Shea Elizabeth Stevens

Shea Elizabeth Stevens

4.5
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at OVERLAND PARK, KS
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

40 Corporate Woods, Suite 220, 9401 Indian Creek Parkway, OVERLAND PARK, KS

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Licenses

Licensed in Missouri for 20 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2005

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kansas for 21 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Burke, McClasky, Stevens

40 Corporate Woods, Suite 220, 9401 Indian Creek Parkway, OVERLAND PARK, KS, 66210

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Shea Elizabeth Stevens's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amy | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

If you want to throw your money away and then be ignored, this is the trashbag for you

I hired Shea to represent me as the respondent in a grandparents visitation case. She handled it for a while but never seemed terribly concerned about the outcome (even though she knew I was a single mother with a then 3-year old child and no support at all; it was just me fighting for what was in m...y child’s best interest). She was happy to take about $5,000 of my money though, to do absolutely nothing for me throughout mediation process, leave me without any signed agreement to just uphold my end if it (which was clearly never even agreed upon or legally enforced), disappear from my case, leave my countless emails and phone calls to both her and her garbage assistant Diana unanswered for months, until I finally had no choice but to start over with another attorney. All of which I did from out of state, alone, and bewildered as to why she would leave my case and worst of all LIE about the reasoning why (which I have from her in writing). This mess of a human and worse of a “lawyer”, if she could even call herself that after being so disgusting to throw her own clients under the bus, owes me $5,000. I hope NO ONE ever has to endure what this POS did to me, and I know there is a special place for people who do things like this, to those who are most in need of their honest help. Great news Shea, I hired a REAL lawyer, and I WON. So you didn’t break me after all, and I hope anyone who reads this will heed it as a serious warning..:.this woman will ruin your life by her complete disregard of the things that matter the very most to you- your family; your children; your own livelihood. STEER WAY CLEAR. Awful awful person.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Ethical and Professional

I worked with Shea Stevens for my Divorce case. Trust me My divorce case was one of the kind, Short term marriage but all kind of problems.We had no agreements at all on anything and I was facing heat in USA as well as outside USA as my wife`s family(outside USA) is creating all sorts of problems, so... that they can double dip.She was an extraordinarily good listener and able to explain the relevant legal issues.Great advice. She advised me very wisely on every slippery turn I came across in my battle.Keeping reality and emotion separate, knows what she is doing, a very ethical office to deal with.Strong attention to detail, great communication.Each and every question i had was answered in timely manner.Opposition came up with all the claims you can think of, didn't lasted at all in front of Shea`s arguments.Not to miss Diana C,very professional and on the toes all the time. If you looking for an attorney who is ethical and credible.This is the office to reach out.Good Luck!

Posted by Dennis | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A Divorce Can Be Managed With Caring

I experienced a divorce after nearly 35 years of marriage. I did not see it coming even though I now understand I share some of the blame. It was devastating for me! It seemed like my life had ended. Shea was very sensitive and honest with me which made an impression during such a devastating tim...e of my life. I appreciated Shea's maturity and sensitivity and I felt I could trust her to have my best interests in mind. Shea stepped me through the divorce process with caring and understanding. I never felt hurried to make decisions. She even suggested I consider keeping my house which turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. This was just one of many decisions that helped me keep my life more normal. I am thankful that Shea was my legal counsel during those devastating times!

Posted by Scott | September 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A truly honest and excellent attorney

I can't imagine that anyone ever leaves a divorce attorney's office 'happy' (it's just not that kind of job), but I left Shea's office feeling that I had been well-represented, well-served, and cared about. Ms. Stevens was honest about the time the divorce would take and, equally importantly, honest... about the emotional and financial costs. She was an extraordinarily good listener and able to explain the relevant legal issues to me. I am also very grateful to her for helping me know when the time to make an offer and stick to it. Put simply, Shea is is extraordinary.

Posted by Chris | September 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Unethical and ineffective

I hired Ms. Stevens to represent me in my divorce. After spending almost 6 months racking up billable hours while getting pushed around by opposing counsel I have still yet to see a courtroom, an offer, or even a response from my spouse's side. Ms. Stevens proved to be inept as an attorney in almos...t every way possible, and I found out this week that she left her position to join the firm we are fighting in my case. She never once mentioned a conflict of interest to me and never notified me at all the she would be joining the other side. I was notified by the firm after she was already gone. I highly recommend seeking legal counsel elsewhere.

Shea Stevens

Replied last September 24, 2015

I understand the frustration by a client when his case is inconvenienced by a career move of his attorney. I was not authorized to discuss my move to a competitor firm by my employer that I was leaving the firm, so I do apologize for Chris' frustration with me not advising him I was no longer able to be the attorney on his case. However, my actions were never unethical, just frustrating from the standpoint of a client, and I understand that viewpoint.

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Shea Elizabeth Stevens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dana Parks

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

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Katherine Clevenger

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Stevens is an excellent family law attorney. I formerly worked with her at the same law firm, and since then I have advocated against her when we represented opposing parties. Ms. Stevens is blunt and straightforward, giving clients realistic expectations of their chances of succeeding in court. She looks for ways to resolve matters outside of court, but she won't back down when her client's interests are at stake. Ms. Stevens will take the time to educate you about the legal process and help you understand the tools available to try to reach your goals. She has excellent trial skills, and is experienced in the courtroom. I highly recommend Ms. Stevens for your family law needs."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Kansas Super Lawyers

2015

Best of the Bar, KC Business Journal

2015

Rising Star, Missouri Super Lawyers

2014

Best of the Bar, KC Business Journal

2009

Pro Bono Award, Kansas Bar Association

2008

Pro Bono Award, Kansas Bar Association

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, Burke McClasky Stevens

2013 - 2016

Attorney, Short Borth & Thilges

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Cordell and Cordell

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Law Office of Shea Stevens

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Novastar

2004 - 2006

Attorney, Sprint Nextel

Associations

2016 - Present

Kansas Women Attorneys Association

2016 - Present

Johnson County Bar Association

Family Law Section - Secretary

2015 - Present

American Inns of Court

2015 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Bar Leadership Academy Alumni

2013 - Present

Association for Women Lawyers

2005 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

2004 - Present

Johnson County Bar Association

2004 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Education

2004

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Kansas State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

KWAA Annual Meeting

2016 Family Law Update

2016

American Inns of Court

Child Support - Section E Adjustments

2015

American Inns of Court

UIFSA and UCCJEA

2015

American Inns of Court

From Intake to First Meeting with Client

2014

American Inn of Court

Evidentiary Issues in Family Law

2013

Johnson County Bar Association

Ethical Pitfalls in Family Law

2012

Johnson County Bar Association

Parenting Plans - Do's and Don'ts

Languages

English

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