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Stephen was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas and returned home after completing law school at the University of Kansas. He primarily handles family law cases, but also represents clients in estate planning, probate, and civil litigation. Stephen has extensive legal writing experience, having prepared several briefs for the Kansas Court of Appeals, the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, and several of the State District Courts in Kansas.
Professional Organizations
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Family Bar Section, American Bar Association
- Member, Kansas Bar Association
- Member, Wichita Bar Association
- Member, Family Law Section, Wichita Bar Association
- Member, Young Lawyers, Wichita Bar Association
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Saint Louis University, Magna Cum Laude, 2006
- Juris Doctor, University of Kansas, 2009
- Tax Law Certificate, University of Kansas
- Business and Commercial Law Certificate, University of Kansas
- Completion of Estate Planning Curriculum at the University of Kansas
- Completion of Business Planning Curriculum at the University of Kansas
- International Study in Tokyo, Japan through Santa Clara University School of Law
Experience
- Law Clerk, Stevens & Brand, Lawrence, Kansas
- Legal Intern, Missouri Attorney General, St. Louis, Missouri
- Intern, Missourians for Matt Blunt, Governor, St. Louis, Missouri
- Intern, Jim Talent for Senate, St. Louis, Missouri
- Clerk, Fisher, Pickett & Fisher, Plattsburg, Missouri
Fields of Practice
- Divorce
- Annulment
- Child Custody and Child Support
- Paternity Actions
- Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts)
- Guardianship and Conservatorship
- Probate Proceedings
- Civil Litigation
- Appeals
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