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Cavanaugh, Biggs & Lemon, P.A. Pro

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52 reviews

3200 SW Huntoon, Topeka, KS 66604-1606, U.S.A.

General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts, Civil, Appellate and 20 more

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About Cavanaugh, Biggs & Lemon, P.A.

A dynamic and versatile firm with an aggressive trial and appellate practice supported by state of the art research capabilities. The firm represents clients injured by automobile, industrial accidents, and defective products. The firm's business litigation and transaction department utilizes the latest technology to identify and meet the needs of its corporate and business clients. The criminal defense section of the firm discreetly and professionally defends and protects the rights of its clients in municipal, state and federal courts.

 

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 08, 2010
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Transportation
Posted by anonymous
May 18, 2011
Hired Attorney Thomas G. Lemon

Very Professional, might have a little to much on his plate at times for personal satisfaction. Seemed preoccupied at times during communications, as if his mind was elsewhere. I'm sure he had other important cases going on at the same time. I thought the price was a little high but who wouldn't I guess.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2011
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Tom Lemon didn't really try in court, he basically let the judge and opposing counsel do whatever they felt like, and didn't object to a single thing that was presented by the opposing lawyer. He didn't even have a clear course of our defense. All I got was a never ending restraining order against me, loss of my job as a police officer, and a bill for $6000. Oh yeah, and a offer from Tom Lemon to handle the appeal at $250 an hour.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 26, 2015
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Rude, indecisive, inconsiderate & sloppy. Never could I reach him by phone and rarely did he return calls. Hung up on me more than once and no showed for a meeting. He was constantly belittling, condescending, irritable and annoyed. Important statements, questions, answers and facts would change daily or get confused. If I said anything I was wrong even if I was told by him previously. Any attempt to question him was met with hostility. Cut my losses and hired another attorney with no regrets.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 01, 2024
Hired Attorney Thomas G. Lemon

This attorney is one of the worst attorneys Topeka Kansas has to offer. He does not care, respond, respect, or even acknowledge his clients as a human being! This attorney I wouldn’t recommend to represent a frog if you want to lose your case then he is recommended.

Civil Practice
Posted by anonymous
September 04, 2024
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I had the misfortune of dealing with Jim Biggs from Cavanaugh, Biggs & Lemon, P.A., and I feel compelled to warn others about the deeply unethical behavior I witnessed. My experience with Jim Biggs was one where professionalism and truth were blatantly disregarded in favor of dishonesty and manipulation. First and foremost, Jim Biggs's actions in court were shocking. He not only misrepresented facts but actively engaged in perjury. His willingness to lie under oath is a direct assault on the justice system and should raise serious red flags for anyone considering his legal services. Rather than upholding the standards of truth and fairness, Biggs seems more than comfortable bending — or outright breaking — the rules to serve his own agenda. Beyond his unethical courtroom behavior, Jim Biggs demonstrated a complete lack of integrity. His manipulative tactics and disregard for legal ethics make him a

 
Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
October 29, 2020
Hired Attorney James B. Biggs

Not a good lawyer at all. If he dosnt go behind your back and make a deal with your company he will show up to court completely not ready.

Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
October 27, 2020
Hired Attorney James B. Biggs

Horrible pretty much double crossed me with the company and another employee. All he had to do is request that the employee show up to court. But said he coudlnt get the guys attorney to agree... Come to find out HE was the guys attorney.

DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
October 18, 2017
Hired Attorney Thomas G. Lemon

I would not recommend Thomas Lemon to anyone. He was unprofessional, unknowledgeable, and, quite frankly, rude.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • General Civil Practice in all State and Federal Courts
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Appellate
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Litigation
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Negligence
  • Products Liability
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Commercial
  • Insurance
  • Corporate Law 1
    • Corporate
  • Business Law 1
    • Business
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Criminal
  • Real Estate
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Trust
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Employment Law
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Probate
  • Construction Law
  • Workers Compensation 1
    • Workers Compensation Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Law Enforcement Litigation
  • Education Law 1
    • School Law
  • Animal Law
  • Other 3
    • Civil
    • Family
    • Disciplinary Proceedings

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  • Firm History
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    1978

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Highway Oil Co.; West Ridge Animal Hospital, P.A.; Davin Electric, Inc.; Brier Payne Meade Insurance; Strathman Sales Company, Inc.; Kansas National Education Association; Cook, Flatt & Strobel Engineers, P.A.; Cavanaugh & Porter, P.A.; Linn Willow Creek Dairy, LLC; Fraternal Order of Police Legal Defense Plan; Kid Stuff Marketing, Inc.; Mystere Living & Healthcare, Inc.; Alegria Living & Healthcare, Inc.; Animal Clinic of North Topeka, P.A.; Family Pet Hospital, P.A.; Gage Center Dental Group, P.A.; Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home; Midwest Radiology Institute, P.A.; Midland Contractors, Inc.; Oskaloosa Animal Clinic, P.A.; Plumbing by Carlson, Inc.; Kelley Construction Co.; Capitol Federal Savings; The Gray Insurance Co.; United Fire Group; Medicalodges, Inc.; CNA Financial Corporation; Phoenix Home Care, Inc.; Phoenix Healthcare Holdings, Inc.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Highway Oil Co.; Workingman's Friend Oil Co.; Davin Electric, Inc.; FryeAllen Advertising, Inc.; Brier Payne Meade Insurance; Strathman Sales Company, Inc.; Kansas National Education Association; Cook, Flatt & Strobel, Engineers, P.A.; Fraternal Order of Police Legal Defense Plan; West Ridge Animal Hospital, P.A.

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3200 SW HuntoonTopeka, KS 66604-1606U.S.A.

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