Elkland Lawyers

Mr. Leon Versfeld serves as the United States Managing Partner of the Global Immigration Law Firm of Versfeld & Hugo, LLC. He represents a variety of small and Fortune Companies both nationally and internationally on the hiring of Foreign National Workers, Executives and Specialized Workers; and advises them on Labor Certifications, and all issues relating to Immigration Employment Compliance and hiring practices including I-9. Mr. Versfeld also represents a variety of athletes, scientists and artists with extra ordinary ability in helping them get green cards to the United States. He serves as the immigration counsel to...

SEAN T. BRADLEY is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is admitted to the Kansas Bar, the Missouri Bar, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth Circuits. He has served two terms as Chair of the Patent, Trademark and Copyright Committee of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Mr. Bradley’s practice includes patent and trademark searches, preparing and prosecuting patent applications, both in the US and internationally, and preparing and prosecuting trademark and copyright applications for registration. Additional services include preparing confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements, assignments, and license agreements,...

John Burnett has been a practicing attorney in Kansas City since 1978. From 2002 to 2010 he also served as State Representative in the Missouri house. He is now in practice in Independence Missouri

Brett Burmeister practices in civil litigation with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death matters. He also represents clients in business litigation, bankruptcy, and other practice areas. He is a licensed real estate broker and handles property transactions and disputes as well. At Burmeister Gilmore LLP, the law firm’s maxim is Clients Come First. It is a fundamental principle that Mr. Burmeister follows in every case. He is honored to help personal injury victims and wrongful death surviving family members recover and enjoys problem-solving with business clients.

From 2012 to 2017, Mr. Burmeister’s peers named him to the Super...

Douglas R. Horn founded The Horn Law Firm in 1990. Over the past 20 years, Horn has handled numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases in the areas of motor vehicle accident, premises liability , medication error, industrial accident , worker's compensation, and catastrophic injury. Horn represents clients in Missouri and across the Midwest. Different aspects of Horn's law practice have been profiled in the news media and he frequently publishes in the area of personal injury law.

Kelly Keefe focuses her practice on the area of family law. She is passionate about working with families and dedicated to providing individualized legal services to meet her clients' needs. Kelly understands the importance of being accessible to clients and assisting them throughout each step of the legal process.

Kelly has personal experience in a highly contested custody matter. This allows her to relate to her clients experience and serves as her motivation to fight for her clients.

Jessica Forgione Speckman is an attorney in the Lees Summit area who is knowledgeable and experienced in the area of family law. She is dedicated to serving her client’s needs by spending the time to get to know her clients and their concerns. As an attorney, communication and the ability to understand a client’s needs are important tools in assessing legal options and advocating for real life solutions. In addition, Jessica believes in being accessible to her clients; giving them the added piece of mind they need during their case.

Jessica is licensed in the state of Missouri and has...

My practice is primarily focused on commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense and compliance matters. I help businesses and individuals navigate their way through high-stakes litigation, investigations, and regulatory matters. My clients often come to me at difficult times. I understand the stress and anxiety they face and take their trust very seriously, working diligently to find unique solutions to their individual problems. I have a wide range of experience in both state and federal courts. This includes matters involving complex business litigation, criminal defense and compliance issues, constitutional challenges, civil rights litigation, and employment cases.

My practice is in representation of creditors in bankruptcy courts (Eastern and Western District of Missouri) and debt collections in all of the counties of Missouri. I do estate planning for small business owners.

After graduating from the University of Missouri school of law, Karen Bill began her career working for a law firm that handled Social Security Disability claims. In 1991 she opened her own practice dedicated to representing disabled clients in an experienced and comfortable environment. Since the opening of the Law Offices of Karen Kraus Bill the attorneys and staff have provided knowledgeable representation in a friendly atmosphere. Karen's oldest daugher, Stessie, first began working at the law firm in 2001 as a legal assistant. After several years of working alongside her mother, and after the completion...

