Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Hays, Kansas
Schwartz & Park, L.L.P. is a full-service law firm dedicated to serving the Hays, Kansas community with integrity and expertise. Our attorneys combine decades of local experience with a client-centered approach, prioritizing clear communication and tailored legal strategies. We handle complex family law matters, criminal defense cases, estate planning, and business litigation while maintaining a commitment to community values. Our practice emphasizes thorough preparation, compassionate advocacy, and transparent guidance through every legal challenge.With deep roots in Northwest Kansas, we leverage our understanding of regional legal dynamics to deliver practical solutions. Our team's extensive courtroom experience ensures vigorous representation whether negotiating settlements or litigating trials. We maintain accessibility for client consultations and prioritize timely responses to case developments. Our reputation for ethical practice and community involvement reflects our dedication to both legal excellence and neighborly responsibility.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Appellate Practice
Business Litigation
Debt Collection
Probate Law
Personal Injury
Contract Law
Civil Litigation
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined legal experience in Northwest Kansas
- Our attorneys maintain active involvement in local community organizations
- We provide personalized case strategy sessions for complex legal matters
- Our team includes former prosecutors with courtroom experience in state courts
- We offer transparent fee structures with no hidden legal costs
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, and adoption matters with sensitivity and legal precision. We guide clients through emotional transitions while protecting their rights and children's interests. Our attorneys employ negotiation skills to minimize conflict while preparing for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing misdemeanor and felony charges across Northwest Kansas. Our approach combines proactive evidence review with strategic defense planning to challenge prosecutions. Former prosecutorial experience informs our understanding of law enforcement tactics and judicial expectations in criminal matters.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services create comprehensive wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to individual family needs. We assist executors with probate administration and help clients establish guardianship arrangements while minimizing future legal complications for beneficiaries.
Appellate Practice
We handle appeals in civil, criminal, and domestic cases before Kansas appellate courts. Our review includes identifying procedural errors, preparing appellate briefs, and presenting oral arguments to challenge unfavorable rulings while adhering to strict procedural deadlines.
Business Litigation
Our business litigation practice resolves contract disputes, partnership conflicts, and commercial disagreements through mediation or courtroom trials. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in enforcing contractual rights while minimizing operational disruptions for business clients.
People
Gregory A. Schwartz
Attorney
Native Hays resident with 20+ years of legal experience, specializing in family law and criminal defense. Graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 2000, focusing on community-based legal solutions.
Carol M. Park
Attorney
Kansas native practicing since 2006, concentrating on family law and appellate cases. Graduated from Washburn School of Law, emphasizing client communication and strategic legal planning for complex cases.
Alivia Inlow
Legal Staff
Joined the firm in 2024, providing administrative support with local community knowledge. Specializes in client intake procedures and case management for family law and probate matters.
Sydney Pfannenstiel
Paralegal Assistant
Paralegal since 2021 with expertise in probate, estate planning, and business documentation. Provides litigation support for complex legal filings and maintains client communication systems.
Questions
What areas of law does Schwartz & Park specialize in?
We focus on family law, criminal defense, estate planning, appellate practice, and business litigation while serving diverse legal needs in Northwest Kansas.
How does the firm handle family law cases?
Our family law approach emphasizes conflict resolution while protecting client rights through divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and child support negotiations.
Do you offer criminal defense consultations?
Yes, we provide immediate consultations for criminal charges including DUI, drug offenses, and violent crimes with experienced defense strategy development.
What makes your appellate practice unique?
Our appellate team combines procedural expertise with persuasive legal writing to challenge unfavorable rulings in Kansas state courts.
How can businesses benefit from your legal services?
We offer contract drafting, dispute resolution, and litigation support tailored to business needs while maintaining cost-effective legal strategies.
