Wathena Lawyers

Tina Cox is a Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC who is used to helping families through these difficult times. Tina helps in managing the West Region of the firm in Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Springfield (MO), Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City (by appointment only).

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...

Dan is active in estate planning and business planning, business and commercial law, real estate, and litigating civil matters. He has experience representing business clients ranging from banks to farms and dairies, and from cities to telephone companies and commercial toy and novelty distributors. He has counseled the purchase or sale of a variety of business interests including banks, craft stores, pharmacies, equipment supply, veterinary services, and surveying, as well as commercial and residential real estate.

Dan has been practicing law in Kansas since 1999, and is a partner in the firm. Dan works often advising business and corporate...

Peter Andreone, Esq. is the owner and founder of Andreone Law. He has been practicing law in KC since 2008. After working for several other successful firms, Peter established Andreone Law in 2015 with a primary emphasis on business and transactional law, commercial litigation, and labor and employment law.

In 2018, Peter recognized that Missouri voters were likely to support Amendment 2 and thereby legalize medical marijuana statewide. To meet the needs of Missouri's cannabis business owners, Peter joined the Hoban Law Group in an "Of Counsel" capacity in October 2018. This move positioned...

Patrick Wiesner is the owner of Wiesner & Frackowiak, LC in Kansas. He is also a CPA. He has been a lawyer for over 22 years. His focus is solving tax problems through practice before the IRS or with bankruptcy.

Justin is an attorney, C.P.A. and holds a Master of Laws in Taxation (Tax LLM). Justin’s practice focuses on business and commercial law, civil and criminal litigation, bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, estate planning, tax controversies and trust and probate administration. He regularly advocates for his clients in litigation matters in both state and federal courts and also counsels clients with regard to tax planning for business transactions, sales and business formation. Justin has written articles on tax and related legal topics for Ingram’s Magazine, Thomson Reuters, National Business Institute and the Kansas Bar Association. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers...

Kristina received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, Texas. She received an MBA at Baker University and graduated from the Law School at the University of Kansas in 2009. Kristina has extensive experience working with people who have financial difficulties. Before practicing law, Kristina was a Case Management Director at ECKAN, a community action center dedicated to assisting people in need in East Central Kansas.

Kristina focuses exclusively on bankruptcy. She brings her non-profit experience to the table when helping her clients. Kristina is married with three children.

As the founder of Roger Fincher Attorney at Law, Topeka attorney Roger Fincher devotes his practice to an assortment of personal injury and workers’ compensation matters. Since 1993, he has been working in the legal field. Prior to founding his current firm, Mr. Fincher was a partner at the firm of Bryan, Linkins, Hejtmanek & Fincher. He is a member of the Topeka Bar Association, Kansas Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, and Kansas Bar Association. Attorney Fincher is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. His office happily provides free consults—contact them today for yours.

Samuel M. Wendt of Wendt Goss, P.C. is a Kansas City personal injury attorney. Before attending law school, he received his Bachelor of Science in Cellular Biology, which now serves to benefit his complex litigation cases. He has received the honor of an AV Preeminent™ Rating on Martindale-Hubbell® as well as other distinctions such as “Best of the Bar” in 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2012 by Kansas City Business Journal and listed to both the Kansas and Missouri Super Lawyer® list. He is admitted to practice law in Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. Mr. Wendt has handled a wide array of...

Stephen Ware is the Frank Edwards Tyler Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence, Kansas. He serves as expert witness (consulting or testifying) on arbitration, contracts, secured transactions and other fields. Professor Ware works with a wide variety of lawyers around the US -- from sole practitioners representing individual consumers to large firms representing financial institutions and other businesses. At KU Law, Stephen Ware teaches and researches Contracts, Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Secured Transactions, and ADR (arbitration, mediation, and negotiation). He is the author of four books, 44 law review articles, and many other publications. His writings...

Qualified and experienced estate planning attorney with three years representing clients in probate courts throughout the state - including Shawnee County, Douglas County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Washington County, Osage County, Lyon County, Pottawatomie County, Riley County, Logan County, Russell County, Geary County, Sedgwick County, and others. Rick is passionate about helping clients resolve concerns, understand the law, and accomplish their goals. Practice Areas: Focus in estate planning and probate; also represents clients in adoption, guardianship, conservatorship, and business-related matters. Education: Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law. License: Kansas Supreme Court (and all state courts); U.S. District Court for the...

The Grover Law Firm offers clients the best of both worlds – He is an Attorney with extensive legal expertise, knowledge and experience combined with the personal attention and focus that only a small, hardworking firm can provide.

