Atty. Michael-Shannon McDowell

Atty. Michael-Shannon McDowell

Michael-Shannon McDowell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, agriculture law and 4 other areas of law. Michael-Shannon received a B.A. degree from Ft.

Smith Center Smith Center 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Michael-Shannon McDowell at a glance

Michael-Shannon McDowell is a Member based in Smith Center, Kansas, practicing at Michael-Shannon McDowell. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1993). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1993) and Ft. Hays State University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Smith Center, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael-Shannon McDowell is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, agriculture law and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael-Shannon received a B.A. degree from Ft
  • Hays State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Michael-Shannon practices at Michael-Shannon McDowell in Smith Center, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Michael-Shannon McDowell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael-Shannon McDowell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Michael-Shannon McDowell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Michael-Shannon McDowell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael-Shannon McDowell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael-Shannon McDowell is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Michael-Shannon McDowell is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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 Smith Center 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 Michael-Shannon McDowell

Where is Michael-Shannon McDowell's law office located?
Michael-Shannon McDowell's law practice is located in Smith Center, Kansas. The firm is Michael-Shannon McDowell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael-Shannon McDowell handle?
Michael-Shannon McDowell focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Michael-Shannon McDowell practiced law?
Michael-Shannon McDowell has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Michael-Shannon McDowell go to law school?
Michael-Shannon McDowell earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Michael-Shannon McDowell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael-Shannon McDowell received?
Michael-Shannon McDowell's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1993
B.A.
Ft. Hays State University
- 1989

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1993

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