MaKenzi Denise Higgins

MaKenzi Denise Higgins

also known as Kenzi Higgins, MaKenzi Smith

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 9 years

Real estate Lawyer at Olathe, KS
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business, Family, Estate Planning

430 E. Santa Fe Street, Suite 100, Olathe, KS

About MaKenzi

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 40%

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.

40%
Business 20%

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.

20%
Estate Planning 20%

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.

20%
Family 20%

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.

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 9 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2016

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 9 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Juris, LLC Office

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

Juris Law & Mediation, LLC

1035 SE Quincy, Topeka, KS, 66612

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MaKenzi Denise Higgins's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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!

Posted by Jeff | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

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.

Posted by Alex | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 eve...ryone 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!

Posted by Casey | April 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

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 wo...rked 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.

Posted by Cindy | April 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

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.

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MaKenzi Denise Higgins's Lawyer Endorsements

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Catherine Decena

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Gage Fletcher

Business lawyer | 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."

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Constance Coleman

Family lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Maguire

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kathleen Williams

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Belinda Arevalo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laurie Satel

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie Hochberger

Family lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Graham

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Schmittgens

Family lawyer | 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."

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Tyler White

Family lawyer | 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!"

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Steven Ellis

Family lawyer | 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."

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Tylor Whitham

Family lawyer | 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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Kristen Buzzelli

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Rosemarie Joyal

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Mark Corder

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Connections of 2016, Association of Women Lawyers - Kansas City

2015

Top Oralist, Ellison Moot Court Competition

2015

Pro Bono Honors graduate, UMKC School of Law

2013

Cum laude graduate, University of Missouri - Kansas City

2013

Departmental Honors, University of Missouri - Kansas City

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Founding Partner, Juris, LLC.

2016 - Present

Of Counsel, Olathe Dental Care Center

2018 - 2019

Founding Partner, Higgins Law Group, LLC

2016 - 2016

Attorney, Law Office of Mark A. Corder, P.A.

2016 - 2018

Partner, Higgins & Corder LLC

2015 - 2016

Law Clerk, Law Office of Mark A. Corder, P.A.

2015 - 2015

Legal Intern, Legal Aid Of Western Missouri

2014 - 2015

Legal Intern, Law Office of Gary Sloan

2004 - 2008

Owner, Triniti Management

Associations

2018 - Present

Johnson County Family Law Inn of Court

Executive Council Member

2017 - Present

Johnson County Family Inn of Court (invitation only)

Member

2016 - 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

2014 - Present

American College of Legal Medicine

Member (invitation only)

2013 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

2013 - Present

American Bar Association

2013 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

2017 - 2019

American Bar Association - YLD

Associate Judge - Awards & Subgrants

Education

2015

University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2013

University of Missouri (Kansas City, MO)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

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

Publications

2017

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

Languages

English

Activity

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