Atty. Stephen W. Cavanaugh
Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Delta Phi. Member, Washburn Law Journal Board, 1978-1980.
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About Stephen W. Cavanaugh at a glance
Stephen W. Cavanaugh is a Shareholder based in Topeka, Kansas, practforg at Cavanaugh, Biggs & Lemon, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on probate, business, litigation, education, and health care. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1980), Missouri (1991), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1991). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1980) and Washburn University of Topeka (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Topeka (Treasurer, 1992-1994, Secretary, 1994-1996, President-elect, 1996-1997, President, 1997-1998), Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar American Inns of Court, Sam A and Crow Inn Kansas Association of Justice American College of Barristers (Senior Counsel Member) American Veterinary Medical Law Association National Organization of Lawyers for Educational Associations. Serands clients in Topeka, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Phi Delta Phi
- Member, Washburn Law Journal Board, 1978-1980
Author
- Comment, "Advertising: The Deception Standard," 18 Washburn Law Journal 600, 1979
- Note, "Countersuit: A Viable Alternative for the Wrongfully Sued Physician?" 19 Washburn Law Journal 450, 1980
- "Partnership Agreements," pp. 452-53, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Practice Management Consult, (Lowell Ackerman, ed. 2007)
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Washburn University School of Law, 1987-1997, 2001
- Graduate, Leadership Kansas, 1999
- Member, Third Judicial Nominating Commission, 1996-2004
- Member, USD 437 Board of Education, 2004-2009
Practice Areas Explained
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen W. Cavanaugh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Stephen W. Cavanaugh is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen W. Cavanaugh is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Stephen W. Cavanaugh is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Stephen W. Cavanaugh is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Kansas →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Stephen W. Cavanaugh is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Kansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kansas
Practforg 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 Topeka 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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