Karl Nicholas Hesse, experienced Adoption, Business attorney in Wichita, KS with 26 reviews
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Karl Nicholas Hesse

1551 N Waterfront Pkwy #100, Wichita, KS

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1992:
Washburn University School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
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Wichita State University, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Friendly help and very respectful
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Pros
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Friendly and respectful service
“Friendly help and very respectful”
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Excellent paralegals
“Excellent paralegals.”
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Highly professional and worth the fees
“They earn their fees and are likely worth more”
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Reputable and one of the best large firms in the state
“One of the best large firms in the state”
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Unnecessary legal procedures
“A completely unnecessary deposition after the answer of interrogatories.”
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Poor ethics and professionalism
“Disgraceful company with very poor ethics”

Publications

1992:
Washburn Law Journal, An End to the Parental Preference Doctrine in Parent/Non-Parent Custody Disputes?

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