Geary County Lawyers

Topeka Personal Injury Lawyer

Sean represents employees in state courts and federal courts on issues ranging from wage and hour, illegal terminations, FMLA, ADA, restrictive covenants, to whistleblower matters.

Additionally, Sean represents employees before the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Administrative Law Judges, a federal administrative court that adjudicates whistleblower retaliation claims in the transportation, financial, and consumer product sectors.

Our lawyer has practiced law for over 30 years. We are a Christian lawfirm, and we practice Christian values. We take great pride in working hard for our clients and providing great personal communication. We have an A+ team that helps ensure we go above and beyond for our clients.

KIRK NYSTROM, Attorney Kirk Nystrom has practiced law in Topeka for over 40 years primarily in the areas of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Trusts, Probate and Estate Planning. He is a lecturer regularly presenting seminars to lawyers, churches, civic and other professional groups on Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts. Kirk belongs to various attorney organizations including the Kansas Bar Association, (Probate Section), Topeka Bar Association, Topeka Probate Bar and Christian Legal Society. He has served as an officer in various community organizations including Shawnee County Community Action, Save the Historic Jayhawk Theater, Church Board, Boy...

Joe is a graduate of Washburn Law School and has been practicing law since 1977 building a law firm with offices in both Topeka, Kansas and Lenexa, Kansas serving all of Kansas and Missouri. Joe handles personal injury law cases and long term disability denial cases.

Brian Pistotnik has successfully helped hundreds of injury victims yearly since 1987. He is a member of the Wichita Bar Association, Kansas Association of Justice, Kansas Bar Association and previously has been a member of the American Association of Justice.

Brian is easy to talk to, very knowledgeable in injury and workers compensation laws and will talk to you for free. Call any time for a free consultation to help you know your rights. You might be surprised that you have a right to be compensated for your injuries. One call will let you know if you are...

Nick David opened the David Law Office in 2014 to devote his legal career to fighting for people who need someone on their side.

As a criminal defense attorney, Nick has represented clients on serious felony charges as well as misdemeanors including murder, rape, aggravated robbery, aggravated battery, burglary, criminal possession of firearms, driving under the influence (DUI), domestic violence, as well as drug offenses. On any given day, you may find Nick defending his clients throughout criminal justice process from trying cases to a jury, negotiating pleas, and preparing briefs for the Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court....

With over a decade in practice and a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, Attorney John Leavitt has built a reputation as the Wichita criminal defense lawyer clients can rely on for strong representation and effective legal defense. With two years being named to Rising Stars, Mr. Leavitt understands the importance of thorough planning and relentless fight when it comes to protecting the rights and futures of his clients. If you were charged with a criminal offense, contact the team at Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt today to schedule your free consultation and get started planning your defense. You don’t have to...

Monica S. Cameron began her legal career working as a legal assistant in a family law firm during college. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washburn University and earned a full-tuition scholarship to Washburn Law School. Monica gained trial experience as an Assistant District Attorney before opening her own law practice. Monica has managed her own firm for over ten years. Monica was a Limited Case Manager for several years, mediating agreement between parents and testifying in contested custody case. Her practice focuses exclusively on family law cases.

I am an experienced auto accident plaintiff's attorney and experienced for over 25 years in workers compensation claimant's law. I started my new firm, Tamara Pistotnik Collins, Attorney at Law, LLC in January 2013. I am compassionate and recommended to clients a lot by former clients. I am known as Tamara Collins or Tammy Collins or Tammy Pistotnik. If you are looking for a good attorney, call me!

Tina Cox is a Partner at Stange Law Firm, PC who is used to helping families through these difficult times. Tina helps in managing the West Region of the firm in Overland Park, Lee’s Summit, Springfield (MO), Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Wichita, Topeka, and Kansas City (by appointment only).

Tina graduated with her undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Washburn University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Society. She then went on to further her education and receive her Master’s Degree in Business Administration as well as her Juris Doctor from...

Jon McConnell was inspired to pursue law because of an inherent need to help others. His father is a pastor, and Jon knew at an early age that he would either follow in his father’s footsteps or become a defense attorney. However, Jon feels the most reward when he protects someone who is at the lowest point of their lives. They don’t have a friend in the world and have nowhere else to turn. Helping others brings out the best in Jon. In order to do the most good, Jon fulfilled his calling by becoming an attorney. Jon doesn’t pass...

I am a native of West Wichita and graduated from Maize High School. After high school, I attended Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with an emphasis on Criminology, in 2013. Upon graduating from K-State, I enrolled at Washburn University School of Law and graduated with Dean’s Honors in May 2017. Although I was originally interested in criminal law, my interest in estate planning and administration was sparked when Larson & Brown restated my grandmother’s entire estate plan, which included over 1800 acres of farm and pasture ground in Northeastern Kansas. My involvement in that project...

