Gates Shields Ferguson Swall Hammond P.A.

Practice Areas

• Labor & Employment

  At Gates Shields, we provide legal guidance for both sides of the employer-employee relationship. Employment and labor law claims can be very sensitive and complex. It is important to retain a trusted attorney who can help you navigate the case with ease. Both employers and employees alike can benefit from the counsel of a knowledgeable labor and employment law attorney when they feel their rights have been violated or they have been accused of wrongdoing.

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• Business Law

  At Gates Shields, you can work with a team of seasoned business law attorneys in Overland Park who have handled thousands of legal issues for business owners and corporations in the region since 1980. Our team brings more than 260 years of combined legal experience to your business law matter with dynamic, creative, and results-driven service.

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• Construction Law

  Our construction law attorneys in Overland Park and Liberty understand that when you seek legal counsel, you want a firm that offers efficiency, practical strategies, and dedication to your unique needs and goals. With our cutting-edge approach and honed litigation skills, we have what it takes to resolve your matter effectively.

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• Estate Planning & Probate

  Gates Shields can help you draft an estate plan and navigate the complexities of probate. Our firm provides focused legal representation in these important areas and has established itself as a long-standing presence in the Kansas City area. With over 260 combined years of legal experience, our team is poised to offer you the trusted and reliable counsel you need to create a comprehensive estate plan or help you achieve your goals in probate.

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• Family Law

  Every family law case is unique and requires a personalized approach. Our Overland Park family lawyers will work diligently to resolve your matter with a strategic plan aimed at meeting your needs and goals, whether it is filing for divorce, negotiating custody and visitation, or another complex family law matter.

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• Fires & Explosions

  At Gates Shields , we know how to investigate and litigate fire and explosion injury and damage claims. These are often complex cases, so be sure to take advantage of the high-quality counsel we offer. Our legal team has been handling injury cases for clients throughout the Kansas City area since 1980.

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• Government

  At Gates Shields, we offer experienced legal representation for individuals and businesses facing any type of issue involving a governmental agency or law. We also have vast experience representing government entities in Kansas. Whether you need legal guidance as a business owner, a private citizen, a fundraising committee for political action, a political candidate, or even a government official or entity, our firm can provide knowledgeable assistance.

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• Insurance Law

  At Gates Shields Ferguson Swall Hammond P.A., we handle all matters related to insurance, including coverage disputes, bad faith, and subrogation. Our firm offers abundant experience in the area of insurance law to both individuals and businesses in the Kansas City area, as well as regionally. If you are an individual or business owner involved in an insurance dispute, we highly recommend that you consult with one of our Overland Park insurance lawyers to determine where you stand and what can be done to resolve your case as efficiently as possible.

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• Real Estate Law

  Many aspects of real estate law call for the services of an experienced attorney. These can involve acquiring, managing, developing, exchanging, renting or leasing, or selling. Issues can arise during such matters that not only involve buyers, managers, and sellers but homeowner associations and local governments. As both skilled negotiators and litigators, we can help ensure that your transaction is completed with your best interests in mind or that your lawsuit is handled properly.

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