General Information

Year founded: 1925
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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.

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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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

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

    All client comments represent the opinions of the people who provided them. All potential clients are urged to remember that no two cases are ever completely alike and that the result in one case does not guarantee a similar result in another case.
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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 Call our Lawrence, KS location at 785-843-0811 Get Directions Get directions to our Lawrence, KS location

    Office Locations

    Topeka, KS
    4848 Southwest 21st Street, Suite 201
    Topeka, KS 66604
    United States
    785-408-8000 Call our Topeka, KS location at 785-408-8000 Get Directions Get directions to our Topeka, KS location

    Management and Personnel

    Managing Partner
    Bradley R. Finkeldei

    Contacts

    Trusts & Estates, Corporate Law
    Webster L. Golden
    Elder Law
    Molly M. Wood
    Education Law
    Bradley Finkeldei
    Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights
    Wesley F. Smith
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