I limit my practice to representation of persons charged with a criminal offense. I am admitted to Practice in the State of Kansas, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. We are here to help you if you are charged with a crime.

Mark Neis is a board certified consumer bankruptcy specialist credentialed by the American Board of Certification, one of two in Topeka and ten in Kansas.

He represents debtors and small business proprietors in chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. He generally does not represent creditors.

Mark is a partner in the Topeka law firm, Neis & Michaux, P.A. He and his wife, Jill Michaux, formed the firm in 1984 when they married and merged their individual law practices.

He was graduated from Washburn University with a bachelor of business administration degree in 1973 and with a juris doctor from the Washburn University...

Stephen Ware is the Frank Edwards Tyler Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence, Kansas. He serves as expert witness (consulting or testifying) on arbitration, contracts, secured transactions and other fields. Professor Ware works with a wide variety of lawyers around the US -- from sole practitioners representing individual consumers to large firms representing financial institutions and other businesses. At KU Law, Stephen Ware teaches and researches Contracts, Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Secured Transactions, and ADR (arbitration, mediation, and negotiation). He is the author of four books, 44 law review articles, and many other publications. His writings...

Lynnette Herrman graduated from The University of Kansas School of Law in May, 2006 with her Juris Doctor degree, after completing her first year of law school at Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana. After graduating from law school and being licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas, she worked in the private sector for former Attorney General of Kansas and former District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, Vern Miller. Lynnette became an Assistant District Attorney for the Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District in May, 2007. She began...

With over 40 years of proven legal experience fighting for the rights of his clients, Attorney Leslie Hulnick has earned a strong reputation in the legal community as the Wichita criminal defense lawyer clients can trust. With a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, and being named among Super Lawyers® for the years 2010-2015. As one of the founding partners at Hulnick, Stang, Gering & Leavitt, he offers free consultations to protect the rights of those whose rights are in jeopardy. Whether you were charged with DUI or a violent crime, call their team today to...

Andrew Hutton is cofounder of Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC with his brother, Mark Hutton. He received his Bachelor of Business Arts and Juris Doctor from Washburn University of Topeka. Andy is a powerhouse litigator who has tackled some of the toughest personal injury cases, including pharmaceutical products liability, medical malpractice, mass torts, and catastrophic injuries. His experience and in-depth knowledge of personal injury litigation has earned him numerous recognitions, including being selected to Best Lawyers of Kansas®, Best Lawyer in America®, and Super Lawyers®. Andy is also AV Rated® by Martindale-Hubbell®

Lawyer specializing in Litigation Consulting and Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation, negotiation and arbitration). I currently work for the Federal Government, but am authorized to work outside of that employment. Mediation is a growing field and this Law Office fully supports recognition of those services in the community. Litigation Consulting services are available in the field of jury selection, legal communication and speaking, non-verbal communication and presentation. DeLaughder Law Office specializes in alternative dispute resolution and focused on mediation in all types of legal fields including private negotiations, domestic and general civil and business law.

Brendan P. Lykins is committed to obtaining a just and equitable resolution of your case, whether by settlement, trial or appeal. His career has been devoted to holding wrongdoers accountable while his clients and their families focus on recovery.

Brendan was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas as the youngest of four children. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University, where he majored in political science; he also received a secondary major in international studies with a minor in French. Brendan then moved to Seoul, South Korea for five years where he taught language classes at numerous public schools,...

After nearly a decade long career as a classroom teacher, I decided to make a change and pursue a life-long dream of going to law school. I earned my law degree from Washburn University School of Law. As part of my studies, I earned a family law certificate for completing a concentrated course of study in family law issues. While attending law school I was a junior editor on the Family Law Quarterly, a scholarly publication for family law practitioners, and I served as a representative on the Washburn Student Bar Association. Additionally, I clerked for the Honorable Mary...

Mr. Benfer was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1954, and admitted to the bar in 1982. He is licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas; the U.S. District Court for the District of Missouri; 10th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Topeka, and Kansas Bar Associations; and the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Benfer's areas of practice cover all aspects of personal injury law, including wrongful death claims, car accidents, injuries caused by defective products, construction site accidents, and workers compensation...

Cody G. Claassen devotes his legal career to helping people who have suffered due to the negligence and carelessness of other individuals or corporations. He has negotiated settlements with large corporations, and he has assisted numerous clients and their families all over Kansas by doing everything he can to ensure they’re compensated for their injuries. One of four boys, Cody was raised on a family farm outside of Newton, Kansas. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University in 2007, where he majored in political science and minored in economics. While at Kansas State University, he served...

I began my criminal law career at the Miami County Attorney’s Office under Elizabeth Sweeney-Reeder. During my time as a prosecutor I worked in Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor Traffic, Misdemeanor Crimes, Field and Game, DUI, and Felony Failure to Register cases. This broad spectrum allowed me to gain great knowledge of criminal law. After leaving the County Attorney's Office in December of 2017, I then went to work for Cameron & Herrman, P.A, a very well-known firm in Wichita, Kansas. I work zealously to defend the rights of my clients in Criminal, Traffic, DUI, and Family Law.