Travis Miller is a Senior Associate Attorney at Stange Law Firm, PC. He is based out of the Columbia, Missouri office in Boone County. Mr. Miller represents clients in solely family law matters, including, divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, paternity, and other domestic relations matters. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Elisha is a plaintiff's attorney and founder of Gilmore Law Group in Columbia, Missouri. Her areas of practice include personal injury, auto accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, creditor remedies, small estate planning, property, and veterans benefits. During law school Elisha worked as in-house counsel for Missouri Association of Realtors and Agents National Title Insurance where she worked on property and real estate related issues. She also was a founding member of the MU Veterans Law Clinic where she was directly responsible for a Vietnam veteran receiving substantial previously denied benefits going back to the 1970's. Prior to...

Since 1975, Sally has worked in the legal offices of attorney Joel Case. In 1992 she became his partner and they have continued to provide legal services to the West St. Louis County and adjoining areas. Although they have a general law practice, their emphasis is in Family Law, which includes divorce, modifications, child custody, support, and paternity cases. They also write wills, trusts, powers of attorney and administer probate estates in St. Louis County and the surrounding counties.

I have been practicing law in the Mid-Missouri area since 1999. I am a proven trial lawyer with a track record of success for my clients.

Joshua practices in the area of general litigation. As a former collegiate athlete, he offers a unique skill set that allows him to provide his clients with high-quality, cost-effective representation. First, Joshua uses the perseverance and drive he learned on the field to fight relentlessly for every inch of ground on his clients’ behalf. He is an aggressive advocate, committed to zealously protecting his clients’ rights and interests. Second, Joshua understands the value of tireless preparation and attention to detail, which are just as crucial to success in the practice of law as they are in sports. He goes the...

Janet Bezler is the lead attorney and owner of Belzer Law Firm, a Columbia, MO-based law firm that provides divorce attorneys and family law attorneys for clients in the Mid-Missouri area.

My firm is located in historic Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. I enjoy representing individuals and businesses with a variety of legal matters.

Kevin Corlew understands business law in Kansas City. He has successfully represented companies of all sizes in business transactions and lawsuits. He also represents faith-based organizations to protect First Amendment religious liberties. In additions, Kevin advises on election and campaign law.

In addition to helping entrepreneurs, startups, and small-to-midsize companies in business and employment matters, Kevin helps them comply with regulations and interact with government entities. Kevin understands government. He served as a Regional Representative for the U.S. Department of Labor in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. He also served on the school board for a large public school...

With over thirty-five years of experience in private practice I am dedicated to helping people in several areas of law. Estates and Probate From the simplest of wills to complex asset protection trusts, estate taxes can have a significant impact on the amount disbursed to beneficiaries. I regularly incorporate my extensive estate tax planning experience for clients with estates of all sizes. Worker's Compensation Successful representation for clients who are injured on the job, need to file workers compensation claims and need help to receive the workers compensation benefits to which they are entitled to receive. Business Law Experienced to help ensure...

John is a native of the Kansas City area, and graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law. John obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Kansas State University, and often returns to Manhattan for football games in the Fall. John has a passion for human rights, and seeks to give voice to the voiceless, both in his community and the world abroad.

With more than 20 years of legal experience under his belt, Attorney Richard D. Klein is a passionate and dedicated legal advocate who represents injury victims. His focus is to take the legal burden off of his clients and ensure that they receive the best possible outcome. As a St. Louis personal injury lawyer, he gives his clients the voice they need as they recover from their accidents and injuries. Throughout his career, Mr. Klein has provide advocacy for individuals suffering damages from boat accidents, wrongful death, motorcycle accidents, and other vehicle collisions. He is currently a member of the...

Attorney James C. Ochs has been representing injury victims since 1984. He has practiced law in Missouri, Illinois, and surrounding states and taken on more than 125 jury trials and 500 bench trials over the course of his career. As a St. Louis personal injury attorney, he provides representation for a wide range of legal matters, including car accidents, wrongful death, workers’ compensation, truck accidents, and more. In his more than 25 years of experience, he has secured positive verdicts and settlements for his clients time and time again. His firm has been given an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and...

The Sinclair Law Office, LLC is a full service law practice focusing on bankruptcy, disability, estate planning, family law, traffic, DWI, and criminal cases with a special emphasis on felony criminal cases. Please contact the Sinclair Law Office, LLC at 636-528-4388.

Charles J. Moore is originally from St. Peters, Missouri. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and California Western School of Law. Mr. Moore is admitted to practice law in Missouri and California, along with several federal courts, including the Eastern District of Missouri, the Southern and Central Districts of California and the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.

