Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Jonathan Laurans has been litigating cases in the State and Federal appellate courts of Missouri and Kansas for 30 years. Mr. Laurans dedicates a significant amount of his practice to handling post-conviction litigation in both State and Federal court, and is known for many outstanding results achieved for those who have been wrongfully convicted and/or excessively sentenced. Mr. Laurans is also known for his thorough and meticulous scrutiny of government investigations, and his tenacity in the courtroom on behalf of his clients. He has an impressive record of results in the arena of Federal criminal defense, and has been recognized with several peer-reviewed awards by fellow attorneys practicing in the Midwest.
• Sex Crimes
  S tate and Federal agencies are committing unlimited resources to investigations into persons they believe are possibly involved with the possession, creation, or distribution of child pornography. While no one can disagree with their well-intentioned dedication to stopping this societal problem, the unintended consequence is that many innocent people are being swept up in law enforcement’s nets. And guilty or not, the penalties being threatened against those accused are simply Draconian, often resulting in a prison term so lengthy that it amounts to a lifetime incarceration. Even being accused of such misconduct results in lifelong repercussions to not only one’s reputation, but their ability to resume a normal professional and family life. With the emergence of smart phone technology, it is easier than ever to accidentally find oneself in possession of illicit and illegal media without knowledge. Photographic or video images of a person under the age of 18, who is depicted in an erotic, sexual, or unclothed manner, is illegal to create, possess, or distribute. In recent times, the “perpetrators” are high school students who are sending flirty text messages back to one another via social media. No matter. Make no mistake, Federal and State authorities investigate and prosecute these young people as though they were the prototypical monsters we envision lurking in foreign lands, victimizing children from behind their computer screens.
• Drug Crimes
  The lower appellate court (Court of Appeals) is where the appeals process begins. And, the Supreme Court is where the process comes to an end. The appeals process is very similar, whether your case began in a State or a Federal court. (Whether your case is heard by a State or Federal court depends on the nature of your crime, and can vary based upon local statutes, and the preferences and procedures of local law enforcement for deciding which prosecutors office, State or Federal, to take the case to, for consideration of charges. How is it that law enforcement has a choice, or at least significant input, in where a case is prosecuted? Most people are unaware that criminal misconduct typically violates both State and Federal laws. An obvious example is drug possession. Holding or distributing drugs violates both Federal law and State law. Where you are prosecuted largely depends on where the investigating law enforcement officers decide to submit your case. And, in some instances, you can be prosecuted in both state and federal court at the same time. They are “separate sovereigns” meaning that they are both their own governmental system. So, between them there is no “double jeopardy.”)

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Sexual Harassment
  Imprisonment is a terrible ordeal. Inmates are often subjected to unjustified sentences, inhumane conditions, poor living conditions, violence, incompetent or abusive guards, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. If you have a friend or family member currently serving a sentence that seems inhumane, you need an experienced post-conviction attorney to help assert Habeas Corpus rights.

Property Law

• Construction Litigation
• Land Use and Zoning

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Answer: First, seek the medical attention you need. Follow any advice given by your doctor. Keep a detailed record of your injuries, and how you are progressing. You should always hire an attorney before submitting to any interviews by people who caused your injuries, or who represent insurance companies. Never try to interview witnesses that saw the injury, yourself. Again, this is a task for an experienced attorney and his or her staff. Don’t talk to insurance adjusters before talking to a lawyer. Don’t talk to company liaisons before talking to a lawyer. Hire a competent lawyer who knows personal injury law.

Trusts and Estates

• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  Queen’s Park Oval Asset Holding Trust v. Belveal, 394 P.3d 901 (Kan. App. 2017) Representing a mortgage banking company, Jonathan Laurans won dismissal of all claims frivolously filed by borrower who had stayed in house for five years without paying mortgage, and who then tried counter-suing to stave off foreclosure.