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Wesley F. Smith

Wesley F. Smith

5.0
11 reviews

900 Massachusetts Street, Suite 500, P.O. Box 189, Lawrence, KS 66044-0189

General Practice, Bankruptcy Law, Litigation-Business and Commercial and 4 more

About Wesley F. Smith

Wesley F. Smith is a lawyer practicing general practice, bankruptcy law, litigation-business and commercial and 4 other areas of law. Wesley received a B.S. degree from Oklahoma State University in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years. Wesley practices at Stevens & Brand, L.L.P. in Lawrence, KS.

Wesley F. Smith (Lawrence, Kansas)

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Wesley F. Smith got this award in 2021

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Value for Money
5.0
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 25, 2018
Hired Attorney

Wes is a great guy, very easy to work with. He knows his business, and he treats his clientele respectfully. He is great at problem-solving, and he has an incredibly sharp mind. You never have to explain something twice with him. You won't be disappointed if you retain Wes.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 24, 2018
Hired Attorney

Wes is a down-to-earth lawyer that provides real value for the client.

Traffic Violations
Posted by anonymous
April 21, 2018
Hired Attorney

Wes was very knowledgeable and helpful in helping me get some parking tickets taken care of. He was very understanding and offered options that met my circumstances. I highly recommend him for your legal needs!

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney

Wes is a stellar attorney and looks out for his clients. I highly recommend Wes.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney

An excellent attorney, who was personable, understandable, and effective. I will seek his assistance again.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney

Extremely grateful to everything Wes Smith did for us. It has been 4 years now and I still think of him and how kind he was to us and how he made the whole process tolerable. He is a very honest and good man and we really appreciate him.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney

Wes is a very knowledgeable and caring attorney. He is a fierce advocate for his clients tempered with a level of knowledge and experiences that allows him to provide strong and meaningful counsel to his clients. I turn to him whenever I have a bankruptcy question and am never disappointed . I wholeheartedly recommend Wes Smith.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney

Wesley F. Smith was a pleasure to work with. Results were fast and smooth.

Banking Law
Posted by anonymous
April 20, 2018
Hired Attorney

Mr. Smith provides a common sense approach to legal issues that is hard to find in the industry. Wes brings a business acumen to the table that adds a tremendous amount of value. His representation on behalf of the bank has exceeded expectations. Wes and his firm are considered valuable business partners.

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Services

Areas of Law

  • General Practice
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Bankruptcy Law
  • Business Law 2
    • Litigation-Business and Commercial
    • Business Reorganization
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Debtor and Creditors' Rights
  • Banking Law
  • Agricultural Law 1
    • Agriculture

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Stevens & Brand, L.L.P.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    In re: Miller, 270 B.R. 303 (D. Kan. 2001). In re: Tuttle, 291 F. 3d 1238 (10th Cir. 2002). In re: Mall, 2004 WL 2187166 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2004). In re: Sherlock, 2008 WL 4277719 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2008). In re: Boerger, 2009 WL 2240391 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2009). In re: Black Angus Holdings, LLC, 434 B.R. 612 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2010). In re: Bouton, 434 B.R. 624 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2010).

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1998, Kansas
    1998, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
    2002, U.S. District Court, District of Missouri
    2007, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
    2010, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
    United States Bankruptcy Court for the Districts of Kansas, Western Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado
    Memberships
    Douglas County Bar Association
    Topeka Bar Association (1998—
    Nominating Committee, 2005
    Vice President, Young Lawyer Division, 2000-2001
    Membership Chairman, Young Lawyer Division, 1998-1999)
    Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council (1998—
    President, 2002-2003)
    American Inns of Court, Topeka Inn
    Barrister (1999-2008
    Program Director, 2002-2003)
    Lawrence Inn (2008—)
    U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas (Bench Bar Committee, 2004-2007)
    Kansas Bar Association (President, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section, 2007-2008)
    Continuing Legal Education (Committee Chairperson, 2008-2011).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Kansas School of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Oklahoma State University
    Class of 1991
    B.S.
    Agricultural Economics
  • Special Agencies
    American Bankruptcy Institute
    American Inns of Court
    Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council
    Topeka Lawyers Club.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1967
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1967

Wesley F. Smith

Partner at Stevens & Brand, L.L.P.
5.0
11 reviews

900 Massachusetts Street, Suite 500P.O. Box 189Lawrence, KS 66044-0189U.S.A.

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