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Christi Bright

Christi Bright

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

14221 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66223

A 1995 KU Law School alumni, I am licensed to practice law in the states of Kansas and Missouri. I devote my practice to providing every client with honesty, dedication, and wisdom to make the right decision for their situations; as well as passionate representation that is not often seen in the legal profession.

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Daniel Rabin

Daniel Rabin

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

15280 Metcalf Ave, Unit 200, Overland Park, KS 66223

Mr. Rabin graduated from the University of Kansas in 1984 and the Oklahoma City University Law School in 1987. He became a member of the Kansas Bar in the same year. He is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan, Johnson County, Kansas, Missouri and American Bar Associations. He is licensed to practice in Federal Court in both Kansas and Missouri. He is a member of the Commercial Law League of America. He is also one of a few attorneys in the Kansas City area certified by the American Collectors Association (ACA) as a MAP and CNR attorney. Mr. Rabin is also the ACA Chairman for the State of Kansas. Mr.Rabin also devotes the majority of his practice to the enforcement of creditor's rights, collections, and the representation of collection agencies as well as collection notice reviews.

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Donald Whitney

Donald Whitney

Distinguished Lawyer

Corporate and Transactional Law

6900 College Blvd., Suite 820, Overland Park, KS 66211

Mr. Whitney concentrates his law practice in the areas of civil litigation, trial, appellate and business law. His practice emphasizes representation of small and medium-sized businesses and owners, as well as not-for-profit entities. His practice includes commercial and business litigation, employment law, insurance coverage, administrative law, and domestic law. Mr. Whitney earned his B.A. from MidAmerica Nazarene University before earning his J.D. at Washburn University School of Law. He is admitted to both the Kansas and Missouri State Courts.

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Igers Vangjeli

Family and Divorce Law

9300 W 110th St suite 645, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA

Igers Vangjeli’s desire to pursue a career in law began during his childhood when he witnessed the complexities of his parents’ divorce at the age of 9. That personal experience sparked a deep interest in helping others navigate similar challenges, ultimately leading him to specialize in family law. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law, where he honed his passion for advocating on behalf of families in need of legal guidance. Upon graduation, Igers made the move to Kansas City, quickly finding it to be a place he could call home. He has been dedicated to serving the Kansas City community ever since. As the Managing Attorney at Kansas Legal Group, Igers brings a unique approach to his cases, aiming to foster a sense of cooperation and mutual respect from the beginning. He believes in working collaboratively with opposing counsel to find solutions, whenever possible, that benefit all parties involved. His philosophy is rooted in the idea that legal matters, particularly in family law, are best handled with professionalism, empathy, and a clear understanding of his clients’ needs. Known for his skilled negotiation tactics, Igers is adept at identifying what is truly important to his clients and structuring his approach to protect their interests throughout every phase of the legal process. His clients trust him not only for his legal expertise but also for the confidence and security he provides as he guides them from beginning to end. Whether it’s through mediation or litigation, Igers stands by his clients every step of the way, ensuring they feel fully supported and understood.

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Jerry Wallentine

Jerry Wallentine

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

130 N Cherry St, Olathe, KS 66061, USA

The two areas of practice which I have represented clients for over the last 17 years includes personal injury and criminal defense. Over the years I have become especially focused and interested in just PI work, mostly for automobile accidents. In fact, car wrecks have become my primary legal practice. It brings me joy to help my clients obtain maximum funds from an insurance company that usually wants to pay next to nothing.

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Linda Small

Linda Small

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

727 N Waco Ave, Wichita, KS 67203, USA

Linda Small is a Wichita, Kansas, attorney and the founder of The Law Office of Linda Small, Ltd. Her practice includes family law, divorce, paternity and other domestic matters, as well as guardianships, conservatorships, estate planning and expungements. She established the firm in 2009, four years after becoming an attorney. Small earned her Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka in December 2004. Before law school, she studied administration of justice at Wichita State University, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in December 2000. Her professional education also includes the National Institute for Trial Advocacy’s “Building Trial Skills” program. Her attorney profile lists memberships in the Kansas Bar Association and the American Bar Association. It also identifies her as a member of the Wichita Bar Association’s Family Law Committee and as a member and past president of the Wichita Women Attorneys Association. Beyond her legal practice, Small’s educational activities have included seminars across Kansas on the importance of estate planning. She has also coordinated and participated in annual high school mock trials and spoken to elementary school students about the law. Her background includes business leadership positions. The firm she founded offers assistance with family law and estate planning matters from its office on North Waco Avenue in Wichita.

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Mary McDonald

Family and Divorce Law

118 N. Main St, Newton, KS 67114

Courts Admitted to Practice: ?State of Kansas, ?United States District Court of Kansas, State of Colorado, ?Supreme Court of the United States. Former Chief Prosecutor and Assistant City Attorney III for the City of Wichita, Former Harvey County Attorney, Former City Prosecutor for the City of Derby, ?Former City Prosecutor for the City of Wichita, ?Former Assistant Reno County Attorney, Over 27 years of Criminal and Civil Experience

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Scott Brown

Intellectual Property Law

10801 Mastin Blvd.,, 1000, Overland Park, KS 66210

Scott is a partner with the firm and is the head of the litigation department. He began his career in California's Silicon Valley in 1990. He moved to Kansas and joined Hovey Williams in 1999. His practice includes all aspects of intellectual property creation, management, enforcement and licensing, with particular emphasis on intellectual property litigation. Scott has been a full time first chair trial lawyer since 1999, handling more than one hundred lawsuits in state and federal courts across the country in his career, both at trial and on appeal.

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Ted McDonald

Medical Malpractice Law

4717 Grand Ave., Suite 250, Kansas City, KS 64112

Ted J. McDonald practices in a variety of areas of civil litigation with a primary emphasis on defending and consulting long term care and assisted living facilities. Ted serves as counsel for some of the largest providers of long term care services in the country. Mr. McDonald’s background includes experience in products liability, medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Mr. McDonald earned his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Kansas. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Mr. McDonald is a member of both the Missouri and Kansas Bars and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts in Missouri and Kansas. Ted is a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and holds numerous positions of leadership with the Defense Research Institute (current member, DRI Law Institute; past Chair, DRI Medical Liability and Healthcare Law Committee; past Chair, DRI Nursing Home-ALF Subcommittee; past member, DRI Governance Committee; past Chair, DRI Young Lawyers’ Committee; past Faculty, DRI Nursing Home and Medical Liability Seminars). Mr. McDonald has been published in DRI and IADC publications. Ted is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (past, Chair Public Service Committee), Johnson County Bar Association, and the Kansas Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. McDonald in is active in his community, currently serving as the Kansas State Coordinator (working together with Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Lawton Nuss) for iCivics, a national program founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor designed to educate school children about three branches of government and civic duty. Mr. McDonald is the past Chairman of the Board of Folds of Honor (Kansas City Chapter), a national philanthropic organization founded by Major Dan Rooney, a U.S. Air Force Pilot and former PGA golfer, which awards educational scholarships to the families of injured/fallen service men and women.

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