General Information
Year founded:
1925
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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As the largest law firm in Lawrence, Kansas, Stevens & Brand, L.L.P. was founded in 1925 by Richard Stevens and John W. Brand to find practical legal solutions for people and businesses. From our early days before the Great Depression through all the turbulent events of over three quarters of a century - we've grown and prospered with this simple mantra. Collectively, our team of lawyers provides over 100 years of experience.
At Stevens & Brand, L.L.P. we provide high quality legal services at a reasonable cost. We seek to help our clients find practical solutions to legal issues. Whenever possible, we help our clients avoid legal problems before they occur. Should the worst happen, however, we are here to help them through any legal challenges they encounter. We are always looking for the best solution for our clients, whether in or out of the court room.
At Stevens & Brand, L.L.P. we provide high quality legal services at a reasonable cost. We seek to help our clients find practical solutions to legal issues. Whenever possible, we help our clients avoid legal problems before they occur. Should the worst happen, however, we are here to help them through any legal challenges they encounter. We are always looking for the best solution for our clients, whether in or out of the court room.
Rankings
Stevens & Brand, L.L.P. is metro ranked in 12 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
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Topeka, KS
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
About Our Clients
- BC&R Storage
- Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
- Bioscience & Technology Business Center
- C&H Sugar Company, Inc.
- Capital City Bank
- City of Baldwin City
- City of Eudora
- Commerce Bank
- Cornerbank, N.A.
- Crititech, Inc.
- Douglas County, KS
- Douglas County Community Foundation
- Douglas County Health Dept.
- Douglas County Sheriff
- Fairlawn Plaza, LLC
- First Federal Savings & Loan
- HASTCO, Inc.
- Kansas Electric Transmission Authority (KETA)
- Kaw Valley Bank
- Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority
- LRM Industries, Inc.
- Lynn Electric, Inc.
- Pennington & Co.
- Peoples Bank
- Sabatini Architects
- University of Kansas Alumni Association
- US Bank, N.A.
- USD 497, Lawrence School District
- USD 469, Lansing School District
- USD 450, Shawnee Heights School District
Rankings
Metro Rankings
Topeka, KS
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: General Practice
Tier 1 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 1 for Education Law
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier 2 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 2 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Education Law
- Elder Law
- Family Law
- Health Care Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Client Comments
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Corporate Counsel - Top Law Firms 2013
Main Location
Lawrence,
KS
900 Massachusetts Street, Suite 500
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States
785-843-0811
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Office Locations
Topeka,
KS
4848 Southwest 21st Street, Suite 201
Topeka, KS 66604
United States
785-408-8000
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner
Bradley R. Finkeldei
Contacts
Trusts & Estates, Corporate Law
Webster L. Golden
Tax Law
Rebecca J. Wempe
Municipal Law
Bradley R. Finkeldei
Litigation
Christopher Burger
Family Law
Sherri E. Loveland
Elder Law
Molly M. Wood
Education Law
Bradley Finkeldei
Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights
Wesley F. Smith