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 Brad Baumgart | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Around

I am an attorney myself. So, when I went looking for a divorce attorney I pretty well knew how to go about choosing one, I interviewed several attorneys and found that Mike was the one for me. He listened carefully to my concerns and always had those at the top of his list when dealing with opposi...ng counse, me and the Court. He also gave me his advice about reaching certain goals which helped me make correct decisions when I had to make one. He was also very frank and thoughtful when he counseled me on these decisions. My divorce played havoc with my emotions and my thought processes but Mike was always there as a calming influence. And he was always there to take my calls or return them promptly when I needed him the most. Sometimes I would call very angry at what the other lawyer had done and wanted to "Go to war". Mike listened carefully and never dismissed my ideas. Then he would calmly give me his advice on my suggested course of action and remind me of the concerns and goals that I had told him when we first met. His advice was always spot on and he saved me from myself on may occasions when any other lawyer would have been happy to take my money and led the useless "charge" In the end Mike achieved all there was to achieve in my particular situation. And while nobody is "Happy" with the results of a divorce I was very satisfied that Mike had done an excellent job in achieving the goals that I had explained to him when we first met. Mike is a gentleman and through my expeerience with him I learned that he had the respect of both opposing counsel and the court. My divorce was not cheap because of all the issues involved but Mike's billing was very fair and I certainly feel as though I got more than I paid for,

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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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