Michael E. Whitsitt

Michael E. Whitsitt

4.3
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 53 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Overland Park, KS
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Corporate & Incorporation ... +2 more

6405 Metcalf Ave., Ste 507, Overland Park, KS

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

We emphasize a collaborative approach, but, when necessary, we are prepared to litigate/try the case; up to 75% of our practice is domestic/family law.

54 years

50%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

We provide our small business clients with an evaluation of what type of business entity is best suited for them, including partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, or limited partnerships. Once the choice of entity has been made, we draft the necessary business formation and operating documents appropriate to the choice of entity, file those documents with the Secretary of State, and assist the client in keeping that organization active.

54 years

10%
Debt Collection 10%

We assist individuals and businesses in collecting from their past due clients.

54 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 35 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 53 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1972

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Whitsitt & Whitsitt, LLC

6405 Metcalf Ave., Ste 507, Overland Park, KS, 66202

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Michael E. Whitsitt's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Worst professional relationship I have ever exerienced

When I hired him he did not mention that he would be traveling 3/5 ‘s of the time. Rude, puts forth the minimum of effort, says insulting things and makes the client do all of the work by default and charges a fortune. Very much a sexist and very difficult to deal with as a client. Refuses to apologi...ze for his offensive remarks and makes you wonder about is going on. Does not honor or explain things and actions to me as a client. The worst professional experience of my life.

Posted by James | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Great to work with.

Mike and his team are fantastic. He was clear, honest and guided me through the process of my case, there was never a time I questioned what part of the process we were at. Mike was firm when needed and understanding. Communication was great and timely, honestly everything was great. I highly r...ecommend

Posted by Melanie | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney....very impressed

Mike was by far one of the best attorneys that we've ever worked with. He listened to the issue, gave us his recommendations, followed up with the plan of action and we came out on the winning side. He was prompt to answer all emails and phone calls. We would highly recommend him to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2018 | Estate Planning

Integrity in Law

I first contacted Mike last year shortly after my husband died, when I had a lot of questions about how to handle various aspects of a trust, finances and family disputes. We met or spoke by phone several times, and he immediately made me feel comfortable enough to freely voice my concerns and confu...sion. It turned out I did not need to hire an attorney, simply someone to point me in the right direction, but I received answers and valuable advice which helped me get through that difficult period of my life. Mr. Whitsitt is caring, astute, direct and honest. When he did not know the answer to one of my questions, he said so, and offered a referral in that field, that being about Social Security and Medicaid particular to my situation. All this consulting was gratis. I would trust him with any aspect of my legal needs.

Posted by Timothy Boyd | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great Lawyer

Mr. Whitsitt is very client centered, patient, knowledgeable, and effective. Having a lawyer with 40+ years of legal experience is invaluable, especially with handling a interstate family law case.

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2014

30 years of Service and Friendship Award, Kansas City Businessmen's Club

Work Experience

1972 - Present

Partner, Whitsitt & Whitsitt

Associations

Johnson County, Kansas, Bar Association

Kansas Bar Association

Johnson County, Kansas, Ethics Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Brennan v. Kunzle, 154 P.3d 1094 (2007)

R.S.J. v. C.A.A, 178 S.W.3d 565 (MO 2005)

Schottel-Lehde v. Schottel, 75 S.W.3d 359, ,Mo. App. S.D. 2002)

Smith v. Microtool, Inc., District Court of Johnson County, Kansas, Case No. 09CV00553, 2009-2010

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Education

1972

University of Michigan

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Purdue University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Ethics Seminar

The Ethics of Fee Arrangements

2008

Bench Bar Conference

Johnson County Bench Bar conference, bad house cases

Publications

2007

Brennan v. Kunzle, 154 P.3d 1094 (2007) Brennan v. Kunzle, 154 P.3d 1094 (2007)

Languages

English

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