Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Liberal, KS
Sharp McQueen has provided trusted legal representation since 1925, serving individuals, families, and businesses across Southwestern Kansas. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in domestic relations, criminal defense, estate planning, business law, and litigation, offering personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With a legacy of excellence and a commitment to compassionate advocacy, we guide clients through complex legal challenges while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, with memberships in prestigious legal organizations and a deep understanding of local and federal court systems. We prioritize client communication, ensuring transparent counsel and strategic representation to achieve favorable outcomes. As a community-focused firm, we actively engage in local legal education and advocacy, reinforcing our dedication to accessible, high-quality legal services in Liberal, KS and surrounding areas.
Services
Domestic Relations
Probate & Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Business Law
Injury Law
Real Estate Law
Litigation
Insurance Defense
Contract Law
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly a century of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas.
- Our attorneys maintain active memberships in state and national bar associations.
- We provide personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Our team includes former board members of the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel.
- We prioritize transparent communication and client-focused advocacy in all cases.
What people say
Great attorney
Highly recommend
Compassionate and effective
Services
Domestic Relations
Our domestic relations practice addresses divorce, child custody, adoption, and guardianship matters with empathy and legal precision. We guide clients through emotionally challenging cases while protecting their rights and family interests. With decades of experience in Southwestern Kansas courts, we provide strategic counsel for post-divorce modifications, prenuptial agreements, and child welfare cases.
Probate & Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and advanced directives to ensure clients' wishes are honored. Our probate attorneys assist executors with estate administration and help families navigate inheritance matters. We specialize in Medicaid planning and guardianship arrangements for aging parents in compliance with Kansas law.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense team represents clients facing DUI charges, drug offenses, and other misdemeanors or felonies in Kansas courts. We provide aggressive advocacy from arraignment through trial, with a focus on minimizing penalties and protecting clients' rights. Our attorneys have extensive experience in both state and federal criminal proceedings.
Business Law
We advise businesses on entity formation, contract drafting, and employment law compliance. Our services include LLC and corporation establishment, shareholder agreements, and risk management strategies. We provide ongoing legal counsel for small businesses and corporations in Southwestern Kansas, with expertise in agricultural and healthcare industry regulations.
Injury Law
Our injury law practice secures compensation for clients injured in auto accidents, workplace incidents, and slip-and-fall cases. We handle workers' compensation claims and negligence lawsuits to recover medical expenses and lost wages. With trial experience in Kansas courts, we negotiate with insurers and litigate when necessary to maximize client recovery.
People
Shirla R. McQueen
Attorney
Shirla R. McQueen specializes in civil litigation, health law, and insurance defense with over 35 years of legal experience. She graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1987 and previously served as Assistant General Counsel for the Kansas Corporation Commission before joining Sharp McQueen. in 1991.
James C. Dodge
Attorney
James C. Dodge handles civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and real estate law matters with a focus on agricultural and banking law. Admitted to practice in 1998, he brings over 25 years of experience in Kansas courts and provides legal counsel for estate planning and business transactions.
Kerry E. McQueen
Managing Attorney
Kerry E. McQueen, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, specializes in civil litigation and workers' compensation law. With trial experience since 1965, he has served on the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission and managed Sharp McQueen. since 1991.
Questions
What types of domestic relations cases do you handle?
We handle divorce, child custody modifications, adoptions, guardianships, and prenuptial agreements with personalized legal strategies.
Can you assist with business formation in Kansas?
Yes, we help establish LLCs, corporations, and draft business contracts tailored to Kansas regulations and industry needs.
Do you represent clients in criminal cases?
Our attorneys defend clients against DUI charges, drug offenses, and all misdemeanor/felony cases in Kansas courts.
What estate planning services are available?
We offer wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, and advanced directives to ensure your wishes are legally protected.
How do you handle personal injury claims?
We pursue compensation for accident victims through insurance negotiations and litigation to cover medical costs and lost wages.