Sheila focuses her practice on assisting entrepreneurs as they launch their business and encounter change as they grow. She works closely with growing companies, established businesses, and investors to develop solutions to the broad range of challenges they encounter in running their businesses. She works with clients on managing founder relationships and ownership issues, corporate governance for new and established companies, protecting intellectual property, financing issues, including state and federal securities laws, and preparing business owners to sell their companies. Sheila works with many companies as they prepare to sell their business or acquire new ones by advising...

I have concentrated my practice in bankruptcy, foreclosure and consumer debtor issues since graduating from law school. After graduation I practiced in Lawrence, Kansas with an older bankruptcy attorney. In 2014, I moved to Overland Park and started Steinwart Law Office, LLC. My favorite part of my work is helping save people's homes. In addition to bankruptcy and foreclosure work, I have learned the in's and out's of helping people get mortgage modifications. I have successfully completed modifications for clients who tried on their own to get a modification for up a year...

Nick David opened the David Law Office in 2014 to devote his legal career to fighting for people who need someone on their side.

As a criminal defense attorney, Nick has represented clients on serious felony charges as well as misdemeanors including murder, rape, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, criminal possession of firearms, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, as well as drug offenses. On any given day, you may find Nick defending his clients throughout criminal justice process from trying cases to a jury, negotiating pleas, and preparing briefs for the Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court....

While attending Washburn School of Law, I worked as a paralegal in the office of a bankruptcy attorney. Since 2006, I have been actively engaged in the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. I enjoy working with individuals and helping them get a fresh financial start. I know how to help. So I do that exclusively. Although I am located in Topeka, KS (where the U.S. Bankruptcy Court is located), the law firm helps individuals from all over Kansas. Just give us a call at 785/783-2360. At age 15, three of my friends and I started a punk rock...

If you are an individual needing assistance with a family law matter you want a lawyer who not only understands the process, but who is committed to your case. The business model I established for my practice allows me to accept domestic cases at a reasonable fixed cost. This provides affordability for my clients and it allows me to practice family law in a way that I find personally rewarding. My experience in this area expands more than a decade, and I have successfully represented clients at both the district and appellate court level.

As a Partner at The Potts Law Firm, Andrew Woellner uses his litigation experience to represent clients in personal injury litigation, wage & hour litigation, and bad-faith insurance practices and claims handling matters.

After gaining his license to practice in 2007, Mr. Woellner joined the Houston office of a large regional law firm, where he successfully defended cases involving personal injury claims, business disputes, and first-party insurance claims. In this role, he gained valuable experience in resolving a large number of insurance disputes, including successfully recovering the highest percentage recovery of any insurer in a multi-million dollar subrogation matter. ...

My path to becoming a lawyer was not conventional, but it has everything to do with the “who, what, where, why and how” I practice law. Engrained in my core are values learned as a farm kid from Northeast Kansas, where your good name is your most prized possession, respect is something you earn, there is no substitute for hard work, honesty is always the best policy, to always be fair, that you’re no better than anyone else, and when someone has a need you do what you can to help. These values simply boil down to treating others just...

Kansas native, graduated from Kansas University Law School in 1982. Engaged in private practice of law, practice limited to civil matters; personal injury, consumer matters, landlord tenant, estate planning, real estate and business transactions.

Originally from Kansas, Mr. Barnds focuses his practice primarily in the areas of both employment and family law. Mr. Barnds has handled a broad range of domestic matters, encompassing everything from uncontested divorces, to contested trials, to post-decree modifications and enforcement. Mr. Barnds has also helped clients through disputes involving issues of child custody, support, and spousal maintenance. Mr. Barnds has also assisted clients with appealing lower courts decisions on family law matters. Mr. Barnds understands that each client has individual needs, and the importance that such needs play in the litigation process. Accordingly, Mr. Barnds is dedicated to taking...

I practice law in Lenexa Kansas and have done bankruptcy law since 1988. I do both Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy in Missouri and Kansas. I charge flat fees and offer installment payments in Chapter 13. Initial consultation during regular work hours is free. I did family law for 35 years and stopped in 2019.

Coons and Crump is the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in Kansas with offices in Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, and Overland Park. We have four bankruptcy attorneys and a team of staff able to help you recover from your financial disaster. We only handle consumer bankruptcy cases and limit our practice to normal people in financial trouble. Our primary areas of practice are consumer chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy. We understand how overwhelming the idea of bankruptcy can be to most people. We give free consultations so you can meet with an attorney without having to worry about paying just to...

