Savannah Lawyers

Attorney Ryan D. Knipp was born in Kansas City and graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School in 2006. After graduating from law school, he went to work at a high-volume bankruptcy firm in downtown Kansas City. In addition to handling hundreds of bankruptcy cases, Ryan also specialized in litigation against creditors for improper debt collection, inaccurate credit reporting, and other post-bankruptcy violations. Through his work handling bankruptcy cases and suing abusive creditors, he developed the idea of the “Complete Bankruptcy,” which is the model Knipp Law uses to ensure every client gets the fresh start they...

Todd Griffee has been in law practice since 1984. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, business law, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate and small business issues as well as Criminal Law and Personal Injury. He is past President of the St. Joseph Bar Association and member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He has also worked as a Senior Attorney for the Resolution Trust Corporation and Staff attorney for the FDIC in the early 1990's before leaving to go into private practice.

Kevin Puckett is a Family Law Trial Attorney who earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (graduating with pro bono honors) with an emphasis in child and family law.  Kevin has dedicated his legal career to helping his clients rebuild their lives through knowledgeable and aggressive legal representation. He is admitted to the respected Missouri Bar and the United States District Court, Western District of Missouri. Call the office today and set up a free consultation!

At the Kiske Law Office, LLC, my philosophy is to empower my clients through compassionate representation. I do this first by creating a low-key and casual office environment that encourages you to “come as you are.” The changes you are facing in your life as a result of the issues that have caused you to seek a Family Law Attorney are stressful enough without the additional worry about the pretense of “going to the lawyer’s.” My clients are usually very happy with this approach because it allows them to worry only about the immediate situation...

Antwaun Smith spent five years at Shook, Hardy, & Bacon, a large firm in Kansas City, before joining his sister Kesia at the Smith Law Office. He now represents people who have been hurt in accidents or on the job get the compensation they need in personal injury cases. A Rhodes Scholar and Mizzou graduate, Antwaun has degrees in both law and business. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Missouri State Employees Retirement System, where he oversees and protects workers’ retirement benefits.

Lauren is a family law and estate planning attorney with years of litigation experience. She grew up in a small town near St. Joseph, Missouri where she began practicing law. She opened her own practice in Parkville, Missouri. Lauren's practice focuses on divorce, custody, modifications, child support, paternity actions, prenuptial agreements, trusts, estate planning, adoption and guardianships. Her experience, responsiveness and compassion will benefit your family.

Mr Davis is admitted to the Missouri and District of Columbia Bar Associations, as as Federal, Appellate and U.S. Supreme Court Bar Associations. He has served as an Assistant Prosecutor, Municipal Judge, and City Attorney for several jurisdictions., and has over 30 years of trial and court room experience as a defense attorney in private practice.Today, his primary focus is on marijuana criminal defense and cannabis business law. He consults individuals and businesses on regulatory matters and licensing issues related to the cannabis industry, and is recognized state wide as a legal specialist and advocate for a legal cannabis program...

Mr. Graves focuses his practice on the needs of businesses and the transportation industry. In addition to 26 years of private commercial law practice, he served in senior management of three different types of surface transportation companies; as president of a major regional LTL general commodities carrier; as a president of a large national truckload carrier; and vice-chairman and chief legal officer of a logistics management and intermodal marketer.

Chris has enjoyed the solo practice of law for more than 25 years. Over that span, Chris has helped thousands of clients with a variety of legal problems, including divorce, child custody, bankruptcy, personal injury settlements, paternity actions, collections matters, and many more. Chris practices in the Kansas City area serving Platte, Clay, Jackson and other surrounding counties. Chris resides in Platte County with his 4 children. Growing up on corn and soybean row crop farm outside of Oregon, Missouri, Chris learned the value of hard work and small town values. A graduate of South Holt...

