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Dionne Scherff defends adults and juveniles against criminal charges in Kansas and Missouri federal and state courts. A former prosecutor who focused in child abuse and sex crime cases, Dionne transitioned to criminal defense practice in 2003. Dionne handles matters ranging from drug offenses to sex crimes. She is one of only a few Kansas lawyers qualified by the Kansas Supreme Court to handle death penalty cases and one of only two lawyers in Kansas’s death penalty history to get a cap...

Alice M. Haseltine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Alice M. practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Alice M. Haseltine since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alice M. Haseltine is held by other lawyers.

Diane Bellquist defends licensed individuals and entities before regulatory boards in Kansas and Missouri. With over 10 years’ experience working for Kansas regulatory agencies, Diane uses her insider knowledge and experience to her clients’ advantage. Having previously served as Assistant General Counsel for the Kansas Board of Healing Arts, Diane is particularly experienced with matters involving health care professionals. She regularly defends physicians, chiropractors, physici...

Jeff Place represents management in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular focus on matters involving organized labor and labor relations counseling. He has handled collective bargaining negotiations, counter-union campaigns, labor arbitrations, mediation and matters involving the National Labor Relations Act before the National Labor Relations Board. Jeff works with clients throughout the United States, including: Gas and electric utilities Mass transit entities Heavy and...

Frankie J. Forbes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Litigation - Health Care. Frankie J. practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Frankie J. Forbes since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Frankie J. Forbes is held by other lawyers.

Dan Boatright has represented employers in hundreds of matters in state and federal courts, primarily in Missouri and Kansas, and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor. Working with restaurants, retailers, and public sector employers, he has experience with claims across the full spectrum of employment law, including defense of numerous multiple plaintiff and collective/class action lawsuits. He has specific expertise wi...

Rachel Whitsitt is an Overland Park-based family law attorney. She assists clients in Kansas and Missouri with matters of divorce, paternity, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, and grandparent rights. Rachel has ample experience with high-asset divorce cases and related issues—including complex property valuations and making and interpreting premarital agreements.

Stanley B. Bachman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Stanley B. practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Stanley B. Bachman since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stanley B. Bachman is held by other lawyers.

Erin Anderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Erin practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Anderson since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erin Anderson is held by other lawyers.

Kirk J. Goza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Kirk J. practices law in Overland Park, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk J. Goza since 2001. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kirk J. G...