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Mr. Lambrechts practices both intellectual property and environmental law.  Mr. Lambrechts has substantial experience in preparing patent applications for medical devices, safety equipment, machine tools, building components and automation equipment. In addition, he advises clients on trademarks including their prosecution, opposition, policing and enforcement. He also provides clients with legal opinions on infringement issues and patent validity and assists clients with licensing of intellectual property and protecting trademarks and copyrights. Mr. Lambrechts is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.. From 1983 to 1987, Mr. Lambrechts served as a senior automation engineer with the Allied Signal Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri.. From 1991 to 1995, Mr. Lambrechts served with the U.S. EPA in the Regional 7 office as a special assistant to the Regional Administrator.. Mr. Lambrechts also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri at Kansas City where he has taught courses for both the law school and engineering school since 1993. Mr. Lambrechts’ avocation is his service to the United States Navy Reserve as the Campus Liaison Officer for UMKC.

Mr. Boyd is an experienced attorney with licenses in both Missouri and Kansas. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, raised in Kansas City, Missouri and currently lives in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife, child, and dogs. He earned his law degree from the University of Missouri -- Kansas City School of Law. Mr. Boyd is a first generation attorney who has dedicated his career to helping those that need it.. While in law school, Mr. Boyd worked as a Rule 13 Intern at the Jackson County Public Defender's office. This allowed him to gain knowledge of the courtroom and experience handling criminal matters in front of judges and juries. After graduating from The University of Missouri -- Kansas City School of Law, Mr. Boyd joined a nationally recognized product liability law firm where he was tutored by some of the best trial lawyers in the country. Mr. Boyd has experience litigating civil matters, including the pursuit and defense of mass torts, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, insurance disputes and general personal injury cases. Mr. Boyd uses his knowledge and experience to ensure that his clients' claims are timely and properly pursued.. Mr. Boyd focuses mainly on personal injury, mass torts, business litigation, employment discrimination, criminal defense, such as DUIs and traffic tickets, and the planning and drafting of estate documents.. Contact Our Office for a Free Evaluation.

Michael Wharton has been a trial attorney for over 20 years. After graduating from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 1992, Mr. Wharton spent three years as an associate attorney at Walters Bender & Strohbehn, P.C. in Kansas City, Missouri. There he earned valuable experience as an injury attorney handling complex litigation such as dangerous product cases, railroad injuries, and class actions.. In 1996, he went to work for Couch Strausbaugh Pierce & King, Chartered, a group of trial attorneys in Overland Park, Kansas. He was elevated to partner and specialized in injury cases such as car accidents, slip and fall injuries, and insurance claims.. Over the years, he developed a philosophy for how to best help those injured by the negligence of others -- be aggressive. The insurance companies have claim representatives working hard for them, so it’s important that the injury attorney be equally aggressive. At Couch Pierce King & Wharton, he continues to diligently represent his clients to ensure that they are treated fairly when they are often at their most vulnerable.. Mr. Wharton is an experienced trial lawyer who fights to make sure that his client's rights are advanced at every step of the claim process. He understands that it is important to his clients that their medical bills are timely paid, their lost income reimbursed, and their futures protected. He also understands how an injury can change a client's everyday life, and how important it is that his clients are compensated for that change. He works hard to see that these goals are accomplished for every client in every case.. Mr. Wharton has been awarded a pre-eminent ("AV") rating by the  Martindale Hubbell Law Directory and is a graduate of the Ross T. Roberts Inns of Court. He is a member of the Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations, and is admitted to practice before the state courts of Missouri and Kansas, as well as the United States District Courts of the Western District of Missouri, the District of Kansas, the Southern District of Texas, and U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit.

Matthew Osman is an employment lawyer handling wage and hour, discrimination, wrongful termination and harassment claims.  His firm, Osman & Smay LLP, focuses its practice on recovering unpaid overtime and minimum wages in class and collective actions.. “Were you paid properly for the hours you worked according to state and federal laws?” – this is the core question Matt helps his clients answer. Matt and fellow employment attorney Stephen L. Smay launched OSMAN & SMAY LLP in 2010. The Kansas City-based firm works to ensure that employees are properly compensated according to state and federal employment laws, especially the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Matt Osman represents clients in Kansas and Missouri, litigating both individual overtime cases and collective/class actions seeking to recover unpaid overtime and minimum wages. Stephen Smay represents clients in Michigan, New York and the District of Columbia. This fast-growing Kansas City firm has quickly established a national reputation for expert consultation in this complex area of the law.

