1.
Mark S. GunnisonTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1981
College: University of Kansas, B.A., with honors, 1978
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Workers Compensation, Appellate Practice, Personal Injury
Membership:
Wyandotte County, Johnson County, Kansas and American (Member, Sections on: Tort and Insurance Practice Litigation) Bar Associations Kansas Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
2.
James J. CramerTitle: Member
Law School: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1987
College: University of Kansas, B.S., with distinction, 1984
Admitted: Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Products Liability, Employment Discrimination
Membership:
Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar.
3.
Peter C. SimonsenTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 2010
College: University of Kansas, B.A., 2007
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Domestic Relations; Estate Planning; Probate; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation
Membership: Missouri Bar Association.
4.
Steven L. PasserTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1991
College: Yeshiva University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1979; James Striar University, A.A., valedictorian, summa cum laude, 1979; University of Iowa, M.F.A., 1981
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1991
Practice Area: Business Law, Taxation, Real Estate, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Special Education
Membership:
Kansas City Metropolitan, Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar.
5.
Eric L. HansenTitle: Partner
Law School: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1974
College: University of Kansas, B.S., 1971
Admitted: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1974
Practice Area:
Membership: Johnson County and Kansas Bar Associations; American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
6.
Kelly J. H. ClarkTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: University of Kansas, B.S., 1997
Admitted: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area:
Membership: Johnson County and Kansas Bar Associations; The Missouri Bar; National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Kansas Chapter); National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Missouri Chapter).
7.
Jon W. GilchristTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1988
College: Fort Hays State University; University of Kansas, B.S., with distinction, 1985
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Banking Law, Employee Benefits, Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
Membership:
Johnson County, Kansas City Metropolitan, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar American Society of Association Executives (Member, Legal Section) National Center for Employee Ownership.
8.
Tyler PetersTitle: Member
Law School: University of Missouri at Kansas City, J.D., 1991
College: University of Kansas, B.S., 1988
Admitted: University of Missouri at Kansas City, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Business Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Employment Litigation
Membership:
Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar.
9.
W. C. JonesTitle: Member
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area:
Membership:
10.
John H. Johntz, Jr.Title: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1965
College: Harvard University, A.B., 1959
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1965
Practice Area: Family Law
Membership:
Johnson County (Chairman, Domestic Relations Bench/Bar Committee, 1987-1990), Kansas and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
11.
Thomas K. JonesTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1974
College: University of Kansas, B.S., 1970
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1974
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Taxation, Real Estate, Business Planning, Business Organization, Business Transactions
Membership:
Johnson County, Kansas and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants.
12.
David K. MartinTitle: Member
Law School: Washburn University of Topeka, J.D., with honors, 1976
College: University of Kansas, B.A., 1971
Admitted: Washburn University of Topeka, J.D., with honors, 1976
Practice Area: Domestic Relations, Litigation, Personal Injury
Membership:
Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations.
13.
Jodde Olsen LanningTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1980
College: University of Kansas, B.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Taxation, Real Estate, Business Planning, Business Organization, Business Transactions
Membership:
Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations.
14.
Thomas L. GriswoldTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1981
College: Washburn University, B.A., with honors, 1974; University of Kansas, M.P.A., 1976
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., with highest distinction, 1981
Practice Area: Marital Dissolution, Family Law, Mediation
Membership:
Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar, Johnson County Bench Bar Committee.
15.
Chris W. HenryTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1975
College: Southern Methodist University; University of Kansas, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Banking Law, Banking Litigation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Civil Litigation
Membership:
Wyandotte County, Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations.
16.
Stephen D. McGiffertTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1975
College: University of Kansas, B.S., Bus. Admin., 1972
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Business Law, Real Estate
Membership:
Johnson County, Wyandotte County and Kansas Bar Associations The Missouri Bar.
17.
Michael B. LoweTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1990
College: University of Michigan, A.B., with distinction, 1987
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice
Membership:
Kansas City Metropolitan, Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar.
18.
Roger H. TemplinTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 1992
College: University of Kansas, B.S., Business/Accounting, 1989
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Taxation, Real Estate, Land Use, Business Planning, Estate Planning, Business Litigation
Membership:
Johnson County and Kansas Bar Associations The Missouri Bar, The American Bar Association.
19.
Christopher J. ShermanTitle: Member
Law School: University of Kansas, J.D., 2001
College: Wichita State University, B.G.S., 1995
Admitted: University of Kansas, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense
Membership:
Johnson County Bar Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar.
20.
Laurel R. KupkaTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 2011
College: University of Kansas, B.S., with honors, 2007
Admitted: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 2011
Practice Area:
Membership: Johnson County and Kansas Bar Associations.
21.
Sean D. ErvinTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: University of Kansas, B.A., 1987
Admitted: University of Kansas School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area:
Membership: Johnson County and Kansas Bar Associations.
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Payne & Jones, Chartered. The number of lawyers in Payne & Jones, Chartered is 21.