Ryan M. Paulus represents clients in a variety of contexts, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, consumer rights, personal injury, severance, wage and hour disputes and class and collective actions. Ryan’s confidence, perseverance, and attention to detail are invaluable to furthering his clients cause. He has won his clients over sixteen million dollars in jury verdicts and settlements and developed a record of success in significant and complex litigation. Ryan is also a combat veteran who served with distinction in Afghanistan as a SAPPER Company Operations Officer, earning both the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge before resigning from...

Joe Vanover is an experienced problem solver. He has worked inside and outside of government as an attorney for more than 20 years. Mr. Vanover has tackled complex and difficult challenges and achieved positive results. For the more than a decade, Mr. Vanover worked in the Platte County, Mo. courthouse. Other than the judges, there is hardly an attorney who has been in court more often than Mr. Vanover. Mr. Vanover is thorough and professional. He treats all parties fairly and respectfully.

I'm a licensed attorney in Missouri and Kansas. My general practice firm includes personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, DWI/DUI defense, workers compensation, probate, real estate, landlord-tenant, estate planning, etc. I serve most counties in Northwest Missouri including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Ray, Clinton, Caldwell, Daviess, Livingston, DeKalb, Buchanan, Andrew, Holt, Atchison, Worth, Nodaway, Gentry, and Harrison.

In 2018 I joined the Kiske Law Office, LLC as an Associate Attorney with the passion to assist you through your life transitions. Prior to joining the Kiske Law Office, I worked as a Document Review Attorney with Epiq Systems. In 2016, I graduated from Washburn University School of Law with honors. During my time in law school, I had the honor to serve as the Executive Research Editor for the Family Law Quarterly during the 2015-2016 school year. I am a also 2013 graduate from Kansas State University with a bachelors in American Ethnic Studies and Political Science.

Matthew Jones began his legal career by taking an associate position with Anderson, Sundell & Skinner P.C. in 2019. Mr. Jones represents clients in all areas of law and provides legal research and litigation support to Mr. Sundell and Mr. Skinner as needed.

Mr. Jones was raised in Stanberry, Missouri. After graduating from Stanberry High School, Mr. Jones attended Northwest Missouri State University from which he graduated with a degree in Political Science. Mr. Jones graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law in 2019. Upon being sworn as a Missouri attorney, Mr. Jones...

Steve Sanders is the founding partner at Sanders.Law and a skilled personal injury lawyer in Kansas City. He is committed to helping clients during one of the worst moments of their lives. He passionately advocates on behalf of injury victims, ensuring their voice is heard in court. He began his legal journey at Southwest Baptist University, where he earned a B.A. in Religious Studies. He went on to the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law for his Juris Doctor. Attorney Sanders is a member of organizations such as the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, The American Association for Justice,...

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.

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Set up a FREE consultation at Puckett law Firm P.C. to discuss your divorce, paternity action, modification, or estate planning needs. Kelly Puckett has a unique ability to navigate divorces and other family law matters as he is a trained mediator. If you're looking to eliminate the expense and time associated with trial, Kelly Puckett can act as a neutral/mediator in all divorces, paternity actions and modifications to help you come an agreement with the other party. Kelly Puckett is an experienced Partner at Puckett Law Firm P.C., and earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn School of Law.

Samantha L. Shepherd JD, LLM, CELA
Samantha practices exclusively in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning and Special Needs Law. She received her undergraduate degree in 1990 from Tulane University in New Orleans, cum laude. She earned her law degree from Boston College Law School and received an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Samantha currently serves on the Board of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and as Chair of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Trust and Estates Committee. Formerly the Chair of the Missouri Bar Elder Law Committee and past President of...

Eric was born in Saint Joseph, MO. His father, Ronald M. Sokol, was a St. Joe attorney for decades who successfully argued a U.S. Supreme Court case while in his twenties (Wilwording v. Swenson). At six, Eric moved to the Parkville area of Kansas City and later graduated Park Hill High School as one of multiple valedictorians. Eric graduated with an associate degree in paralegal studies from Drury University in 2015. He then worked for years as a paralegal for Springfield-area law firms offering services including personal injury plaintiff representation, family law, criminal defense, traffic citations, bankruptcy, worker’s compensation, business...