Shelley L. Bishop

Admitted: Missouri – June, 2001; Texas – November 1996

Law School: University of Texas, J.D., 1996

College: University of Colorado, B.A. Psychology; 1990

Member: Clay County Bar Association; Missouri Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Kearney Rotary Club

Military Service: United States Air Force, 1979-1982

Born: Nürnberg, Germany – 1960

At the Law Office of Shelley L. Bishop, we listen carefully to our clients to determine their unique circumstances and are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the often difficult and emotionally draining periods created by divorce; child custody disputes; domestic violence; child support disputes; guardianships and/or conservatorships.

Since relocating...

Experienced attorney licensed in 1993. We offer a family friendly environment--kids are welcome. Our office cares about you and your family as we have family of our own. I am a mom of 4 kids so I understand your busy life. The staff here are friendly and take time to know you as a person and not just a client number. Some of our areas of practice offer incentives for you to move your case along quickly. Further, we offer a former client discount on your future legal needs once your case is completed....

Attorney Steve Schanker is a qualified DUI defense lawyer in Kansas City, MO. He takes pride in his efforts to always try to be the dependable and available attorney that people need and want. Attorney Schanker is determined to always reach the best possible outcome for his clients. He provides high-quality DUI defense representation and has had ample success in countless cases. Steve Schanker does not only represent clients facing DUI charges in Missouri but in the state of Kansas as well. He dedicates his time and effort to each one of his clients in order to help them get...

Bradley D. McCormack was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. Brad went to Rockhurst University, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2000. Afterward, he attended Saint Louis University for law school and obtained his law degree in 2003 before returning to Kansas City. Brad started out working in the public sector, first for Legal Aid of Western Missouri and then for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office. He then worked for NovaStar Financial, Inc., practicing corporate law. Brad joined The Sader Law Firm in 2007, where he currently focuses his practice on bankruptcy, commercial real estate and commercial litigation. Brad has...

The Kansas City Consumer’s Attorney
Bryce B. Bell founded Bell Law in 2010, after many years serving as General Counsel for a series of financial companies that offered mortgage, real estate, insurance and other financial services. During his time with these various business entities, he gained both a broad exposure and keen understanding about multiple aspects of Consumer Law, and saw a real need in the Kansas City market for an experienced attorney in addressing and resolving consumer protection cases.
Today, the firm is dedicated to the fair, equitable treatment of its clients and the resolution of their financial claims and/or...

I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from the Academy of Math and Science High School in 1990. I then served a term of enlistment in the United States Air Force as an Electronic Warfare Technician. Upon returning to the St. Louis Metropolitan area I completed my undergraduate studies and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Missouri St. Louis in 1998. I then attended St. Louis University School of Law, and graduated in 2001. During Law School, I was a member of the National Moot Court Team for St. Louis...

AV® Preeminent™ rated, awarded to fewer than 5% of lawyers. Thirty-five years civil trial experience, helping employees who have suffered unlawful discrimination, personal injury plaintiffs, and business litigants. 1981 Graduate, Duke University School of Law.

Michael J. Watton is the senior partner at Watton Law Group. As a leading national consumer bankruptcy lawyer, he has guided thousands of clients through bankruptcy and debt consolidation, as well as successfully representing individuals in suits against mortgage servicers, payday lenders, and large financial companies. Mr. Watton is admitted to practice in the state courts of Wisconsin, Colorado, Missouri, Utah, Ohio, Florida, New York, Arkansas, Virginia, Arizona, and Kansas, as well as the federal courts in certain districts of those states and in the US 7th and 8th Circuit Courts of Appeals. Attorney Watton is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell,...

As a defense attorney serving clients in Missouri criminal courts for more than 35 years, it's possible I've helped nearly 100,000 people. There are days when I'm running among 4 or 5 clients in front of several different judges.

To read more about my experience check out the KANSAS CITY STAR articles below my summary.

My philosophy is to FIND THE BEST LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS for my clients facing a wide range of charges including:
? DUI/DWI
? Traffic Violations
? Drug Possession
? Domestic Violence
? Sex Crimes
? Disorderly Conduct
? Assault
? Theft
? Underage Driving
? Vehicle Accidents

My office is particularly skilled at helping clients who have suspended...