While in law school Ms. Richards completed an externship with the Riley County Attorney’s Office. Ms. Richards began practicing in 2012 and has experience handling civil and criminal matters including domestic relations, bankruptcy, criminal defense, appellate practice, real estate, landlord/tenant, personal injury, and collections. Ms. Richards’ domestic relations experience includes; divorces involving members of the military, child custody, child support, paternity, Protection from Abuse, Protection from Stalking, the division of farm assets in divorce, step-parent adoption, post-divorce litigation and appellate practice.

For nearly two decades, The Traffic Lawyers of Kopecky Law, P.A. have represented thousands of clients in various traffic matters ranging from speeding tickets to complicated DUI/DWI cases. Traffic law is our life and we spend most of our day in courts all across Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa. We have several offices in the Kansas City Metro Area and one in St. Louis where we meet clients. However, we do a significant amount of work with clients completely over the internet or over the phone. Our goal is to make it as easy on you as possible. We know our...

Cassie is proud to help individuals and families protect their assets while providing debt relief. Cassie enjoys the opportunity to meet with potential clients during the consultation to educate them on the bankruptcy process and explore whether bankruptcy is the best solution to their particular circumstances. She understands everyone is facing a different situation and talking through how bankruptcy can help or not is essential for people to make an educated decision regarding their finances. Cassie realizes many people coming into her office are not familiar with bankruptcy so she always walks people through the basics and then gets into...

Bankruptcy lawyer Jonah Lock was born in the Kansas City area and was raised in Stanley, Kansas. After graduating from Blue Valley High School in 2000, he attended the University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in 2004. Afterward, he attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and obtained his law degree in 2007. During law school, Jonah had the privilege of clerking for the judges of the 29th Judicial District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. After law school, Jonah performed pro-bono volunteer attorney work for Kansas Legal Services. He then entered the private sector working...

Ms. Zigtema is a Kansas City native, attending Notre Dame de Sion High School. Ms. Zigtema graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC with a double major in International Business and Finance prior to obtaining her law degree from the University of Kansas. During her time at KU, Ms. Zigtema worked for the Johnson County District Attorney's Office gaining trial experience in the adult felony division . After graduation, Ms. Zigtema entered into private practice Ms. Zigtema's practice is primarily focused on criminal, traffic and juvenile defense at all levels, from investigation to the Kansas Supreme Court. Ms....

I represent immigrants and businesses in Immigration Court, appeals, litigation, and various immigration issues and applications. Our office is located close to I-35 in downtown Shawnee, KS. My work includes both Kansas City immigration work and appellate work all over the United States. I'm admitted to practice before most federal Circuit Courts as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. I also assist immigrants with asylum applications and victims of crimes in the United States with U visas and T visas.

We are a local business law firm, composed entirely of seasoned lawyers who love their work. We know what it takes to represent and protect your interests. Looking for the best outcome for you is our passion every day. We strive to tackle any challenge, whether simple or complex, with creativity and determination. Our mission is to provide each and every client with exceptional legal advice and to help your company grow and prosper. Whatever your company's legal needs might be, we will listen carefully to understand your issue, situation, and budget. Our mission reflects the values we hold true: excellence,...

Christopher brings to the table legal experience in a number of areas, including nonprofit creation/governance, immigration, and general civil matters.

He received his Juris Doctor from the Washburn School of Law, and his Bachelor's in English from the University of North Dakota. Prior to law school, he taught high school English, and briefly served in state government.

Chris is a native of northeastern North Dakota, but proudly claims Kansas and its mild winters as his home. Whether or not he is in the office, Chris harbors the desire to write the great American novel.

As a practicing attorney since 1972, Michael E. Whitsitt has always served his clients professionally, with the highest degree of ethics and according to the best standards of legal practice. Mr. Whitsitt is highly respected and has extensive high-asset experience. For more than 40 years, he has been helping clients settle their legal problems, both in and out of court. "As an attorney facing a divorce I knew that a critical factor would be the attorney I chose to represent me. I needed someone that would vigilantly represent my interests while at the same time maintaining...

Topeka Personal Injury Lawyer

After completing my education and working for 7+ years with a downtown Kansas City business law firm, I started a solo practice dedicated to serving the needs of my clients as effectively and as efficiently as possible. I keep my overhead low so that I am able to provide competent legal assistance for fees lower than big law firms. I put my masters in tax law degree to use in my practice which focuses on estate planning and probate law, where I was recognized in 2008 and 2009 as a Super Lawyer-Rising Star in Kansas and Missouri, taxation,...