Marion L. Stern, J.D., is a principal and Director of Operations of Stockton & Stern, LLC.  Mrs. Stern has been engaged in the private practice of law in the Kansas City area for more than 5 years.  Marion L. Stern focuses her practice on asset protection strategies designed to shield and insulate assets from personal and business liability risks.  Marion L. Stern will analyze your unique situation and recommend sound and tested strategies designed to achieve your stated goals.  Mrs. Stern strives to safeguard your assets from the attack of creditors, litigants, taxation, and healthcare entities to preserve your wealth for you and your family.. Marion L. Stern also focuses on wealth transfer, to ensure your assets are transferred to your designated individuals under your terms and conditions.  Mrs. Stern personally oversees the drafting and implementation of your plan to ensure every stage is handled correctly and efficiently.. Marion L. Stern’s practice areas include Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Medicaid Applications, Probate and Trust Administration, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Special Needs Planning and Trusts, Guardianships, VA Benefits, and Bankruptcy.  Mrs. Stern strives to address legal issues in a friendly, effective, and supportive manner, making sure to explain the issues and the options in an easy to understand way.. Marion L. Stern is a member of WealthCounsel, a national alliance of estate planning attorneys, ElderCouncel, a national alliance of elder law attorneys, as well as the Probate Law Bench/ Bar Committee of the Johnson County Bar Association.  Mrs. Stern is also an accredited attorney with the Veterans Administration (VA).. Marion L. Stern is a graduate from the University Of Kansas School Of Law where she focused on Business Planning and obtained Certification in Business and Commercial Law.  Mrs. Stern was born and raised in Iowa City, Iowa.  She attended the University of Iowa, where she graduated with high honors in Russian and History, and then went on to obtain her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas.

Lynn’s practice areas include elder law, estate planning and special needs, as well as litigation in these fields.  Most recently, she was the winner of the 2012 Kansas City Estate Planning Symposia Prize in Taxation for her paper entitled History Lessons from a So-Called “Death Tax”: Making the Case for the Federal Estate Tax.  She was the Articles and Symposia Editor for the UMKC Law Review for whom she also authored Family Broils and Private Terror: A Gender-Neutral, Psychologically-Based Approach to Domestic Violence and Asylum Law. She is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Missouri Bar Subcommittee on Digital Assets.. With her legal expertise, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, she is well equipped to assist people of all ages and life situations in her areas of practice.

Luke Hagedorn is an attorney focusing on renewable and traditional energy projects with the Kansas City-based law firm Polsinelli Shughart.  Luke also maintains an independing blog discussing renewable energy topics, the Renewable Energy Law Blog.. Drawing upon his experience working on cutting-edge projects from around the country and his thorough understanding of the complex statutes and regulations that govern the energy industry, Luke is able to help his public utility and renewable energy clients provide safe, reliable and clean energy to their customers.. Wind Experience. Appealing to his life-long love of the outdoors, Luke has helped his renewable energy clients develop wind energy projects across the Midwest.  Luke is able to help wind project developers navigate the broad range of complex legal issues that arise at every stage of the project’s life, including entity formation, RFP responses, Renewable Energy Standard and Renewable Energy Credit requirements, public utility registration requirements, state and federal permitting requirements, interaction with farmland conservation programs, tax equity and other incentive programs, project and transmission siting and power purchase and interconnection agreements.. Solar Experience. Luke has helped solar developers address some of the unique issuesthat they face when planning, constructing, and operating a solar project in the United States and Canada.  For example, Luke is able to help clients with entity formation, RFP responses, public utility registration requirements, drafting and reviewing solar lease agreements, understanding and complying with Renewable Energy Standard and Renewable Energy Credit requirements, and drafting and reviewing power purchase and interconnection agreements.. Public Utility Experience. As a result of his experience assisting in the representation of a public utility in the largest rate case that the state of Kansas has seen in decades, Luke has become well-versed in the wide variety of unique legal issues faced by public utilities.  For example, Luke has helped his public utility clients address a number of complex legal issues related to state and federal regulatory compliance, including predetermination proceedings, rate-making proceedings, rate and tariff applications and general investigation/rulemaking proceedings.. Bio. A life-long student and voracious reader, Luke has always felt drawn to the practice of law.  Drawing on inspiration from lessons learned while earning his Eagle Scout award as a teenager, Luke feels that the honor of being admitted to the bar comes with a responsibility to help his clients find the most beneficial and ethical solutions to their unique problems.  To this end, he is thrilled to have the opportunity to serve public utilities and renewable energy developers that are on the cutting edge of the clean and green energy movements.. Luke’s passion for the law is only eclipsed by his passion for his high-school sweetheart (and now wife), Beth, and his beautiful daughter Brooksley.

