Atty. Thomas L. Griswold

Atty. Thomas L. Griswold

Thomas L. Griswold is a principal in the firm, having been engaged in active practice with the firm since 1981.

Overland Park Overland Park 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Thomas L. Griswold at a glance

Thomas L. Griswold is a Retired Partner based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Payne & Jones, Chartered. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, and adr. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1981) and Missouri (1990). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1981) and Washburn University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas L. Griswold is a principal in the firm, having been engaged in active practice with the firm since 1981
  • Tom’s practice today emphasizes family law, prenuptial agreements, collaborative law, case management, parenting coordination and mediation
  • After obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees, Tom obtained his Juris Doctor law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law, graduating first in his class
  • Tom served as Editor-In-Chief of the University of Kansas Law Review and was the recipient of numerous academic awards, including admission to the Order of the Coif
  • Tom is a trained and qualified to receive Court appointments for mediation and/or case management in Kansas, and he regularly teaches and presents seminars on family law and ethics topics
  • Tom is a founding member of the Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court
  • Tom is one of the several members of Payne Jones, Chartered who have received the prestigious “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell
  • Tom is a member of The Kansas Bar Association, The Missouri Bar, The American Bar Association, The Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court, The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and The Heartland Mediators Association
  • Associations / Memberships • AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell • Johnson County Bar Association • Kansas Bar Association • Missouri Bar • Johnson County Family Law/Bench Bar Committee • Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court – Master • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts • Heartland Mediators Association

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas L. Griswold's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas L. Griswold handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Thomas L. Griswold is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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Where is Thomas L. Griswold's law office located?
Thomas L. Griswold's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Payne & Jones, Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas L. Griswold handle?
Thomas L. Griswold focuses on divorce, family law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Thomas L. Griswold practiced law?
Thomas L. Griswold has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Thomas L. Griswold go to law school?
Thomas L. Griswold earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1974).
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What awards or recognition has Thomas L. Griswold received?
Thomas L. Griswold's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1981
B.A.
Washburn University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1981
Missouri
Admitted: 1990

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