Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy Chartered

Claimed

Attorneys, Bankruptcy Law Attorneys, Bankruptcy Services

Be the first to review!

CLOSED NOW

Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tomorrow: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

80 Years

in Business

(785) 232-2662Call Visit WebsiteVisit Website Map & DirectionsDirections800 SW Jackson St Ste 1310Topeka, KS 66612 Write a ReviewWrite Review

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Places Near Topeka with Attorneys

Tecumseh (8 miles)
Grantville (11 miles)
Berryton (13 miles)

More Info

Email

Extra Phones

Primary Phone: (785) 430-2000

Phone: (785) 232-2666

Phone: (785) 430-2000

Location

Merchant National Bank Bldg

Neighborhood

Downtown Topeka

AKA

Ludwig, Maren - Morris Laing Evans & Brock

Maren K Ludwig Atty

Morris Laing Evans Brock

Gilmore-Gaughan Julia

Ludwig, Maren

Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy Chartered

Sobba, Luke A - Morris Laing Evans & Brock

Other Link

http://www.morrislaing.com

Social Links

Categories

Gallery

Be the first to add a photo!

Reviews

Hi there!
Be the first to review!

Click to Rate

Details

Phone: (785) 232-2662

Address: 800 SW Jackson St Ste 1310, Topeka, KS 66612

Website: http://www.morrislaing.com

View similar Attorneys

Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy Chartered

Divorce
Child Support
We also have experience handling cases concerning minor children, where we represent clients in seeking orders that are in their children’s best interests. This includes modifications on custody, residency and parenting time. We assist our clients in formulating parenting time schedules, holiday-sharing plans and co-parenting orders for separated parents. We have experience determining child support orders under the Kansas Child Support Guidelines, including establishing child support and reviewing child support matters for increases or decreases.
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
We are skilled in drafting and reviewing both Premarital Agreements and Post-nuptial Agreements. We also will further represent our clients in divorce litigation involving these agreements, should it become necessary in the future.
Spousal Support
In the area of Family Law, Morris Laing attorneys will file and defend divorce, paternity, legal separation and annulment actions. We have experience in resolving complex financial issues including business valuations and high net worth divorces. We will assist clients in the valuation of assets and liabilities in their case, as well as provide advice on structuring final property settlements. We have experience in determining appropriate spousal maintenance orders on a case by case basis, including advice and recommendations on the spousal support amount, length of payments and terms on future support.
Legal Separation
Annulment

Criminal Defense
Our clients look to us for help in connection with a wide range of securities-related issues. The firm provides assistance, advice and representation on matters involving federal and state securities law, related transactional and compliance matters, investment regulatory issues, associated civil and administrative litigation and criminal defense of financial crimes. Attorneys in our firm have also successfully prosecuted suits against brokers failing to meet legal duties, and in securities arbitration claims against financial advisors and brokerage firms seeking the recovery of investment losses in a wide range of disputes.
Fraud
Morris Laing’s attorneys bring extensive experience to the securities field. Our attorneys in this area include an experienced civil litigator in securities fraud and the former general counsel for the Kansas Securities Commission.
Misdemeanors
DACA was implemented in 2012 to provide temporary legal status and work authorization to nearly 800,000 “dreamers,” who were brought to the United States as young children, with little or no memory of or connection to their birth countries. Participation in the program was limited to individuals: (1) brought to the U.S. before their 16th birthday; (2) under the age of 31; (3) who continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007; (4) who were in school, graduated or had obtained a high school diploma, a GED certificate, or were honorably discharged from the Armed Forces; and (5) without a criminal record involving a felony or significant misdemeanor. read more

