Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Kansas City
Whitsitt & Whitsitt has built a reputation for delivering quality legal representation to Kansas City residents, rooted in over 40 years of combined legal experience. Our firm prioritizes meticulous preparation and client collaboration to fully understand individual goals, ensuring tailored strategies for success. Licensed in Kansas and Missouri, we offer expertise in divorce and family law, real estate transactions, business organization, civil litigation, and appellate practice.Our commitment to client-centered service emphasizes respect, transparency, and advocacy, with a focus on resolving legal issues efficiently while maintaining professionalism. We selectively take cases to ensure dedicated representation and have handled complex matters including high-asset divorces, business disputes, and appellate cases.
Services
Divorce Law
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Business Law
Civil Litigation
Appellate Practice
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in Kansas and Missouri courts.
- Our client-centered approach ensures personalized attention to individual goals.
- We handle complex cases including high-asset divorces and business litigation.
- Our attorneys are licensed in both Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions.
- We maintain a selective caseload to ensure dedicated representation.
What people say
Professional and efficient
Honesty and integrity
Calm and supportive
Amicable resolutions
Client-centered approach
Services
Divorce Law
We provide comprehensive representation in divorce proceedings, including high-asset cases, property division, and premarital agreements. Our attorneys focus on minimizing conflict while protecting client interests through negotiation or litigation. With decades of experience, we handle complex financial matters involving stock options, S corporations, and business valuations.
Family Law
Our practice includes child custody cases requiring mediation preparation and trial representation. We guide clients through Kansas and Missouri custody laws, focusing on achieving outcomes that serve children's best interests while advocating for parental rights in contested cases.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions and disputes. Services include contract review, defect claims, and litigation. Our experience includes handling complex cases like construction defect lawsuits and property purchase disputes, with a focus on protecting client investments.
Business Law
We assist small businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, and transactional matters. Our services include creating operating agreements, handling business sales, and resolving shareholder disputes. We also provide strategic counsel on non-compete agreements and corporate restructuring.
Civil Litigation
Our firm handles civil litigation matters including breach of contract, business disputes, and appellate cases. With over 30 appellate cases handled, we represent clients in trial courts and appeals across Kansas and Missouri, focusing on practical solutions and cost-effective defense strategies.
People
Michael Whitsitt
Attorney
Practicing since 1972, Michael Whitsitt brings over 40 years of legal experience to complex cases. He focuses on family law, real estate, and business litigation, maintaining a client-centered approach with a strong advocacy record in Kansas and Missouri courts.
Questions
What areas of law does Whitsitt & Whitsitt specialize in?
We specialize in family law, divorce, real estate transactions, business law, civil litigation, and appellate practice.
How long has the firm been practicing law in Kansas City?
Our attorneys have over 40 years of combined experience serving Kansas City residents.
Do you handle complex or high-asset divorce cases?
Yes, we have significant experience with high-asset divorces involving business valuations and property disputes.
Can you represent clients in both Kansas and Missouri courts?
Our attorneys are licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions.
How does the firm approach client communication?
We prioritize clear communication, regular updates, and preparing clients for all stages of legal proceedings.
