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Malissa L. Walden is a native Kansan with an international perspective. After years of living abroad, she returned to pursue her life-long dream of helping others through the practice of law. She has dedicated her career to public service and fully understands the needs of her clients. Ms. Waldenâs main areas of practice include Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, and Domestic.

Not only was Ms. Walden the first attorney at her firm to practice under the new Bankruptcy Code; she also assisted attorneys across the state to become Electronic Case Filing compliant. Due to her experience in Bankruptcy, she is aware that it is not the best option for every client. Because of this, she has a history of advising clients on Bankruptcy alternatives, and negotiating settlements with Collection and Credit Card Companies. She has helped to guide clients through the stressful actions necessary to deal with creditors. Ms. Walden knows and can explain clearly exactly what rights her clients have and how to respond to creditorsâ unwanted calls.

As the previous Elder Law Project Manager for a statewide non-profit, she has handled all stages of Estate Planning, appeared at Social Security Disability Appeal Hearings, advised clients regarding Medicaid/Division of Assets, Medicare, and Health-related collection. She has met with clients and given presentations throughout the state regarding these issues.

Ms. Walden has a history of quality representation. She has helped many families through, what can be very difficult and emotional situations, such as an Annulment, Divorce, Paternity Action, Visitation, Custody, Child Support, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Abuse proceeding, or Name Change. While no one wants to deal with these types of issues, it is easier when you have the support of a knowledgeable Attorney by your side.

Each Attorney/Client relationship established with Ms. Walden symbolizes her personal dedication to get you through your current situation in the most efficient, professional, and stress free manner possible.


Professional Memberships & Licenses

· Supreme Court of Kansas, September 2003

· United States District Court - Kansas, September 2003

· Supreme Court of Missouri, April 2004

· Kansas Bar Association, September 2003
· Missouri Bar Assocation, April 2004

· Wyandotte Bar Association, January 2004

· Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, August 2004

· Kansas Women Attorneys Association, June 2005

· Johnson County Elder Law Committee, July 2006


Education

· University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas

J.D., May 2003


o London Law Consortium, London, England; January â May 2002

o International Law Society, Traffic Court Judge, Women In Law


· Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

B.A. Psychology; B.A. Political Science, December 1997


o Created and Chaired Judicial Studies Association, Established Judicial Studies Curriculum

o Deanâs Honor Roll

o Korea / China Practicum, American Indian Christian Mission Volunteer, Campus Christians Activity Director, Culture and Diversity Program Planning Committee, Student Government Class Representative

The Mathews Group, LC was founded by attorney Joshua T. Mathews. Mr. Mathews started his career as a Tax and Transactions attorney, but was quickly recruited into business and personal civil litigation.



Mr. Mathews practices in areas from bankruptcy to federal criminal defense, (selected by the Department of Justice as a member of the CJA Panel). He opened The Mathews Group, LC because he fundamentally disagreed with many traditional legal practices, especially hourly billing, which in addition to creating a "blank check" for the attorney, dis-incentivized clients from communicating with their attorney about their legal issues.



The Mathews Group, LC has attorneys in Kansas and Missouri, and assists clients with Bankruptcy, Family Law, (Divorce and Child Custody), civil and criminal litigation, estate planning, tax planning and defense, and more.



Despite practicing in areas that are rife with scandal, like foreclosure defense and loan modification, The Mathews Group, LC maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, largely as a result of our Promise of Fair Dealing and commitment to Constant Communication.

After completing my education and working for 7+ years with a downtown Kansas City business law firm, I started a solo practice dedicated to serving the needs of my clients as effectively and as efficiently as possible. I keep my overhead low so that I am able to provide competent legal assistance for fees lower than big law firms. I put my masters in tax law degree to use in my practice which focuses on estate planning and probate law, where I was recognized in 2008 and 2009 as a Super Lawyer-Rising Star in Kansas and Missouri, taxation, business law and traffic/DUIs. I also have an extensive practice in divorces and adoptions. Finally, my office also serves the needs of clients in landlord/tenant, real estate and contract law.