Lindsey Erickson is a criminal defense attorney who assists individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors. Based in Overland Park, Lindsey in defends clients throughout northeastern Kansas in cases involving drug crimes, property crimes, sex crimes, violent crimes, and DUIs. In addition to representing adults charged under the Kansas Criminal Code, Lindsey has ample experience defending youths charged under the Kansas Juvenile Justice Code. She has served on the Johnson County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board since 2016.

Life and Estate Planning is about determining your path through both life and death.  By preparing we can control a small piece of our future.  We can protect ourselves by ensuring that our wishes are documented and our voice preserved, even during a medical or mental incapacity.  We can protect those we love and who depend on us by evaluating their needs and planning our estate, no matter the size to best serve those needs.  Whether that is naming a guardian, protecting assets from indiscreet waste, or providing them with the tools they need to provide for our care, there is a plan that will make it easier.  Finally we can protect our assets to most effectively provide for our care, and minimize the effects of taxes after we are gone.. In order to best serve my clients, I focus on relationship building rather than a short-term sale.  The more I know and understand my client, the better I can tailor an estate plan to suit their needs.  By building that relationship, clients feel comfortable returning to me as their lives and estate planning needs change.. My goal is to educate and empower my clients to make the plan that works for them now and help them re-evaluate the plan as life changes around us all.

Kyle has authored a nationally-syndicated newsletter for Estate Planning attorneys since 1995. 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, , The Business Journal of Kansas City, KC Small Business and Ingram’s. 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 at local, regional and national programs. In addition, he is a frequent public speaker on the subject of Estate Planning to a wide variety of lay audiences. Prior to entering private practice, Kyle served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps from 1984 to 1989, in West Germany (see photo).. Kyle and his wife, Gretchen, have been married since 1981, and have three daughters. He serves on the Board of Elders at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Kyle is an Associate Instructor with Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, presenting Old Testament and New Testament live events in local churches. He served as a Commissioner on the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission from 2011 until 2024, and has been a volunteer Attorney Advisor for Kansas City Hospice since 1997. When his schedule permits, you may find Kyle on family property outside Mound City, Kansas, tromping around in the woods or sitting on the creek bank. He is a lousy golfer.

Keenan M. Post is an attorney and founding member of Sage Law, LLP. Keenan maintains licenses to practice in both Kansas and Missouri. Keenan's practice is focused on lifetime estate planning, including the preparation and review of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills. Upon death there are many important estate and income tax issues to consider. Having degrees in accounting and a masters of laws in taxation (post law school), Keenan is uniquely qualified to assist in all aspects of probate, estate, and trust administration and litigation. Additionally, Keenan handles all types of business and real estate matters, from drafting asset and real estate purchase and sales agreements to employment and buy-sell agreements between shareholders. Growing up on a farm and ranch in the real Dodge City, as well as having taught at Washburn University School of Law and University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School, Keenan appreciates the general perception of attorneys and is committed to providing you with superior quality and service for what will be a very reasonable fee. Come and see the difference.

Josh started out his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Johnson County, Kansas for nearly a decade. Throughout his career in the District Attorney's Office, Josh prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from DUI, domestic violence offenses, sex offenses, homicides and have conducted over 30 Jury Trials. Josh has never shied away from trial and will use that same drive and experience to obtain the best possible outcome with your case.

Jonah has practiced law in the Kansas City area since graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 2007.  Jonah focuses his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy law, Commercial Real Estate and Business Litigation, Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant Law, Construction Law, Collections, and Creditor’s Rights.. Jonah has provided services for a myriad of clientele over the years, including individuals, small business owners, small and large corporations, small and large property management companies, and local, regional, and national banks included in Forbes Magazine’s Top 10 Biggest Banks in America. A significant amount of Jonah’s work focuses on assisting commercial property owners with their leasing and landlord-tenant issues, including but not limited to vendor litigation and tenant evictions/collections, lease reviews and related negotiations with prospective tenants, and drafting of lease amendments and addendums. Jonah works tirelessly to ensure that his clients receive the personal attention on their case that they deserve, and exemplifies a practical approach to the law by working as a team with his clients to achieve successful results. Jonah prides himself in his ability to provide high quality legal representation in a cost-effective, not prohibitive, manner.. In addition to his legal work, Jonah also enjoys being involved in local trade organizations, including membership in the Kansas City Chapter of CCIM. Jonah has also enjoyed coaching youth sports in the greater Kansas City area and teaching civil litigation to paralegals at a local college.

