Jefferson County Lawyers

I have been practicing law in the Kansas City area for over 35 years. I am licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. I am blessed by a wonderful staff who work with me to provide personal, caring service to our clients. We make sure that what we are doing is clear to the client. We view our approach as “teamwork” oriented, which means our client’s help is essential. Our clients are kept 100% informed about their case. I have been involved in both community and legal volunteer work, including serving as President of the Johnson County Bar Association, the largest...

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. ...

Shawn Foster learned the power of persuasion and passion early, growing up in a politically active household. Inspired to make a difference, he pursued law after seeing the disparities between those with access to strong legal representation and those without. Shawn initially represented insurance companies and Fortune 500 firms, gaining insight into the challenges faced by injured victims. This led him to focus on helping individuals who’ve been wronged, aiming to level the playing field. He views his role as a lawyer as ensuring the legal system is accessible to everyone, giving people a voice and power. Shawn values partnering with families...

Jeff Coppaken, the founder of the Coppaken Law Firm, LLC is a lifelong resident of Kansas City. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jeff spent almost a decade in sales, marketing and customer service. Jeff understands that long term goals are met through careful planning and implementation of proper systems. The Coppaken law Firm is dedicated to promoting our client’s business and personal goals.

Luke Callahan is an experienced litigator specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and commercial disputes. He emphasizes hard work and attention to detail in addressing legal issues. A Kansas City native, Luke earned a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri – Columbia, where he won the Wall Street Journal Award for his work with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. He received his law degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2015 and was a published member of the UMKC Law Review. Luke was also an editor...

Paul is an Attorney licensed in both Kansas and Missouri. Paul is a Wyandotte County native from Kansas City, Kansas. He earned his B.A. in History from Emporia State University and his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Outside of work, Paul enjoys time with his wife Amber, their two children, and their dog, d’Artagnan. Paul’s interest in law began after a traumatic work accident in 2009 that resulted in the loss of his right leg above the knee. His experience navigating Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury claim sparked a desire to help others facing legal challenges. Before passing the...

Jeff has nearly 30 years of experience as a litigation attorney in Kansas and Missouri. His practice over that entire time has been primarily devoted to the representation of healthcare providers in professional negligence actions. Jeff has extensive experience serving as lead counsel for healthcare providers in a wide variety of professional liability cases. He is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review rated and has been recognized by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers in Kansas City® in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, and Appellate Practice. He has also been...

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...

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.

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...

I am a Christian, husband, and father of five who has work experience in the sciences, manufacturing, and the mission field. I am a hard worker, a diligent researcher, and an effective representative. I am committed to providing excellent legal services to all those who will trust me to be their attorney. I started Coughlin Law Office with the goal of providing legal services to businesses and individuals throughout northeast Kansas and beyond.

If you are searching for counsel to defend you in a criminal matter or to represent your interests in civil litigation, please contact me. In the 27 years I have been practicing, I have handled criminal matters ranging from minor traffic violations to serious State court felonies such as child rape and child murder, drug possession, Electronic Solicitation of a Child, Aggravated Robbery, as well as a wide range of property crimes. Defending DUI drivers in municipal and State court is a large part of my practice, ranging from first-offenders to serious felony cases. In Federal court,...

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,...

Mr. Siegel has practiced law for 40 years. Not only does hold degrees from Princeton University and University of San Francisco School of Law, but he also holds a Masters of Laws in Taxation from Golden Gate University School of Law. His current practice emphasizes taxation, but he has tried cases all over the country and as far away as Guam and Saipan. He has personally argued at the Supreme Court of the United States. He has vast experience in tax controversy and tax resolution, dealing with the IRS and state tax agencies. You...

I represent children that have been the victim of physical harm or assault in schools, day care, camps, programs, or on a school bus. I also represent small businesses and individuals in litigation stemming from property disputes, corporate conflicts, or commercial transactions. Through over fifteen years of litigation experience at large firms and at DRZ, I welcome the opportunity to represent your interests in contingent or hourly arrangements.

Jesse Camacho is a nationally recognized patent litigator and litigation strategist with over 19 years of experience helping clients resolve or prevent intellectual-property disputes. He has represented clients ranging from startups to companies that rank among the top-ten most valuable in the world. Jesse is one of an elite, few attorneys in the nation who have tried five Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) proceedings to completion, including arguing those IPR’s in person before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeals Board (“PTAB”). He has defended clients in Ex Parte Reexamination and Covered Business Method (“CBM”) Review proceedings. Jesse has...

I am a third-generation Kansas lawyer, with a BA in Philosophy from Washburn University and a JD from Washburn University School of Law. My family's law firm, Miller & Miller, Chtd., has served Emporia and Northeast Kansas for decades, and I am proud to join the tradition of legal excellence as Junior Partner of the firm. We practice in most areas of law, and focus on delivering quality, courteous legal services with integrity and efficiency. Our firm also utilizes the latest technology, with an online client portal and mobile phone application to ensure unparalleled access for our...

The Mathews Group, LC was founded by attorney Joshua T. Mathews. Mr. Mathews started his career as a Tax and Transactions attorney, but was quickly recruited into business and personal civil litigation. Mr. Mathews practices in areas from bankruptcy to federal criminal defense, (selected by the Department of Justice as a member of the CJA Panel). He opened The Mathews Group, LC because he fundamentally disagreed with many traditional legal practices, especially hourly billing, which in addition to creating a "blank check" for the attorney, dis-incentivized clients from communicating with their attorney about their legal issues. The Mathews...

Flint Hills Native from Manhattan, Kansas. Admitted Kansas & Federal 1996; Missouri 1997. University of Kansas, School of Law, J.D. 1996 Kansas State University, B.A. History & Anthropology, 1984 United States Navy - 1986 to present; Rank CAPTAIN Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer - FEMA Region VII

At my law firm, I focus on the areas of Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation, Social Security Disability, Family Law and Divorce, Bankruptcy and Business Law. I also practice in the areas of Traffic, DUI, Alcohol and Drug related offenses, and Criminal Law. I accept these types of cases in all Kansas City Metro areas, including Johnson and Wyandotte Counties, and the cities of Overland Park, Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Prairie Village, Fairway, Olathe, Roeland Park, Merriam, Gardner, Bonner Springs, and surrounding areas.Because of my diverse background, I am able to offer my clients a wide variety of legal talent and...

I am deeply committed to each case I handle, caring immensely about the outcomes and even more about the clients I represent. In my practice, I prioritize maintaining robust relationships with government regulators and members of the legal community. Upholding the highest degree of integrity in my legal work and finding effective solutions for my clients are my foremost goals. Before I began vigorously defending and advising health care providers, I dedicated 18 years to serving as the chief prosecutor and then as General Counsel for the Kansas Board of Healing Arts. This role endowed me with comprehensive knowledge and a...