Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Liberal, KS
Sharp McQueen, P.A has provided continuous legal representation since 1925, serving individuals, families, and businesses across Southwestern Kansas. Our team of seasoned attorneys brings decades of combined experience in diverse legal fields, including family law, criminal defense, business litigation, and estate planning. We prioritize personalized client service, combining deep local knowledge with a commitment to ethical advocacy.Our attorneys maintain active roles in professional organizations while delivering practical legal solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances. With offices in Liberal, Kansas, we remain dedicated to upholding the firm's legacy of excellence through responsive, client-focused legal counsel.
Services
Domestic Relations
Probate & Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Injury Law
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Contract Law
Litigation
Insurance Defense
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly a century of continuous legal practice in Southwestern Kansas
- Our attorneys maintain active roles in state and national legal organizations
- We provide personalized legal strategies for complex family and business matters
- Our team includes former Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission members
- We combine traditional values with modern legal strategies for practical solutions
What people say
Experienced attorneys
Dedicated legal advocates
Compassionate support
Exceptional service
Deep local knowledge
Services
Domestic Relations
Our domestic relations practice addresses complex family legal matters including divorce proceedings, child custody modifications, and guardianship arrangements. We provide compassionate guidance through emotionally challenging situations while protecting client interests. Our attorneys handle prenuptial agreements, adoption processes, and post-divorce modifications with sensitivity and legal precision.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges ranging from DUI offenses to felony prosecutions. Our experienced trial attorneys develop strategic defense approaches for both misdemeanor and traffic infractions. With decades of courtroom experience, we protect client rights through all stages of the criminal justice process while maintaining attorney-client confidentiality.
Probate & Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and advanced directives to ensure client wishes are honored. We guide executors through probate proceedings and assist with Medicaid planning and conservatorship arrangements. Our attorneys help families navigate complex estate matters while minimizing legal complications for future generations.
Business Law
We provide comprehensive legal support for business formation, contract negotiations, and employment matters. Our services include LLC and corporation establishment, employment policy development, and commercial dispute resolution. We help businesses navigate regulatory requirements while minimizing legal risks through proactive counsel.
Personal Injury Law
Our injury law practice represents clients seeking compensation for workplace accidents and negligence-related injuries. We handle automobile accident claims, slip-and-fall cases, and workers' compensation matters. Our attorneys advocate for clients' rights to medical treatment and financial recovery while negotiating with insurance providers on their behalf.
People
Shirla R. McQueen
Attorney
Shirla R. McQueen specializes in civil litigation and insurance defense with over 35 years of legal experience. She graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1987 and previously served as Assistant General Counsel for the Kansas Corporation Commission. She maintains active memberships in multiple legal associations.
James C. Dodge
Attorney
James C. Dodge handles civil litigation and estate planning matters with expertise in agricultural and banking law. He graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law in 1998 and serves clients across Southwestern Kansas. His practice includes wills, probate, and real estate law.
Kerry E. McQueen
Managing Attorney
Kerry E. McQueen leads the firm with over 55 years of legal experience, specializing in civil litigation and workers' compensation law. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he has served on multiple judicial committees and maintains active trial practice in state and federal courts.
Questions
What types of domestic relations cases do you handle?
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody modifications, adoption processes, and guardianship arrangements with compassionate legal representation.
Can you assist with business formation in Kansas?
Yes, we help establish LLCs and corporations while providing ongoing legal counsel for employment matters and contract negotiations.
Do you represent clients in criminal defense cases?
Our experienced trial attorneys defend clients facing DUI charges, drug offenses, and all levels of criminal prosecutions.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer wills, trusts, advanced directives, and Medicaid planning to ensure your wishes are properly documented.
How do I schedule a legal consultation?
Contact us at 620-624-2548 to speak with an attorney during our regular business hours Monday through Friday.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southwestern Kansas with our main office located in Liberal, Kansas.