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Nick A. Cutrera focuses on personal injury and divorce/child custody litigation.  Litigation is stressful and his trial experience allows him to analyze a case and help you reach a fair settlement, whether your case is a divorce, child custody, or injury matter.  If the opposing party will not agree to a just settlement, he can represent you at trial and help you achieve a just result.. Nick earned his B.S.B.A., Magna cum Laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia ("Mizzou"). He also excelled at law school at the Mizzou School of Law. He graduated in the top 15% of his class and was a member of the Missouri Law Review. Upon graduation, he served as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate General (attorney) for four years. He was a defense attorney for the majority of his tour of duty. He ended his tour as a Captain serving as the Senior Defense Counsel at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, North Carolina. He gained invaluable trial experience while defending Marines in hundreds of trials, including dozens of jury trials at General Courts-Martials. He was awarded a Naval and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, one of the highest non-combat military honors, for Superior Performance as Senior Defense Counsel.. Upon leaving active duty, Nick joined one of Kansas City's premier law firms, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, LLP ("SHB") as a member of their tort litigation group. He represented some of America's largest companies in complex product liability and other tort litigation.. Nick left SHB in 1999 to join Employers Reinsurance Corporation ("ERC"), a large insurance company owned by General Electric. While at ERC, Nick managed and directed the defense of lawsuits brought against ERC assureds in several states.  Nick earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Missouri- Kansas City while at ERC.. Throughout his professional experience since leaving the Marine Corps, Nick missed the thrill of being a trial attorney for individuals. His opportunities to be on the "front-line" arguing for justice to a judge and/or jury were limited. Thus, he left ERC and started his own firm in October 2002. The firm's success has been remarkable. Nick has successfully represented individuals in divorce, personal injury actions and other litigation. He has also helped several entrepreneurs form their own businesses and represented other small business owners in business litigation. In addition, Nick has successfully defended his judgements in the Missouri Court of Appeals.. Nick is first and foremost a trial attorney. If he can not achieve a fair settlement prior to trial, Nick has the experience to bring the dispute to a judge and jury.

Jessica Forgione Speckman is an attorney in the Lee’s 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 being accessible to her clients, giving them the added peace of mind they need.. Jessica is licensed in the State of Missouri and has lived in Jackson County since 2010. In 2012, she graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in political science and a minor in criminal justice after receiving an Associate’s degree from Northwest Florida State College. She later graduated from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2016. Her passion for justice and helping families led her to focus her studies in Family Law and allowed her to work on cases pro bono through the UMKC Family Law Clinic.. While a student, Jessica Interned for the Jackson County Support Division and worked as an intern and as a law clerk for the Jackson County Juvenile Office. She also worked on the Journal for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which published her article: Trafficking and the Child Welfare System Link: An Analysis in the 28th volumeof the Journal in 2016.. After graduating, Jessica worked as a Research Assistant for the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County Family Court Division in Assessment and Development and as a Junior Associate at Stange Law Firm, PC before starting her own practice under the name Speckman Law, LLC.. Jessica decided to pursue Family Law because of her passion for helping people. That is why she believes in giving her clients the same attention she would expect and that they deserve. She is also passionate about finding practical solutions for difficult Family Law matters. If you have a Family Law matter, contact Speckman Law, LLC to find out how an attorney can assist you with your case.. Education:. University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri. Juris Doctorate. University of Missouri-Kansas City. Major: Political Science. Minor: Criminal Justice. Northwest Florida State College. Associate Degree. Published Work:. Trafficking and the Child Welfare System Link: An Analysis, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, March 15, 2016

I am a graduate of the UMKC School of Law (working as a law clerk while in school), and I graduated in the top 10% of my class in 1982.. I am the father of three grown daughters and five grandchildren. I coached my daughters softball teams when they were teenagers and they had many successes. I am an avid fan of running, and other forms of fitness which I usually do some activity every day.

Anita takes pride in being a strong advocate for her clients. She brings compassion and understanding to her legal representation and focuses on finding practical resolution to challenging issues whenever possible. Anita considers the trust placed in her by her clients as her highest honor.

"When facing a divorce or other family law matters, it is common to have many questions. In what is likely one of the most difficult times in your life, it is important to remember that things stand the best chance of improvement if you work with diligent and caring legal representation. Cynthia “Cindy” Keating is a compassionate Associate Attorney in our firm’s Lee’s Summit, MO office. She is ready to help individuals throughout the Jackson County area, and nearby.. Cindy graduated from St. Louis University School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate in December of 2021. While in law school, her accolades included becoming a Dean’s Scholar Scholarship recipient, being named to the Dean’s List, as well as receiving an Academic Excellence Award. Before law school, Cindy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in History, from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Cindy is also a licensed Notary Public in Clay County, MO, and a licensed attorney in the state of Missouri.. Before joining the Lee’s Summit, MO family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC, Cindy most recently worked as a paralegal and law clerk at a law firm in Kansas City, MO working mostly with immigration, with some work in personal injury and traffic matters. In this role she assisted with drafting pleadings and motions for traffic defense cases, researched complex immigration topics, and assisted with immigration visa filings. While in law school, Cindy also worked a small personal injury law firm in St. Louis, MO where she gained experience with reviewing and analyzing insurance policies while also assisting attorneys with drafting and filing of legal documents. She also helped with correspondence supporting case preparation for court appearances, hearings, depositions, trials, and meetings. No matter the family law issue you face, Cindy is trustworthy and understanding of your situation.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements."

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Lees Summit and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Lees Summit and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Lees Summit and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Lees Summit and surrounding areas.