Samuel L. Scroggie, Esquire, is a practicing attorney in Missouri with 17 years of trial experience in both criminal and civil courts. He is licensed in Missouri and South Carolina (licensed in 2002). Located across the street from the Nodaway County Courthouse, in Maryville, Missouri, Mr. Scroggie represents the accused in felony and misdemeanor cases, including alcohol related offenses. Mr. Scroggie is fierce in defending his clients, and doggedly determined to get them the best outcome possible. Often this means going to trial, which Mr. Scroggie does frequently. While criminal defense is Mr. Scroggie's preferred practice, he...

Born in Kansas City, Missouri
Raised in Richmond and Kearney, Missouri
Graduated Suma Cum Laude from William Jewel College in Liberty Missouri
Graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City-School of law
Numerous Dean’s List and Honors in Academic Career
Multiple Awards
Practicing law for over 10 years
Licensed in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Regional Kansas City, Missouri attorney; situated in historic “Rockhill Ridge” Brookside community specialized in amending traffic tickets in the Kansas City, Missouri Metropolitan area

Kelisen is a distinguished family law and estate planning attorney whose expertise is matched only by her passion for helping clients navigate complex legal matters with compassion and precision. Her many years of experience in the legal field, have allowed her to hone her skills to deliver exceptional results for her clients. As a published author, Kelisen has contributed valuable insights to the legal community, further solidifying her reputation as a thought leader in her field. Her publications delve into various aspects of family law and estate planning, providing practical guidance and legal analysis. Kelisen is committed to amicable results for divorcing...

If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, it can feel like your whole life is hanging in the balance. Not knowing what will happen to you or your family can be overwhelming. To help clients with divorce and family law matters in their time of need, Stange Law Firm, PC has limited its practice to divorce and family law matters. For your convenience, we have offices in multiple states. We also respond to all phone calls and emails from clients left before 5 pm the same business day. We also give clients...

Ross C. Nigro, Jr., graduated from the University of Kansas with bachelor's degrees in Political Science and History. Mr. Nigro obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri, Kansas City - School of Law. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Nigro worked as a law clerk with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit of Missouri in Jackson County, Missouri. Mr. Nigro then went on to work as an Assistant Jackson County Counselor handling county prosecutions and civil rights violations. Since 1997, Mr. Nigro has been in private practice, where he has concentrated his practice in the criminal...

It is a privilege and a passion for me to serve clients throughout the Kansas City metro who deserve thorough and principled legal representation for criminal defense and traffic matters. People make mistakes. Whether they are charged with drugs, violent crimes, traffic tickets or a DUI, they still deserve proper representation in an often confusing legal system. The Kansas City metro is home to multiple courts, cities, counties, state, and federal jurisdictions. Knowing these systems well helps me to help clients effectively. Through my firm, The Wichman Law Firm with offices in Kansas City,...

Michael Foster is the 2018 Pro Bono Publico Award winner given by the Missouri Bar Association for outstanding character and pro bono commitment. Michael is also the 2018 Legal Champion given by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. He is a former shareholder at one of the biggest law firms in the country and resides in the Kansas City area with his wife Melissa and their two children. Michael has a well-honed ability to see the big picture and quickly narrow options to a best possible solution. From growing up in a family of attorneys, this legal intuition comes to him naturally. His father...

Neil Sader is a Kansas City bankruptcy attorney. A University of Kansas law school graduate, Neil has been practicing law in the Kansas City area since 1984. Though born in Connecticut, Neil spent most of his childhood in the Midwest and is proud to call Kansas City home. He maintains several professional distinctions: the highest rating possible from Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers Awards in both Missouri and Kansas from 2006 through the present, and a 10-year nomination for the Better Business Bureau. Neil is the managing partner The Sader Law Firm, which is located across from Union Station in downtown Kansas...