I come from a family of lawyers. They influenced my going to law school and becoming an attorney. With a life-long passion for history & political science, I already had a strong appreciation for the law, and becoming an attorney was a natural fit for me.
I have a passion for helping others. I consider it an important calling in my life. Along with the services I provide at my firm, I volunteer with the civics program at a local high school, and am involved with my church. My passion for helping others drives my personal approach that I take with each client. I strive to provide fair and affordable services because I believe everyone deserves high quality legal representation. Honesty, compassion, and integrity are the core values of my firm, and I work hard every day to make sure those values are upheld. Whether someone is elderly and making end of life plans, or young and planning for their future, I can handle it all.
Areas of Focus
There are certain areas of the law I have dedicated my practice to. They are areas that allow me to really help my clients in a personal way:
- Estate Planning
- Probate & Trust Administration
- Estate Tax Planning
- Special Needs Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Elder Law
- Medicaid Crisis Planning
- Asset Protection
- Business Succession
- Charitable Planning
With experience is all of these areas, I have the knowledge needed to help you fully understand the process of each so you can make informed decisions moving forward.
I value integrity and honesty, and my desire is to help people in all stages of life.
You Are My Priority
When clients come to me after a life-changing event, they are often overwhelmed, anxious, or in crisis. With empathy and understanding, I will listen to your story and proactively analyze the situation to determine all of your options so you can make informed decisions.
What I Offer to You
Having my own firm allows me the freedom to spend more time with my clients than I would if I worked with a large firm. I use this time to get to know my clients, what their situation is, what their goals are, and exactly how I can help them. No two clients are the same, and I respect that. Every plan, every strategy is customized to your needs. When you work with me, you get quality legal services with personal attention. In addition, I strive to always offer the following:
- Understanding and compassion
- Time to process all of the information
- Respect
- Honesty
- A laid-back stress-free office environment
- Expert legal counsel
Being able to make a difference is important to me. If you are in a crisis, I want to be the one to guide you through. If you have lost a loved one, I want to help your family put everything back together. And if you are preparing for the future, I am here to aid you in establishing a custom estate plan. Whatever you need, I am here to help.
Bar Admissions
- Kansas State Bar, 2006
- Missouri State Bar, 1982
Education
- The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 1982
- William Jewell College, 1979
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member of Missouri and Kansas NAELA Chapters
- National Business Institute Presenter
- American Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association
- Missouri Bar Association
- President of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Organization
- Co-editor of William Jewel’s Newspaper
