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Richard C. Stevens’ practice emphasizes business and transactional law for a variety of industries, including computer software and hardware, commercial real estate, and health care. Richard attended Wichita State University, graduating in 2000 with a major in management information systems and a minor in accounting. For more than five years, he worked in the information technology field. In law school, Richard earned a Certificate in Business and Transactional Law, which focused on linking a client's financial and business needs to effective legal planning. Richard’s education and experience in business and technology provide him with a distinctly valuable perspective on advising business people. Understanding and speaking the language of technology also helps Richard clarify complex transactions for his clients.

Faith Anne Johnson Maughan was born in Peabody, Kansas on December 9, 1970. She graduated from Peabody High School in 1989, and earned a B.A. in Psychology from Washburn University in 1993. After earning her degree, Mrs. Maughan worked for two years at Menningers in Topeka, Kansas.

Mrs. Maughan attended law school at Washburn University School of Law, earning a Juris Doctorate in May 1998. She was admitted to the Kansas Bar the same year. During law school, she clerked for Bennett & Dillon in Topeka and the City of Wichita Prosecutor's Office.

After receiving her law degree, Mrs. Maughan worked as a prosecutor for the City of Wichita and gained experience in private practive as an associate with Smith Shay Farmer & Wetta practicing in the areas of immigration, probate, trusts, criminal matters and civil litigation before returning to prosecution as an assistant district attorney with the Reno County District Attorney's Office. In September 2004 Mrs. Maughan left the district attorney's office and joined her husband, Carl F. A. Maughan in forming the firm that became Maughan and Maughan LC. Faith practices in the area of probate law, wills, trusts and estates, juvenile law and acts as the administrative partner of the firm.

Mrs. Maughan serves as Judge in the City of Colwhich and as prosecutor for the City of Maize and the City or Park City. She is a Captain with the United States Army Reserve, Judge Advocate General's Corp and worships at St Catherine of Siena, Catholic Church.

At Cameron Law Office, P.A., the attorney's primary objective is to obtain the best possible legal outcome for your family law case. We provide aggressive legal representation, both in and out of the courtroom, and work to help you understand the legal system and your rights.

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If you are like the majority of solo and small-firm lawyers practicing today, you have more than enough work to do and not enough time to do it. Your days are filled with court appearances, appointments and phone calls, so complex research and writing tasks (and not everyone likes to do them) get pushed to evenings and weekends, taking time away from family and other activities. I help other attorneys represent their own clients better by working as an independent contractor and taking some of these time-consuming tasks off their hands.

Research and writing is all I do because it is what I enjoy most about the practice of law - I'm not a natural trial lawyer. I decided to seek new challenges and redirect my career after eight years of handling a variety of matters in small towns in Kansas (over 400 new files opened in 1999!). During my third year in law school, I interned for the Hon. James A. Pusateri of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas in Topeka, then transitioned to a paid clerkship after graduation. I also spent a couple of years in private practice in Kansas City, handling mostly bankruptcy and probate matters.

I have argued cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, and the Missouri Court of Appeals, and I authored the winning briefs leading to the following published decisions: State v. Horn, ___ Kan. ___, 206 P.3d 526 (No. 100,373, 5/8/2009); State v. Fitzgerald, 286 Kan. 1124, 192 P.3d 171 (2008); State v. Anderson, 281 Kan. 896, 136 P.3d 406 (2006); U.S. Postal Serv. v. Dewey Freight System, Inc., 31 F.3d 620 (8th Cir. 1994); and Boatmen's First Nat. Bank v. Hawkeye-Security Ins. Co., 861 S.W.2d 600 (Mo.App.W.D. 1993). While clerking for Judge Pusateri, I drafted his decision in In re Carter, 125 B.R. 832 (Bankr.D.Kan. 1991).

You get predictable and dependable assistance from an experienced attorney when you need it, without the overhead expenses when you don't. You maintain control of your case and keep the client you've worked hard to cultivate. I have the same duties under the Model Rules regarding confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest. If you "closely supervise" my work or adopt it as your own and pay me a flat or hourly fee, you may not need to disclose to your client that I am working on the case - or that I may not be admitted to practice in your jurisdiction. An ABA Ethics Opinion (No. 00-420) instructs that if the total fee charged to your client is reasonable, you may add a surcharge (i.e., profit) to any of my fees billed as legal services.