Jon earned his law degree at Vanderbilt Law School in 2004 along with a certificate in business law in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Business.  He completed his undergraduate studies at Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in finance.. Following law school, Jon clerked at the trial court level for Chief Judge Thomas Brothers in Nashville, Tennessee, after which he associated with the commercial litigation firm of Kay Griffin, Enkema & Brothers, PLLC.  He  moved back to his hometown of Kansas City in 2007 and opened his law practice.  He has handled matters in a number of areas, including estate planning, probate and trust administration, business law, non-profit law, intellectual property, and immigration.  He enjoys solving problems for individuals and small organizations, with a high level of client care.. Jon loves being married to his wife, Michelle.  They live in Roeland Park, Kansas, with their three daughters, and Leo--the dog.  Jon is involved in his church, several non-profit organizatons, and tries daily to express God's redemptive love in each area of his life.. Jon is also a working actor with a long list of commercial clients, including John Deere, Kubota, Walmart, Applebee's, Hallmark, H&R Block, Garmin, Dow, Monsanto, American Century, Kansas and Missouri Tourism, and many others.  He also performs in musical productions regulalry and has been on stage at the New Theater, American Heartland Theater, the Chestnut, Quality Hill Playhouse, MET, and the Kansas City Symphony.

Joesphy has been serving the estate, business, and tax planning needs of clients in Kansas City. Joseph is dedicated to helping families establish estate plans tailored to the needs of each individual, helping people minimize taxes, avoid probate, and prepare for the possibility of future disability or incapacity. He also helps the entrepreneur start, maintain, and continue their business and prepare for the eventual transfer of that business - either through sale or by transfer to family members.. Joseph started his law career in an appellate practice law firm where he spent time his time researching the law and preparing briefs on complex legal issues. While there, he prepared his first estate plans and started probating cases. Joseph then spent several years working at a larger law firm doing real estate litigation on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. In that position, he continued honing his estate planning skills by preparing wills & trusts and probating estates.. Joseph is a resident of the Kansas City area. Both he and his wife, Rachel, were born and raised in Kansas City. Joseph and Rachel welcomed their first child, Elizabeth, in 2017. He, his wife, and his daughter are all Royals fans. Joseph is active in Boy Scouts, enjoys playing soccer, and is a Deacon at Grace Fellowship church.

Jason R. Covington has over fifteen years of experience as an Assistant District Attorney with the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, where he served as a Division Chief and Section Chief of the Special Victims Unit (SVU). During his tenure, he litigated thousands of cases for the State of Kansas, including over forty jury trials. His casework involved serious crimes such as homicides, violent offenses, sex crimes, and crimes against children which required substantial courtroom litigation, media engagement, and high-stakes negotiations.. Jason also served as an instructor at several law enforcement and legal training programs, and chaired multiple committees, including those focused on child sex offenses. His contributions also extended to the Kansas Judicial Council, KCDAA, and the Kansas Bar Association.. Jason left the public sector in June of 2021 to join JocoLegal. Jason now focuses exclusively on the practice areas of personal injury, estate planning, and probate. Jason uses his extensive litigation experience to help his clients in and out of the Courtroom.

James R. Shetlar is a partner in the law firm, James R. Shetlar Law Offices, P.A., and exclusively practices in the areas of vehicle, pedestrian, train and boat accidents, serious injuries, medical malpractice, serious falling injuries, workers’ compensation, and construction worker accidents. His goal is to help his injured clients get a fair amount of money in settlement or from a court award. Mr. Shetlar has dedicated his law practice for over 35+ years to help individuals who have been injured.. Mr. Shetlar has received several prestigious legal awards and is considered one of the preeminent lawyers in the Kansas City metropolitan area. His awards and recognitions include:. • AV rating from Martindale-Hubble• Listed in the consumer guide Best Lawyers in America• KC Magazine’s “Top Attorneys in Missouri and Kansas”• Outstanding Lawyers of America• KC Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar”• The National Trial Lawyers’, “Top 100 Trial Lawyers”• “Super Lawyers” in Missouri and Kansas• Who’s Who in American Law• Top 100 Injured Workers’ Attorney by WILG. Mr. Shetlar is a member of several court or trial lawyer organizations, including:. · The American Association of Justice· Kansas Trial Lawyer Association· Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysMr. Shetlar has served on numerous committees and held various titles within these professional organizations, and given lectures and legal presentations. He has been past Section Chair for the Workers Comp Section of Kansas Trial Lawyers and also has spoken on several occasions for Kansas Trial Lawyers Workers Comp Seminar and the Division of Kansas Work Comp Seminar.Mr. Shetlar’s law practice is limited to representing injured individuals in medical/legal matters.