Tom Pyle was admitted to the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas and the United States District Court of Kansas in 1996. Tom is a magna cum laude graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law and received numerous awards and commendations while in law school, including the American Jurisprudence Awards for Excellence in Torts, Business Entities, Legal Malpractice, Interviewing and Counseling, and Banking Law, as well as the Wright and Greenhill Award for Torts from the Texas Supreme Court. Tom was a Board of Regents Scholar at Texas Tech University School of Law.

Attorney LJ Leatherman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science from Adams State College, and his Juris Doctorate degree from the Washburn University School of Law. Mr. Leatherman is a member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, the Topeka Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas and the United States District Court, District of Kansas. Attorney Leatherman focuses his practice on tort litigation in the fields of automobile negligence, electrical injuries, firearm litigation, wrongful death,...

With over 10 years’ experience working for regulatory agencies of the State of Kansas, Ms. Bellquist now utilizes her government experience to defend licensed individuals and entities before their respective regulatory boards. Her practice includes appealing application denials, responding in investigations of complaints, negotiating settlement agreements, defending against allegations in formal disciplinary proceedings, and petitioning for judicial review of agency actions. Ms. Bellquist has a thorough understanding of the Kansas Administrative Procedures Act and the Kansas Judicial Review Act. Having the experience as an insider in these governmental agencies, she has the unique practical advantage of having already-established relationships with...

Christopher brings to the table legal experience in a number of areas, including nonprofit creation/governance, immigration, and general civil matters.

He received his Juris Doctor from the Washburn School of Law, and his Bachelor's in English from the University of North Dakota. Prior to law school, he taught high school English, and briefly served in state government.

Chris is a native of northeastern North Dakota, but proudly claims Kansas and its mild winters as his home. Whether or not he is in the office, Chris harbors the desire to write the great American novel.

Dan is active in estate planning and business planning, business and commercial law, real estate, and litigating civil matters. He has experience representing business clients ranging from banks to farms and dairies, and from cities to telephone companies and commercial toy and novelty distributors. He has counseled the purchase or sale of a variety of business interests including banks, craft stores, pharmacies, equipment supply, veterinary services, and surveying, as well as commercial and residential real estate.

Dan has been practicing law in Kansas since 1999, and is a partner in the firm. Dan works often advising business and corporate...

At Minter & Pollak, LC, we are dedicated to serving community banks, businesses, and individuals across Kansas by providing expert and pragmatic legal services, aiming to help them preserve and actualize their potential. As an experienced estate planning lawyer, I assist families in preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other documents. Contact the office today for a free consultation on all Estate Planning and Probate matters.

Doug Wells practice focuses on DUI defense and related driver's license matters in Kansas. Wells has advanced training in breath and blood testing. He has been trained as a certified instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He lectures frequently at DUI continuing legal education programs.

Facing a divorce or family law matter can be a stressful time for anyone. Your family is important to you, so our attorneys will work hard to provide you with compassionate and diligent representation during this difficult time. Caleb Smith is a caring Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm, PC, and is ready to help clients throughout Sedgwick County from our firm’s Wichita, Kansas family law office. Caleb obtained his Juris Doctorate from Washburn University School of Law in 2011. While in law school, Caleb worked as a governmental affairs intern for Blue Cross Blue Shield and as a...

Employment law has been Mr. Hollander’s primary practice area for the better part of his career. His practice is broad and includes the defense of employers and insurance companies against a variety of employment and related claims in both federal and state courts and administrative agencies. He regularly counsels and represents employers in matters involving the protection and enforcement of trade secrets, severance agreements, non-compete agreements and other employment agreements. Most recently, his litigation practice has included defending securities fraud claims in both federal and state courts.

Mr. Hollander is Employment Panel Counsel for several major insurance carriers with several of...

Justin is an attorney, C.P.A. and holds a Master of Laws in Taxation (Tax LLM). Justin’s practice focuses on business and commercial law, civil and criminal litigation, bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, estate planning, tax controversies and trust and probate administration. He regularly advocates for his clients in litigation matters in both state and federal courts and also counsels clients with regard to tax planning for business transactions, sales and business formation. Justin has written articles on tax and related legal topics for Ingram’s Magazine, Thomson Reuters, National Business Institute and the Kansas Bar Association. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers...

As the founding attorney at the firm Garrett Law LLC, Topeka lawyer devotes his energies to the provision of legal representation in bankruptcy cases. For more than 16 years, Mr. Garrett has been working in the legal field. He has been handling bankruptcy cases since the year 2002. Attorney Garrett is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and Kansas Bar Association. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. Contact his firm today to learn more.