Atty. Lee M. Smithyman

Atty. Lee M. Smithyman

Lee M. Smithyman is a lawyer practicing health law, insurance law, insurance law (litigation) and 12 other areas of law.

Overland Park Overland Park 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Lee M. Smithyman at a glance

Lee M. Smithyman is a Managing Partner based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Smithyman & Zakoura, Chartered. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1977), Missouri (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court Oklahoma (1997). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1976) and Carnegie Mellon University (MBA Carnegie, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wyandotte County, Johnson County (Member, Ethics Committee)and Kansas (Member, Board of Governors) Bar Associations Kansas Trial Lawyers Association American Arbitration Association (Certified Arbitrator and Mediator) Earl E and O'Connor Inn of Court. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lee M. Smithyman is a lawyer practicing health law, insurance law, insurance law (litigation) and 12 other areas of law
  • Lee received a MBA degree from Carnegie Mellon University in 1970, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Lee practices at Smithyman & Zakoura, Chartered in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Lee M. Smithyman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lee M. Smithyman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Lee M. Smithyman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Lee M. Smithyman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Lee M. Smithyman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Lee M. Smithyman is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Kansas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Lee M. Smithyman is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lee M. Smithyman

Where is Lee M. Smithyman's law office located?
Lee M. Smithyman's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Smithyman & Zakoura, Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lee M. Smithyman handle?
Lee M. Smithyman focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Lee M. Smithyman practiced law?
Lee M. Smithyman has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Lee M. Smithyman go to law school?
Lee M. Smithyman earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (MBA Carnegie, 1970).
How can I contact Lee M. Smithyman for a consultation?
You can contact Lee M. Smithyman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Lee M. Smithyman received?
Lee M. Smithyman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1976
MBA Carnegie
Carnegie Mellon University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1977
Missouri
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Supreme Court Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit and U.S. Tax Court Oklahoma
Admitted: 1997

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