Business and Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions
Morris Laing’s business clients range from local entrepreneurs to national corporations. These clients look to the firm for legal services relating to virtually every phase of their business, including planning, development and operations. Our expertise has assisted companies with raising capital, evaluating tax considerations, and executing mergers and acquisitions.
Business Formation
We can and have done it all. Litigation, tax advice, estate planning, business formation, mergers and acquisitions, oil and gas work –the list goes on and on. With multiple offices to serve you, we can be where you are when you need us most and we have attorneys licensed to practice in Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, and Florida.
Business Disputes
We have handled class action claims, disposition of estates, non-compete covenants and employment suits, tortious interference with contracts, land damage cases, contract disputes and a wide range of other matters on behalf of our clients. The firm has been involved in developing new theories of law in partnerships and in cases of first impression regarding insurance law. We have argued cases before state and federal courts throughout the nation.
Business Transactions
Morris Laing Law Firm has practiced civil litigation since its founding. We have represented both plaintiffs and defendants in matters ranging from the most simple contract disputes to complex multi-district federal court litigation. Our experience includes litigation in the areas of energy, employment, commercial transactions, banking, and personal injury.
Intellectual Property
Antitrust

Employment Discrimination
We conduct compliance audits and management training on regulated workplace Dos and Don’ts, including topics such as sexual harassment, employment discrimination, disability accommodation, union management relations, and disciplining and terminating employees. We work with employers to develop affirmative action plans, employee handbooks, and personnel policies. We also advise employers concerning employment laws affecting the acquisition, sale, closure, or relocation of facilities and the enforcement of employment agreements and covenants not to compete.
Employment Contract
We represent employers in class and individual employment litigation and regularly achieve defense judgments for employers. We also assist employers in the enforcement of employment agreements and covenants not to compete through appropriate injunctive relief. Our services include the representation of individuals in protected status claims in which we have achieved just resolutions. In addition, we represent clients in alternative dispute resolution processes, arbitrations, and due process hearings. We regularly assist clients in responding to charges and complaints filed with a broad range of administrative agencies, such as State Human Rights Commission, EEOC, OSHA, and Department of Labor.
Employment Litigation
Sexual Harassment
Every day brings new headlines and new allegations of sexual harassment levelled at big name individuals in television, Hollywood and Congress. Time spent on social media quickly demonstrates how many women are airing their own stories of harassment. Awareness, and a demand for retribution, is arguably at an all-time high. read more

Real Estate Transactions
Since the time of the firm’s founding, the small- and medium-sized business client has served as the mainstay of our practice. Morris Laing was recognized early in its history as a leader in representing the interests of independent oil and gas exploration companies. Over the years, our expertise in business law has grown to encompass other areas including banking, employment, taxation, securities, antitrust, energy, bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, intellectual property, ERISA and employee benefits, real estate transactions and land use, secured lending, healthcare and public utilities. Today, our business clients also count on us for help in matters as diverse as the formation of new business entities, franchising, contract negotiations and securities representation.
Land Use and Zoning
Morris Laing’s real estate attorneys can offer expertise in virtually all matters relating to the acquisition, development, and divestiture of residential and commercial property. The firm’s services also include title insurance review and curatives, negotiations, structuring and documenting transactions, assistance with land use planning, including zoning and platting, and compliance with code and related administrative requirements.

Personal Injury
Morris Laing specializes in truck accident cases, semi-truck accidents, car accidents For more information, please visit www.kansascollision.com, a Morris Laing site dedicated to personal injury law.
Medical Malpractice
Have You Been in a Car Accident, Semi-truck Accident, Suffered Medical Malpractice or Personal Injury? Morris Laing’s Personal Injury Lawyers are Ready to Fight for You.
Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Our firm provides clients with full-service legal expertise in a wide range of areas related to family law matters, including advice on issues involving tax, business, retirement and estate planning. Our services to family law clients include advising our clients, courtroom litigation, negotiating settlement agreements, and trial work.
Wills
Morris Laing offers a comprehensive array of estate planning services that includes Wills, Trusts (revocable, irrevocable, simple and complex), powers of attorney (financial and health), living wills, and any other documents necessary for your specific needs, along with relevant tax planning (estate, GST and income).
Trusts
Power of Attorney

Bankruptcy
Tax Law
For more than thirty years, Morris Laing has provided its clients comprehensive corporate, partnership and personal tax services. These services include assistance and representation at all stages of the taxing process, from initial planning through appearance in front of the taxing authority. We handle tax matters for all types of business entities (corporations, L.L.C.’s, partnerships, individuals) with respect to all varieties of tax — income, estate, gift, sales, use, personal property, ad valorem, property tax appeals, and others.

View All Services

Provided by