Igers is an experienced divorce and family law attorney, recognized for his negotiation expertise in both Kansas and Missouri.. Igers Vangjeli’s desire to pursue a career in law began during his childhood when he witnessed the complexities of his parents’ divorce at the age of 9. That personal experience sparked a deep interest in helping others navigate similar challenges, ultimately leading him to specialize in family law. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he honed his passion for advocating on behalf of families in need of legal guidance. Upon graduation, Igers made the move to Kansas City, quickly finding it to be a place he could call home. He has been dedicated to serving the Kansas City community ever since.. As the Managing Attorney at Kansas Legal Group, Igers brings a unique approach to his cases, aiming to foster a sense of cooperation and mutual respect from the beginning. He believes in working collaboratively with opposing counsel to find solutions, whenever possible, that benefit all parties involved. His philosophy is rooted in the idea that legal matters, particularly in family law, are best handled with professionalism, empathy, and a clear understanding of his clients’ needs.. Known for his skilled negotiation tactics, Igers is adept at identifying what is truly important to his clients and structuring his approach to protect their interests throughout every phase of the legal process. His clients trust him not only for his legal expertise but also for the confidence and security he provides as he guides them from beginning to end. Whether it’s through mediation or litigation, Igers stands by his clients every step of the way, ensuring they feel fully supported and understood.

I was an associate City Attorney for the City of Kansas City for 17 years, now semi-retired, and I love working with my clients who are mostly small business people.  I am a tax sale expert, I ran the Land Bank in Kansas City for the five years.  Real Estate was my practice area for my whole career with the City.

I practiced in Phillipsburg, Kansas with my father until his death in 1988. I continue to maintain the Phillipsburg office, but my primary location is now Overland Park, Kansas.  I have served on the Kansas Bar Association's Ethics and Grievance committee for many years.  My practice is primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts, and Elder Law, but my western Kansas background has also given me significant experience in Agriculture and Oil and Gas.. Almost all Estate Planning is done on a flat fee basis. Fees for probate depend on state law and are subject to approval of the Court. Other services may be a flat fee or hourly, depending ont he type of service.. I serve on the Board of  the Heartland Men's Chorus and I'm a member of the Leawood Rotary Club. I'm a past member of the Board of the Huck Boyd Foundation.

I love to help people who are in trouble.  Having grown up with the business, my experience with people who need help far excceds my nine years as a practicing attorney.  Initially working as a clerk when I was fourteen, I have learned about everything, and more importantly evreyone, that makes up the courts, prosecutor's offices, and law enforcement professionals involved with the criminal justice system.  With the exception of school at Notre Dame and Saint Louis University, I am a lifelong resident of Johnson County, Kansas.  The number one priority in my life is family, with whom I love to be outside, looking for fun and laughs, as much as possible.

I love to be outside all of the time!  I relax by playing tennis, gardening and taking "road trips" as a family.  My christian faith has blessed me to be able to serve others and be blessed while doing it -whether it's in my church or community.

I limit my practice to defense of criminal matters in the Municipal, State and Federal courts of Kansas and Missouri.  Although I prefer to take cases to trial and prepare each and every case in my practice as though it were going to trial, I understand that every case and evey client is unique.  Just as the facts of any given case may not be conducive to a favorable outcome at trial, each individual client will have different objectives and concerns with an evidentiary dispositon of their case as opposed to an agreed disposition or plea.  I take my clients and their concerns very seriously and work together with each client to determine the best available disposition in every case.

I initially became interested in the field of Elder Law when my grandmother entered a nursing home while I was in law school. By living through the emotional and financial turmoil that every family experiences when a loved one goes through this stage of life, I learned first hand how a passionate, caring attorney can be a tremendous help. Through my practice of law, I strive to help families every day and uphold the dignity of my elder clients.

I have extensive experience working in Kansas appellate courts, providing an in-depth understanding of the Kansas criminal justice system. I can use my knowledge and experience in the courts to put together a strong defense for any criminal charge you’re facing.