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MaKenzi Denise Higgins

Family Attorney at Olathe, KS

4.9   15 reviews

also known as Kenzi Higgins

About MaKenzi

Learn MaKenzi’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Family
    40%
    At Juris, we specialize in divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent's rights and other domestic litigation. We offer a reasonable $150, half hour consultation to discuss your situation and help you decide which way to go.

  2. Business
    25%
    Juris is available to small businesses for the legal issues that arise during day to day operations, including business entity creation or transitions, winding up or closing a business, sales and other contracts and employment issues.

  3. Real estate
    25%
    There are few firms in Kansas City that specialize in the utilization or extinguishing of redemption rights. Juris attorneys work routinely with house-flippers, landlords, and investors to secure their property rights.

  4. Estate planning
    10%
    Everyone, no matter their income or life situation, needs a variety of estate documents over the course of their lifetime. No matter your age, these documents can mean the difference between you making choices - or someone else choosing for you.

The Attorneys at Juris have years of business, life, and legal experiences between them. As a result, their clients benefit from a no-nonsense approach to solving legal problems: quick, efficient, and cost effective. The law should be accessible to everyone, and our attorneys are ready to help you navigate the sometimes rough waters of your legal issues. Whether you are a family in need of resolution, a dentist in need of guidance, a landlord or property owner who needs help exercising your rights, or just a guy who knows he needs a will; we have a unique set of skills available to assist you in reaching your legal goals. Call our office today to schedule a consultation.

Licensed for 7 years
State MO
Status Good Standing, Active
Acquired 2016
Updated 05/08/2023
State KS
Status Active
Acquired 2016
Updated 05/01/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Juris, LLC Office
430 E. Santa Fe Street
Suite 100
Olathe, KS, 66061

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0
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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great lawyer when you don’t have an easy divorce!
MaKenzi does such a great job! My ex husband has drug and abuse issues and I was very worried about how our custody would go for the safety of our son. He did not make things easy but MaKenzi brought her all to everything we did and made me feel safe and comfortable (which is a big thing) with all of our issues. She knew how to handle every situation he threw at us even when they surprised me she had a plan already! Absolutely love her and her team!
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Posted by Alex | April 23, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
AMAZING LAWYER!
MaKenzi is an amazing lawyer and she helped me through my divorce this last year and her and her team did an outstanding job. They were always available to answer any and all my questions and really helped navigate me through such a difficult time. I have recommended MaKenzi and her team to about everyone I know. Walking into her office for our initial meeting I was very anxious and frankly intimidated by the process of beginning my divorce and I left confident and smiling that she had this handled and would proceed with my best interest in mind. She did not disappoint!
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Posted by Jeff | April 23, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fantastic Lawyer! MaKenzi truly cares about those she represents!
Debt Settlement Case. MaKenzi listened and fought hard in reaching a fair settlement. I couldn't have asked for someone to do more or care more about my case . She's detail oriented, a good listener and excellent negotiator. She's someone you defiantly want fighting on your behalf. MaKenzi is a true professional who I can't recommend highly enough.
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Posted by Casey | April 23, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Easy to work with, patient, and gave great advice
MaKenzi Higgins helped us update our will recently, and I was very impressed by her professionalism, sound advice, and patience with us as we need to make some changes. We had created a will online years ago, and it was clear there were gaps we needed to address. She helped us with the options and worked to keep our budget in place. I would recommend her to my family and friends 10 out of 10 times, and will call her for anything that we need a lawyer for.
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Posted by Sarah | April 22, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce with kids
If you're nervous about divorce like I was Makenzie is the gal for you. She helped me every step of the way, answered every question I had and went above and beyond her duties as my attorney. She did a great job for me and made me feel so much better about my situation. Especially about my kids.
Posted by Dan | April 22, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Professional, Knowledge and Supportive
Ms. Higgins has provided us with the best representation we could have possibly hoped for in our family law case. We had never hired an attorney before and tried to accomplish our goals on our own first. After multiple frustrating attempts with no success, we finally came to the realization we needed a professional to help us navigate the ever changing laws and the complexities of the court system. Someone who would strive for what is fair and right. We found this with Ms. Higgins. She is responsive to calls, texts and emails and looks for what's best for us and our children. She was referred to us as someone that would fight for us, our rights, and the rights of our children. The only thing we would have done differently would have been to hire her sooner!
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Posted by Cindy | April 22, 2020
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing Experience
MaKenzi and her team are amazing to work with. We had our business operating agreement and our personal estate documents prepared with her firm. Very professional, painless process and now we are resting easy that our documents are properly prepared.
Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Thank you for your help.
Ms. Higgins, was prompt in returning our phone call, courteous in her explanation, and willing to help. Although our situation did not require her formal services she was kind enough to offer advice at no charge. In my experience this is hard to find with many professionals. Thank you for your help.
Posted by Michael | September 14, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Fantastic Lawyer! Truly a Pit Bull
MaKenzi is tenacious and always willing to listen. Sometimes she also told me things I didn't want to know, but needed to regardless. She was nice until it was time for her not to be nice to the other side, and helped me get through a tough legal time.
Posted by Ashley | August 2, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Divorce
MaKenzi did everything she could to help me with my divorce. My ex husband had a jerk for an attorney and MaKenzi handled him with grace. She is a pit bull in poodles clothing.
Posted by Daniel | June 15, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Wonderful Attorney
I would recommend Mrs. Higgins's to anyone needing an great representation. I hired her not even meeting her in person because I live in Texas and needed representation in Kansas on a civil case. She was very personable and knowledgeable of the laws as well. She made me feel as though I have know her for years and that she would do her best to get the job done. I could not have found anyone better to represent me with my case. Did i mention she calls you and responds to your email requests in a timely manner. 5 Stars. Thank you, Makenzi for all of your help.
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Posted by Georgia | June 10, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
MaKenzi Higgins
I found MaKenzi to be knowledgable and very helpful. She treated me with dignity in a very trying period of my life. I will use MaKenzi for all of my legal needs.
Posted by Ryan | June 6, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Attorney and Resourceful
Real Estate can be a tricky deal. I have used Mrs. Higgins on several occasions to get the deal done and start the foreclosure process. She is very resourceful and knows who to pursue
Posted by Jeff | June 6, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very professional & knowledgeable
Makenzi provided us with excellent, personalized sevice. She was able to walk us through some very importantant estate planning decisions that we couldn't have made without her guidance.
Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
DIvorce case
Makenzi, listened and understood what I was going through. I did not feel like just another number.
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AVVO RATING 8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner
  • Juris, LLC.
  • 2019 - Present
  • Of Counsel
  • Olathe Dental Care Center
  • 2016 - Present
  • Founding Partner
  • Higgins Law Group, LLC
  • 2018 - 2019
  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Mark A. Corder, P.A.
  • 2016 - 2016
  • Partner
  • Higgins & Corder LLC
  • 2016 - 2018
  • Law Clerk
  • Law Office of Mark A. Corder, P.A.
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Legal Intern
  • Legal Aid Of Western Missouri
  • 2015 - 2015
  • Legal Intern
  • Law Office of Gary Sloan
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Owner
  • Triniti Management
  • 2004 - 2008
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Education

