Patton Wagner and Associates, P.C. is a suburban law firm located in Liberty, Missouri. The law firm was founded in 1987 by Gary K. Patton, who has been practicing law in the Liberty area since 1980. Patton Wagner has been recognized by the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers as an AV rated law firm which means it has been rated by other lawyers and judges to have the highest possible Peer Review Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards. Our law firm consistently receives the highest possible ratings in “client satisfaction”. We believe that is because we adhere to one guiding principle: We treat all of our clients like we would like to be treated. All of our attorneys are dedicated to providing the best possible legal representation for each client at a fair price.
Ms. Wagner has practiced in the areas of Real Estate, Probate and Estate Planning, but she now primarily practices in the area of Family Law, including divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, modifications and paternity.
Child Custody and Visitation
Ms. Dunn practices Family Law in Clay, Platte, Jackson and other surrounding counties, specializing in divorce proceedings, child custody, support matters, paternity and modifications. Her practice extends into guardianship, traffic and minor criminal offenses. In addition, she often assists families find resolution peacefully outside of the courtroom by serving as a trained mediator.
Adoption
Our firm has been handling in-state, interstate and international adoptions for over 30 years. We handle step-parent adoptions, private placement adoptions, placements through Social Services and agency placements. We represent both birth parents and adoptive parents in adoption matters.
Paternity
Guardianship
Our firm can assist you with all aspects of a guardianship and/or conservatorship, for both adults and minors, whether it be having a guardian/conservator appointed or defending an action to appoint a guardian/conservator or assisting with the ongoing responsibilities of an appointed Guardian or Conservator.
Spousal Support
Family law matters which our firm can assist with include Adoption (both Domestic and Foreign), Divorce, Drafting and Review of Pre and Post-Nuptial Agreements, Legal separation, Annulment, Paternity, Child custody and Visitation, Child support, Spousal Support...
Our firm also handles offenses for driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Traffic Violations
Many people wrongly believe that traffic violations are insignificant and not worth defending. Under Missouri law, traffic violations can result in points on your driving record and the accumulation of points can result in serious penalties, including the suspension of your driving privileges. Our traffic attorneys can keep points off your record, ensure you keep your driving privileges and prevent increases in insurance premiums.
The attorneys at Patton Wagner & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.C. have extensive experience in helping and representing business owners and entrepreneurs. If you are thinking about startingn a business, we can help you form an entity that best fits your needs and the needs of your new business. If your business is already up and running, our attorneys are here to provide counsel regarding potential liabilities, draft contracts and help you resolve disputes with competitors, customers, venders, employees and other third parties.
Buying and selling real estate can be an exciting but stressful time in one’s life. Patton Wagner & Associates, P.C. handles all aspects of real estate transactions, including but not being limited to: negotiating and drafting real estate contracts, boundary disputes, defects in title and undisclosed defects discovered after closing. Over the years we have represented both buyers and sellers in both commercial and residential real estate transactions.
Real Estate Transactions
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Our firm also handles landlord-tenant matters. We draft and review leases on behalf of both landlords and tenants. We also handle evictions, unlawful detainer actions and the collection of rent and damages resulting from the breach of a lease agreement.
After law school, Mr. Woody clerked for the Honorable Zel M. Fischer of the Missouri Supreme Court from 2011-2013. He joined Morrow Willnauer Church, LLC in 2013 where he litigated civil cases in the areas of insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, business and commercial litigation, professional liability, and personal injury. Mr. Woody has authored appellate briefs to the state appellate courts in Missouri and Kansas and to federal appellate courts. He joined Patton Wagner & Associates, P.C. in 2018 where he mainly concentrates on civil litigation.
Mr. Patton practices primarily in the areas of Adoptions, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Probate, Probate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning and Business Law.
Wills
Preparing an estate plan can be one of the most important things you can do to provide for your family and loved ones in the unfortunate event of your death. For over 30 years, our firm has been working with individuals and families to assure that their wishes are set forth in accordance with Missouri law, so that their assets are not held up in probate or litigation following their death. Because we also practice in the area of probate and trust litigation, we are able to anticipate the potential issues that can arise and take that into account in assuring our clients’ estate plans are in order.
Trusts
Mr. Patton practices in the areas of Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Probate, Wills & Trusts, Durable Power of Attorneys, Health Care Directives, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Decedent’s Estates.
If you find yourself facing harassing creditors, wage garnishment, medical debts, foreclosure, repossession or any other financial stresses, we are here to help.