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While serving as a prosecutor and then as General Counsel for the Kansas Board of Healing Arts for many years, I realized the difference it made to have a well-qualified and experienced attorney representing the professionals in the cases before the Board. Many professionals who attempted to represent themselves or had a "lawyer friend" helping them struggled with the processes. Since going into private practice in 2017, I am now able to assist individuals who find themselves the subject of an investigation or disciplinary action by their professional licensing board.  I also provide scope of practice advice, review of contracts and forms, assist in setting up new practice entities, represent providers with peer review matters and other health care related issues. I believe in a personalized approach to representation and being efficient in the time spent so as to minimize the expense for clients as much as possible.

When not practicing law, I enjoy non-legal reading and writing, and of course spending time with my family--being outdoors, playing games, visiting national parks, singing and serving others (including on a couple non-profit boards).  My wife, Beth, is a Physical Therapist working in both geriatrics and pediatrics, but her primary occupation is home educator.  We are active in our church and enjoy bible study.  We have a loyal, somewhat obedient Irish Goldendoodle named Sherlock, several cats, lots of chickens and a guineafowl that showed up on our little farm and never left.

We believe that the client always comes first.. No matter the circumstances, we'll treat you with respect and dignity, and provide sound advice and skilled legal counsel. With 19 years of legal experience, we offer effective and aggressive representation, with client satisfaction as our top priority. Our reputation, integrity and history of successful litigation speaks for itself.  Martindale-Hubbell rated for Very High Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, and Client Distinction Award for Demonstrated Excellence in Quality of Service, Overall Value, Responsiveness and Communication Ability.

Since 1998, Attorney Michael Stang has been devoted to the practice of workers’ compensation law. He began his career working for one of the largest insurance defense firms in Kansas, where he gained a thorough understanding of the tactics used by insurance companies. Attorney Stang began focusing his practice on the representation of injured workers in Kansas and Missouri in 2001, and he has been devoted to restoring justice on behalf of injured workers ever since. To find out more about retaining the representation of Mr. Stang, do not hesitate to give Haight Stang, LLC a call today!

Robert C. Gigstad, Attorney at Law, Specializes in Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, and Traffic cases in Kansas.  Selected by Super Lawyers for the last 5 years.

Rian F. Ankerholz is a principal partner in the law firm of Ankerholz and Smith. Mr. Ankerholz has practiced law since 1982 when he moved to Overland Park from his birthplace of Lyons, Kansas. A second generation lawyer, Mr. Ankerholz grew up with an understanding of how various legal situations affect people's lives. He received both his undergraduate degree and his law school degree from the University of Kansas. In order to serve the needs of the firm's clients in and around the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan area, Mr. Ankerholz was also admitted to the Missouri bar in 1995.. Mr. Ankerholz practices primarily in the area of civil litigation, with an emphasis on personal injury cases and workers' compensation claims in Missouri and Kansas. The firm was one of the first in Missouri and Kansas to utilize advanced technology and video settlement demand brochures to maximize personal injury case recoveries. He believes two of the most important parts of a jury trial are jury selection and witness preparation. Mr. Ankerholz handles divorce cases and family law matters in Kansas only. He emphasizes the needs and best interests of children in all types of family law cases, including divorce, child custody and paternity matters.. Mr. Ankerholz's wife, Nancy, is a homemaker. They have two daughters.

Peter A. Jouras, Jr. grew up in Roeland Park, Kansas. A graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School, he attended the University of Kansas where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Business Administration. He completed his Juris Doctorate at University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) and also received a Master of Laws in Taxation from UMKC.

My partner, Mike Stang, and I have been handling workers' compensation claims for more than 20 years each.  We both started as defense attorneys representing insurance carriers and employers.  This provides us with better insight into the analysis and approach used by the other side and how to defeat them.. We recognize the frustrations and doubts that arise when a work-related injury occurs.  It is very important to us personally that our clients have a full understanding of the process and what can be achieved.  More than this, however, we work hard to gain the trust of our clients that we will do everything possible to secure the medical treatment and disability benefits they rightfully deserve.  We truly care about our clients and want them to know this both by how they are treated throughout the claims process and through the results we can achieve for them.

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.

Leading the Overland Park law firm, Neighbors Law Office, Attorney Steve Neighbors is dedicated to providing individuals who have been charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) offense with aggressive representation. Although there are many attorneys who represent those charged with DUI offenses in Kansas and Missouri, few of them focus their practice on DUI defense and driver’s license law. Mr. Neighbors has over 30 years of experience in DUI defense law, and is licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. By limiting his practice area, attorney Steve Neighbors has the ability to use his extensive experience and knowledge of DUI laws in order to provide clients with legal counsel they can trust. Mr. Neighbors is not afraid to challenge the prosecution’s evidence, or to represent a client in an unpopular case.  Further the defense of driving privileges, and the avoidance of license suspension actions, is an utmost concern. For the last two decades, attorney Steve  Neighbors has kept in constant communication with the Kansas Department of Revenue – Division of Vehicles, to review errors on issued suspensions, and to plan ahead in order to avoid situations that can cause a more extreme license suspension.. After being arrested or charged with a DUI, it is important to contact attorney Steve  Neighbors as soon as possible. Mr. Neighbors is committed to providing clients with personalized attention and working towards solutions that have the most potential to lead to favorable outcomes. Whether you are a first time DUI offender or a multiple time offender, attorney Steve Neighbors is prepared to represent you. If you are interested in challenging a license suspension, Attorney Steve Neighbors can represent you at a Department of Revenue administrative license hearing. The consequences of a DUI conviction can lead to lasting negative impacts on your life, which is why it is important to contact Attorney Neighbors, who will do everything in his power to defeat your matter, or reduce the consequences of your situation. To learn more about how you may be able to retain the representation of Attorney Steve Neighbors, do not hesitate to contact Neighbors Law Office.

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.

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 completed the NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner Course taught by Walden, Platt & Associates in 2008. I am also a KCMBA Mentor Attorney in the area of criminal defense.

I chose the field of DUI defense for many reasons.  I have a great deal of experience in all areas of the criminal law, and it is my opinion that more people are falsely accused of DUI than any other crime.  Many Judges and jurors assume a person is impaired if he or she cannot walk perfectly heel-to-toe on a line or stand on one leg for thirty seconds.  The fact is, most people cannot do these things after having nothing to drink.  Try to do theses things in your living room, then imagine trying to do them on the side of a busy street after being pulled out of your car by a police officer.  Additionally, I like the scientific aspects of this field, such as the effects of alcohol and drugs on the human body and the inability of breath testing machines to accurately measure a person's alcohol level.

I am an attorney in Overland Park.  I focus my practice on helping people charged with committing crimes in Johnson County.

Finding a family law attorney in Overland Park, Kansas is an extremely personal decision. They help you through some of your most trying times, touching on some of the most important aspects of your life. Tina Cox is an understanding and empathetic Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC who is used to helping families through these difficult times.. Tina graduated with her undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Washburn University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society. She then went on to further her education and receive her Master's Degree in Business Administration as well as her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas.. Prior to working at Stange Law Firm, Tina was a solo practitioner for 18 years. She practiced in the area of family and domestic violence law, providing her valuable insight into all aspects of your domestic case. She served as a parent's attorney as well as a guardian ad litem in both juvenile court and Child in Need of Care proceedings.. When Tina is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her three children, traveling, playing sports and being outdoors.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Tina Cox is responsible for the content. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. Headquarters office: 120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105.