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Mr. Walker has over 30 years of courtroom experience in family law and other civil litigation.  The primary emphasis of his practice is family law, including divorce and dissolution, paternity, custody, child support, and visitation and parenting time.  He is a candidate for admission to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He also litigates personal injury matters for people hurt in auto collisions, by medical negligence, and defective products. He has collected over one million dollars for the injured people he represents.  He is a trial lawyer who also presents commercial and business cases in court.. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, of which he is a past president of its litigation section; the Missouri Bar Association; the Kansas Association for Justice; and county bar associations and foundations, in which he has held offices including their presidencies.  He is admitted to practice in the state and federal district courts of Kansas and Missouri; the federal Eighth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeal; and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Walker is rated "A-V Preeminent" by Martindale Hubbell, an independent reviewing agency whose rating is based on the opinions of judges and lawyers with whom lawyers work and before whom they appear, which means he meets very high criteria of general ethical standards and has the highest ratings in his legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication abiilty, and legal experience.  He is listed in Who's Who in American Law 2014-2015.

Mr. Townsend earned his bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and his law degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. In 2005, The Missouri Bar granted him admission, and the state of Kansas approved him to practice law in its courtrooms in 2007.. After finishing law school, Mr. Townsend spent five years working for a large insurance defense law firm. There he gained valuable experience in the methods insurance companies use to deny coverage to claimants. For more than eleven years, Mr. Townsend used the knowledge he gained in his previous position to fight for fair compensation for his clients as a founding member of Peddicord & Townsend, LLC. In August of 2021, Mr. Townsend formed Townsend Law, LLC, where he continues to fight for the rights of individuals.. When Mr. Townsend is not in the courtroom or negotiating a settlement for one of his clients, he is still never far from the legal community. He is an active member of a number of legal organizations on the state and local levels, including The Missouri Bar and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.

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.

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.

Licensed for over 10 years, I am happily practicing in my chosen field of law.  Yes, I chose family law, I want to help you through your divorce, custody case, child support matter or post divorce issue.  I attended undergrad at Kansas State University, pursuing a psychology degree and law school at the University of Tulsa.  The field of family law is one of the few areas of law that allow me to make a true personal impact on a family.  I am originally from a small hometown, Pratt, Kansas, but have lived in KC for over 10 years.  KC is my home but I certainly haven't lost my small town roots.  My husband and I have a young daughter who keeps us on our toes, and when not parenting we love to attend sporting events (especially Kansas State events), movies, antiquing down in West Bottoms, the occasional beer tasting and pretty much anything outdoors.

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.

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've specialized in bankruptcy and foreclosure law my entire career, and helping consumers in financial difficulty is all that I do.

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 obtained a Biology degree from the University of Kansas in 1998, and was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University of Law in 2001.. Starting my career as assistant district attorney in Kansas City, I was primarily assigned to litigating child abuse and neglect cases. I have first-chaired over 20 jury trials since 2001 that involved either a homicide or high level sex offense.. In 2006 I formed Leiker Law Office P.A. to represent clients with various family law issues. Leiker Law Office, P.A. is a family law firm dedicated to providing the highest quality service and representation to clients seeking assistance with divorce, paternity, custody, domestic violence cases, and appeals.. I try to maintain a presence in criminal law even though our focus has been famly law since 2006. In 2013 I was appointed by the governor to sit on the Kansas State Board of Indigent Defense Services and the appointment was unanimously confirmed by the Kansas Senate  (elected Board chairman in 2016). This Board generally oversees all of the public defender offices within the state, and the millions of dollars in state funding allocated to the same.

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 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.

I have been privileged to practice law for over 25 years in Kansas and Missouri, including state and federal courts. I am a litigator with a focus on insurance defense, insurance coverage, indemnity disputes, and commercial litigation.  I handle matters from intitial filings in a lawsuit to appeal in higher courts.