Of late, my practice mostly involves criminal defense, with some civil and domestic work. I work with attorneys at every litigation phase, from trial through appeal. Regarding most of the documents I've posted, the problem with being a legal ghostwriter - just like being a law clerk for a bankruptcy judge or an associate at a law firm - is that some of my best work does not appear under my own name. I have written for each of these attorneys on more than one occasion, and I expect that each would tell you that he or she makes minimal, if any, editing to my work.

"Ghostwriting" is my "dream job." My laptop, cell phone and wireless broadband service mean that I am rarely "out of the office," even when I'm on the road to Kansas Jayhawk basketball games! Call me and let's talk about what I can do for you.

Ms. Zigtema is a Kansas City native, attending Notre Dame de Sion High School. Ms. Zigtema graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC with a double major in International Business and Finance prior to obtaining her law degree from the University of Kansas. During her time at KU, Ms. Zigtema worked for the Johnson County District Attorney's Office gaining trial experiencein the adult felony division . After graduation, Ms. Zigtema joined the firm of Maughan & Maughan LC.

At Maughan & Maughan, Ms. Zigtema's practice has primarily focused on criminal, traffic and juvenile defense at all levels, from investigation to the Kansas Supreme Court. Ms. Zigtema also works in the Federal District of Kansas as a criminal defense lawyer.

Ms. Zigtema's experience includes defense of offenses including first degree murder, sex offenses, drug/alcohol and property offenses. Ms. Zigtema has argued before the Kansas Court of Appeals and the Kansas Supreme Court.

Most recently, Ms. Zigtema's efforts on behalf of juveniles resulted in the Kansas Court of Appeals modifying juvenile procedure to grant juveniles the right to a hearing and present evidence prior to detention. In Re HN, June 10, 2011.

Ms. Zigtema practices primarily in the Kansas City Area, but also accepts case in the Wichita and Topeka area through her firm's home office in Wichita, KS.

Terry Mann focuses her practice on employment law and appellate practice matters. She defends employers, both large and small, in court and before various regulatory and administrative bodies.

Employment Law
Most of Terry's professional time is devoted to litigation on behalf of the employers she represents. She defends employers charged with discriminating on the basis of age, race, disability, religion, and/or gender under Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). She is also well versed in the requirements of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Terry is a formidable opponent in the courtroom, with a pleasant but penetrating style that serves her clients well. Terry also excels as an appellate advocate. She has authored numerous appellate briefs and successfully argued before the Tenth Circuit many times.

Likewise, Terry has a proven track record of successfully defending employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Kansas Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL).

Appellate Practice
Terry's appellate practice focuses mainly on the employment arena, although she has enjoyed a great deal of success in other aspects of civil appellate work as well. Terry is well versed in the rules of appellate procedure, including the briefing and oral argument requirements of the federal and Kansas appellate courts.

Justin received his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2008. While in law school, Justin won the CALI Award for Excellence in Advanced International Trade Law, participated in Moot Court, and earned a Certificate of International Trade and Finance. He has authored three research papers that won national legal writing competitions and have been published. Justin speaks Spanish and received a minor in the subject as an undergraduate student. He concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy law, criminal law, and DUI and other traffic matters.

Kansas attorney Rick Hodge provides representation for bankruptcy law related cases. When your financial situation is in a rut there is no reason why you should seek legal assistance and guidance. Mr. Hodge will be able to take a look at your situation and provide you with approach you need. If you need assistance filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy or assistance with loan modification then you should call the firm at 800-836-3617 and schedule a consultation.

Attorney Rick Hodge also handles personal injury related accidents. Being injured in a car accident, truck accident or any other accident can be very stressful. You may not be able to work and provide the financial support your family needs. Call Kansas city personal injury lawyer Rick Hodge, he will be able to fight on your behalf and seek the compensation you deserve.

Linda K. Howerton, formerly known as Hyndman, practices in Sumner County, Kansas and Cowley County, Kansas as well as surrounding areas. This includes the cities of Wellington, Arkansas City and Winfield. Her focus is family law including divorce, child support, parenting time, adoption and criminal law.

In 2004, Linda K. Howerton opened her private practice in Wellington, Kansas.

Previously, Linda K. Howerton, then Hyndman, worked for Child Support Enforcement at the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services from 1999 until 2004.

Linda K. Howerton graduated from law school at the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1991.

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.