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01. Appellate Practice

Our attorneys have a demonstrated history of successfully representing clients in appeals in state and federal courts in Kansas and Missouri, as demonstrated by our contributions to legal precedent. We advise clients on whether appeal is the best option and if so, apply the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a winning legal strategy. Our attorneys are skilled legal writers and persuasive oral advocates.

Contributions to Legal Precedent

Schutt v. Foster, No. 126,555 (Kan. 2025).​

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In re Estate of Kenneth Lee Butler, 301 Kan. 385 (2015).​

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Estate of Ethel F. Draper v. Bank of America, 288 Kan. 510 (2009).

  • Recovery in excess of $1,000,000 for Estate on theory of constructive fraud.

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Estate of Shirley Gamble, 209 P.3d 214 (Kan. Ct. App. 2009).

  • District Court interpreted will of decedent to find vast majority of estate was to benefit decedent's grandchildren.

 

Craven v. L&F, Inc., 132 P.3d 501 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006).

  • Case setting aside trial court's order confirming redemption of foreclosed real estate.

 

Kaplin v. Board of County Commissioners, 269 Kan. 122 (2000).

  • Case interpreting historic fencing law in Kansas - prevailed in position that "fence viewer's" decision was final and could not be appealed.​

 

Board of County Comm'rs v. Kearney, 8 Kan. App. 2d 534 (1983).

  • Successfully convinced trial court to set aside a Sheriff's tax foreclosure sale of real estate that had been in client's family for over 60 years.

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Rajala v. Doresky, 233 Kan. App. 440 (1983).

  • Successfully argued the Worker's Compensation Act precluded a supervisor from suing an employee who intentionally assaulted and injured the supervisor at work. Still the leading case on this issue in Kansas.

 Over 70 Years of Accumulated Practice

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