  • University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2015
  • University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2013
  • University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2013

Associations

  • Johnson County Family Law Inn of Court
  • Executive Council Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Johnson County Family Inn of Court (invitation only)
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • United States District Court - District of Kansas
  • Attorney Member Licensed to Practice
  • 2016 - Present
  • United States District Court - Western District of Missouri
  • Attorney Member Licensed to Practiced
  • 2016 - Present
  • Johnson County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • American College of Legal Medicine
  • Member (invitation only)
  • 2014 - Present
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • 2013 - Present
  • Missouri State Bar Association
  • 2013 - Present
  • American Bar Association - YLD
  • Associate Judge - Awards & Subgrants
  • 2017 - 2019
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Connections of 2016
  • Association of Women Lawyers - Kansas City
  • 2016
  • Top Oralist
  • Ellison Moot Court Competition
  • 2015
  • Pro Bono Honors graduate
  • UMKC School of Law
  • 2015
  • Cum laude graduate
  • University of Missouri - Kansas City
  • 2013
  • Departmental Honors
  • University of Missouri - Kansas City
  • 2013
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Publications

  • The Kansas City Star
  • Kansas Attorney MaKenzi D. Higgins Receives American Bar Association Recognition
  • 2017
  • Dental Econmics
  • Higgins & Corder Adds Consultant
  • 2017
  • Dental Economics
  • Dental Practitioner Attorney MaKenzi D. Higgins recognized by American Bar Association
  • 2017
  • International Business Times
  • American Bar Association Names YLD Awards and Subgrants Committee Nominees
  • 2017
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Speaking Engagements

  • MidCentury Dental Club
  • Dental Legal Ethics
  • 2017
  • Kansas City Implant Institute
  • Ethics of Implant Case Selection in Dentistry
  • 2017
  • Dentsply/Sirona Event - South Central Kansas
  • Dental Legal Ethics and HIPAA
  • 2017

Attorney endorsements

Received (13)
Given (18)
Endorse MaKenzi
Unknown Attorney | Jul 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"MaKenzi is a straight shooter. She is forthcoming with her clients, easy to work with, and diligent about returning phone calls and messages. I highly recommend Ms. Higgins."
Business Attorney | Jan 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"MaKenzi upholds a very high standard of professionalism and work ethic. She represents her clients with true dedication and skill. I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Divorce and separation Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Family Attorney | Jul 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Makenzi is an outstanding advocate and even better person. She goes to bat for every single client she represents and will work to the best of her abilities to achieve the best possible result for her clients. I highly recommend Makenzi for ALL of your family law needs."
Family Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer. Kenzi and I went to law school together. She is always on top of things and will be able to guide you through the intricacies of the legal proceedings. Most importantly, she will fight for you in Court and not let you be taken advantage of by the other side!"
Family Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Makenzi is a talented and personable advocate for her clients. She advocates fairly and fully for her clients and maintains high professional standards while doing so."
Family Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"A great advocate, and an even better person. You could not ask for a more compassionate and talented attorney."
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