Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kansas City Since 1926
Since 1926, Payne & Jones has provided practical legal solutions tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals across the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our firm combines decades of legal expertise with a client-focused approach, serving clients in both Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions including Johnson County and Kansas City. We specialize in business law, estate planning, family law, and litigation, offering comprehensive legal services backed by a tradition of excellence.Our attorneys are recognized for their ability to handle complex legal challenges while maintaining a commitment to efficiency and cost-effective solutions. With a history spanning nearly a century, we remain one of the region's oldest and most respected chartered law firms, prioritizing personalized service and practical problem-solving at the speed of modern business.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Litigation
Adoption
Zoning
Corporate Law
Probate
Real Estate Law
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of legal experience serving Kansas City businesses and families
- Our attorneys practice in all Kansas and Missouri state courts including Johnson County
- We provide full-service legal solutions for business owners and individuals
- Our team includes recognized experts in family law and business litigation
- We combine traditional values with modern, efficient legal service delivery
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal support for companies operating across state lines. We assist with entity formation, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys bring decades of experience representing closely held businesses in both Kansas and Missouri jurisdictions.
Estate Planning
We offer tailored estate planning solutions including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets and ensure proper distribution while navigating complex probate processes. Services cover both simple and sophisticated estate planning needs.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce, child custody, support matters, and adoption cases. We provide compassionate representation while maintaining courtroom effectiveness. Attorneys have built a reputation for resolving complex family law issues in both Kansas and Missouri courts.
Litigation
We represent clients in civil litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions. Our practice includes commercial disputes, personal injury claims, and appellate representation. Attorneys combine trial experience with strategic settlement approaches to achieve favorable outcomes.
Adoption
Our adoption services guide families through the legal process of expanding their households. We handle both domestic and international adoptions, working with clients to meet all statutory requirements. Attorneys provide support from initial petitions through final court approvals.
Questions
What areas of law do you practice?
We specialize in business law, estate planning, family law, litigation, and adoption services across Kansas and Missouri.
How long have you served the Kansas City area?
Our firm has provided legal services to Kansas City businesses and families since 1926.
Do you handle cases in both Kansas and Missouri?
Yes, our attorneys practice in all courts across Kansas and Missouri, including Johnson County and Kansas City.
What makes your firm different?
We combine nearly a century of legal experience with practical solutions tailored to modern business needs.
