar Association, Johnson County Bar Association and Christian Legal Society.

The reasons I chose to be a Kansas criminal defense lawyer are difficult to put into words. It’s the feeling I get when I see somebody’s car pulled over and they watch helplessly as their property is searched. I wonder: was there a legitimate reason for the stop? Did they consent to the search? When I hear on the news that a suspect is taken into custody, my first thoughts are: How did they get to be a suspect in the first place? Will they be intimidated into surrendering their rights? Do they really understand the Miranda warning? What coercive interrogation tactics...

Lauren Bavitz Fields is an associate attorney at Roth Davies, LLC. Lauren has years of experience in domestic litigation, with an emphasis on complex and contested divorce, paternity, custody, parenting time, child support disputes, and protection from abuse and protection from stalking matters. Lauren also works on traffic matters alongside the criminal defense team. Lauren is passionate about her cases, which helps her connect with her clients, negotiate effectively, and reach settlements. Whether your case requires mediation, depositions, or trial, Lauren is a zealous advocate and will fight for you until the end. Lauren is admitted to the Kansas...

Mr. Joseph represents individuals and businesses during the investigation and prosecution of criminal charges in federal and state courts. He also represents businesses and individuals in complex civil litigation, primarily in federal court. He leads the firm’s criminal and civil asset forfeiture practice groups.

Mr. Joseph received his juris doctorate in 2000 from the University of Kansas School of Law. He was invited to membership in the Order of the Coif, a national honor society for law school graduates with exceptional academic achievement. Mr. Joseph graduated summa cum laude from Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...

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...

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...

While attending Washburn School of Law, I worked as a paralegal in the office of a bankruptcy attorney. Since 2006, I have been actively engaged in the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. I enjoy working with individuals and helping them get a fresh financial start. I know how to help. So I do that exclusively. Although I am located in Topeka, KS (where the U.S. Bankruptcy Court is located), the law firm helps individuals from all over Kansas. Just give us a call at 785/783-2360. At age 15, three of my friends and I started a punk rock...

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...

Joe is a graduate of Washburn Law School and has been practicing law since 1977 building a law firm with offices in both Topeka, Kansas and Lenexa, Kansas serving all of Kansas and Missouri. Joe handles personal injury law cases and long term disability denial cases.

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.

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). ...

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...

Brian Leininger has been practicing DUI defense in Johnson County, Kansas and throughout Kansas since 2001. Prior to that he was the General Counsel for the Kansas Highway Patrol, Special Assistant Attorney General, and Assistant District Attorney in Wyandotte County. Brian is a certified practitioner of and instructor for the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He is the only lawyer in Kansas to have completed the training to be a Drug Recognition Expert. In addition to typical DUI cases Brian handles drug DUIs and DUI-related batteries and homicides.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...