ABOUT US / OUR HERITAGE
Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., was founded in 1925 by Richard Stevens and John W. Brand to find practical legal solutions for people and businesses. From our early days before the Great Depression through all the turbulent events of the last century – we’ve grown and prospered with this simple mantra. Today, Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., continues to help its clients with all their legal needs by employing only the most respected attorneys with a broad range of experience. Our goal: to find practical legal solutions.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., we provide high-quality legal services at a reasonable cost. We seek to help our clients find practical solutions to legal issues. Whenever possible, we help our clients avoid legal problems before they occur. Should the worst happen, however, we are here to help them through any legal challenges they encounter. We always seek the best solution for our clients, whether in or out of the courtroom.
Collectively, our team of lawyers provides over 100 years of experience. Contact us today to learn what our legal team can do for you.
“Our job is to make our client's lives easier.” – Jack Brand.
AWARDS & RANKINGS
Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., attorneys have recently received the following individual recognition:
- Whitney L. Casement was selected by her peers for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognition in 2023 in Topeka, Kansas, in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Labor and Employment Law – Management, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, and Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers.
- Emily A. Donaldson, CELA, was selected by her peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Topeka, Kansas, in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.
- Bradley R. Finkeldei was selected by his peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas, in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Education Law, and Land Use & Zoning Law.
- Patricia E. Hamilton was selected by her peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Topeka, Kansas, in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy, and was named the 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in her practice areas in Topeka, Kansas.
- Thomas D. Haney was selected by his peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Topeka, Kansas, in the practice areas of Criminal Defense – General Practice and Criminal Defense – White-Collar.
- Matthew H. Hoy was selected by his peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas, in the practice area of Litigation – Trusts and Estates.
- Sherri E. Loveland was selected by her peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas, in the practice area of Family Law, and was named the 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in her practice area in Topeka, Kansas.
- Leslie M. Miller was selected by her peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas, in the practice area of Family Law.
- Kate Marples Simpson was selected by her peers for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® recognition in 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas, in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Bankruptcy, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, and Municipal Law.
- Wesley F. Smith was selected by his peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas, in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
- Molly M. Wood was selected by her peers for Best Lawyers® recognition in 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas, in the practice area of Elder Law.
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Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., has received the following firm recognition in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings.
- 2021 Tier 1 Firm (the highest level) in the Topeka Metropolitan region in the practice areas of: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense – General Practice, Education Law, Family Law, and Trusts & Estates Law; and
- 2021 Tier 2 Firm in the Topeka Metropolitan region in the practice areas of: Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Criminal Defense – White-Collar, Land Use & Zoning Law, Litigation—Bankruptcy, Litigation—Trusts & Estates, and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.
Stevens & Brand, L.L.P. carries the highest rating attainable by a firm according to Martindale-Hubbell standards of excellence and by peer review.
CHARITABLE SPONSORSHIPS
We at Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., recognize our responsibility to make a positive difference in the Douglas County community. Since our firm was founded in 1925, we have demonstrated our commitment in this area through active support of a wide variety of causes and organizations. In order to effectively and prudently fund worthwhile projects, our charitable giving interests are focused on organizations which are active in the Douglas County community. Because we know that general operations is often the most difficult expense to raise funds for, we are committed to supporting fundraising events rather than the purchase of specific items. Finally, in an attempt to help as many worthwhile organizations as possible, it is our intent not to fund the same organization in consecutive years.
Agencies interested in receiving funds from Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., must complete our Charitable Contribution Application. The Contributions Review Committee accepts applications throughout the year, but only awards grants on February 1 and August 1 of each year. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you need more information, call us today at 785-843-0811!