Americus Lawyers

Attorney Steve Neighbors is the leading lawyer at his Overland Park law firm, Neighbors Law Office. At the firm, Attorney Neighbors is committed to representing individuals who have been charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) offense. With over 25 years of experience in DUI defense law, Attorney Neighbors has the ability to represent clients facing any DUI charges, whether the individual is a first time or multiple time offender. Unlike most law firms that offer defense in a wide variety of areas, Mr. Neighbors limits his focus on DUI defense and driver’s license law. This enables him to...

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.

DENNIS DEPEW is the Administrative Partner in the Depew Law Firm in Neodesha, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Degree and the University of Kansas School of Law in 1983. He has served on the Kansas Bar Association's Board of Governors since being elected in 2005 and served as President of the Kansas Bar Association 2013-14. He has over 31 years of experience in handling family law matters such as adoptions, child custody litigation, child support disputes as well as both straightforward and complex divorce cases. His clients have...

I have been in the practice of law for over 30 years. I specialize in Workers Compensation. I am a strong advocate for the injured worker.

Helping families plan their legacy, create and manage businesses, and solve family and elder law issues. I am a estate planner and civil litigator in private practice and a trial advocacy undergraduate and law school faculty member. I specialize in litigation strategy, wills and trusts, and wills and trust litigation. I work on publications mostly surrounding trial issues and property law. I graduated from Washburn Law School, earning a special Certificate in Advocacy and being inducted into the Order of Barristers--a national advocacy honorary. While in law school, I served as a researcher for my property law professor, as well as a...

Adoptions, child custody, divorce, appeals

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

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...

After 27 years of representing insurance companies, I made a significant career shift. I now leverage the extensive knowledge gained from my defense practice to assist individuals who have been injured due to someone else's negligence. My practice areas include handling cases related to slip and falls, dog bites, trucking accidents, and police misconduct.