- Divorce
- Child SupportChild support – We can help you determine a fair and reasonable payment amount based on the laws and guidelines of your specific county and state.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody and visitation – We advocate on your behalf to protect your parental rights and relationship with your child(ren).
- AdoptionMs. Rosenberg joined Krigel & Krigel, P.C. in 1986. She concentrates her practice in the area of adoptions, including private adoptions, agency adoptions, step-parent adoptions, interstate adoptions, second-parent adoptions, and same-sex adoptions.
- PaternityAs a Kansas City native, Sammi attended undergrad at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and, in 2012, moved to Miami, Florida for law school. Since graduating cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, Sammi has returned to Kansas City and focuses on family law litigation including custody, divorce, child support, modification actions, paternity actions, adoptions, surrogacy, and appellate work. Sammi is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas and maintains good standing with the Florida bar.
- Premarital AgreementPrenuptial and postnuptial agreements – These agreements outline each party’s property and financial rights and responsibilities in a contractual agreement either before or after marriage.
- GuardianshipGuardianships and conservatorships – We can help you seek or contest these actions through the courts in relation to an adult or minor allegedly in need of a legal protection.
- Spousal SupportSpousal Support/Maintenance – This may include temporary or permanent support awards determined by the laws and guidelines of your specific county and state.
- Wrongful DeathIf you or a loved one has a suffered a serious injury in Kansas or Missouri, a Krigel & Krigel personal injury attorney can help protect your right to full compensation. Our attorneys also represent family members in cases of wrongful death and claims for workers’ compensation.
- Business DisputesKrigel & Krigel’s business law team provides the legal advice you need during the life of your business. Running a business is rewarding—and risky. From start to finish, our business attorneys help you maximize your company’s potential while protecting your interests and limiting financial hazards.
- Business TransactionsBuying and selling commercial real estate includes many risks that are not involved in the average purchase or sale of a home. Commercial transactions are guided by the doctrine of caveat emptor—let the buyer beware—with few protections built in. An experienced commercial real estate attorney can help you understand the risks and limit them. At Krigel & Krigel, our Kansas City real estate attorneys advise business owners on all of the legal issues that may be involved in the purchase or sale of commercial property.
- Limited Liability Companies
- Unfair CompetitionBusiness litigation, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference, copyright and trademark infringements, fraud and misrepresentation, partnership disputes, unfair competition lawsuits, collection lawsuits, and more.
- Workers CompensationThis list is not comprehensive. If you were injured by negligence in another way (such as in a slip and fall accident), don't hesitate to call our firm. When you need it most, we will be right there to help.
- Wrongful TerminationLara focuses her practice on all aspects of employment law. She represents individuals and businesses in a wide variety of matters, including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, and wrongful discharge claims.
- Employment DiscriminationThe Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, disability, sex, and national origin within the sectors of housing, employment, and places of public accommodation. It also prohibits age discrimination in employment, as well as familial status in housing.
- Employment ContractLara counsels clients on a variety of human-resources issues to assist them in preventing employment claims from arising. She works with businesses and non-profit organizations to develop personnel policies and employee handbooks, drafts and negotiates employment contracts, and assists clients in complying with state and federal employment laws. Lara also has extensive experience in advising clients on restrictive covenants, including non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements.
- Employment LitigationOur vast experience on both sides of employment disputes gives our law firm unique insight and skill in identifying, litigating, and resolving issues to our client’s benefit.
- Non-compete Agreement
- Severance Agreement
- Sexual HarassmentWhether you run a business or an educational institution, dealing with claims of workplace discrimination or sexual harassment is stressful and worrisome. These cases require a detailed investigation, and you want to ensure that your investigation is handled thoroughly and ethically. In these cases, it is highly recommended that you hire a neutral third-party to help you manage and conduct your investigation.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Premises Liability
- Eminent Domain
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryUnfortunately, many of us find ourselves involved in disputes with others that do not resolve easily. This occurs every day for businesses as well as individuals. When other methods, such as negotiation or mediation, fail to bring about the desired result, litigation becomes necessary. These disputes can range from a breach of contract in a business context, to personal injury or civil rights matters, to a contentious divorce or custody battle.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Estate PlanningEstate planning is often an area that people put off confronting or never tackle at all. While it can be uncomfortable to contemplate your own passing, if you own anything at all, a plan is necessary if you want to ensure that your assets go to the people you choose. Whether to protect your business, your investments, or what you own for your family’s future, estate plans are as individual as you are. They can and should reflect the unique circumstances of your situation, taking into account the overall tax consequences and administration expenses involved.
- Wills
- Trusts
- Power of AttorneyPowers of Attorney. These documents allow you to designate someone to act on your behalf for financial purposes. They may be a current Power of Attorney or a “springing†Power of Attorney that does not go into effect unless you become incapacitated.
- ProbateProbate is the court-managed proceeding where assets are retitled and distributed according to a will or state law if the person passed away without a will. The probate process can be time-consuming, frustrating, and difficult in addition to the stress and grief of coping with the loss of a loved one.
- BankruptcyDana has been practicing in the area of consumer bankruptcy since 2007. She joined Krigel & Krigel, P.C., in 2009, and continues to concentrate her practice in the area of bankruptcy. Dana routinely represents individuals in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in Missouri and Kansas and represents creditors in both states as well.
- Foreclosure
- Tax LawThe experience level of Krigel and Krigel’s estate planning team enables us to offer the high-quality service you need in a cost-effective manner. Our estate planning attorneys understand the various forms of ownership, classes of assets, legal documentation, and numerous related tax issues essential to developing a vital and comprehensive estate plan. After reviewing your assets and your goals, our estate planning attorneys will guide you through the document-drafting and review process, and help you understand how to title and transfer your assets into any newly-established trusts.