Westwood Lawyers

Diane Bellquist defends licensed individuals and entities before regulatory boards in Kansas and Missouri. With over 10 years’ experience working for Kansas regulatory agencies, Diane uses her insider knowledge and experience to her clients’ advantage. Having previously served as Assistant General Counsel for the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Diane is particularly experienced with matters involving health care professionals. She regularly defends physicians, chiropractors, physician assistants, and nurses. In addition, Diane defends other licensed professionals, including certified public accountants, engineers, real estate agents, insurance agents, and attorneys.

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 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.

I am an experienced bankruptcy lawyer dedicated to protecting the rights of those with bankruptcy law needs. Your problem is our opportunity to help you and provide you with caring, skillful and zealous representation.

At Patton Knipp Dean, LLC, we are dedicated to helping our clients resolve their financial difficulties through an approach that is based on a "client first approach".

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...

How Cassie Can Help You Cassie assists individuals and families with estate planning (Wills/Trusts) and bankruptcy. Cassie is proud to help her clients protect their futures, property, and loved ones. Cassie enjoys the opportunity to meet with potential clients during the consultation to educate them on how the law can make their lives better. She understands everyone is facing a different situation and talking through how her office can help is essential for people to make an educated decision regarding their finances and futures. Cassie realizes many people coming into her office are not familiar with bankruptcy, Last Will & Testament,...

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.

Casey Meek defends individuals facing municipal, state, and federal criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri. He represents clients in felony and misdemeanor charges, including drug and alcohol offenses, DUIs, property crimes, violent crimes, probation crimes, and expungements. His practice extends throughout the Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City metro areas.

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...

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...

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.

Katie graduated from Missouri State University and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law. She was awarded the Walter Hiersteiner Outstanding Service Award by the law school faculty, which is given to the student whose service to her fellow students, university, and community, demonstrates the greatest promise for contribution to the legal profession and to society. Katie is the Founder of the KU Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, Founded the Animal Cruelty Prosecution Clinic and worked for Best Friends Animal Society while in law school, and upon graduation.

Katie’s legal work history is primarily...

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...

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.

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 began my career as a general civil litigator at a small, well respected Topeka law firm where I represented clients in real estate, business, personal injury, and contract litigation. Today, my primary focus is in the areas of estate planning, business law, and real estate. I love to meet with prospective clients to discuss their needs and to help with the overall direction and design of their estate plan. I aim to be referred to as "your family's attorney" as often times I work for generations of your family. If you are in the need of legal advise,...

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...

At Sypher Law, L.L.C., our practice is fully dedicated to bankruptcy law. We guide our clients through the bankruptcy process so that they can get debt relief and keep the property they have worked so hard for. Financial freedom is just one call away. Bankruptcy can be an overwhelming and frightening experience. The process of filing for bankruptcy is stressful and the laws can be difficult to understand. Call 913-451-8833 or email info@sypherlaw.com to arrange for a free initial consultation. It could be the first step toward a brighter financial future. Our office is conveniently located...

Mark has more than 35 years’ experience practicing intellectual property law. His practice includes patent preparation and prosecution covering complex electrical, computer, medical, and mechanical inventions. Mark has experience with all aspects of intellectual property law, including trademarks and copyrights. He routinely represents clients in intellectual property litigation, including being lead counsel in jury trials. Mark has been a court-appointed mediator in intellectual property cases, a presentation speaker at various continuing legal education (CLE) seminars on intellectual property law, and the author of several articles on intellectual property topics.

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...

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...

Attorney Michael J. McVay holds over 20 years of experience representing clients in cases including bankruptcy, personal injury, workers compensation, criminal and civil law. He is devoted to helping people in Kansas and Missouri. He prides himself on providing excellent customer service. The Law Office of Michael J. McVay, P.A. is a boutique practice that allows for each client to receive the attention they deserve. Michael J. McVay has the knowledge and experience to handle your case and let you know what to expect.

I am a former prosecutor with over 14 years of criminal law experience. I have tried over 50 jury trials.