Cary is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska and the federal courts of The District of Kansas and The Western District of Missouri. He is committed to helping clients get the legal help they need. Prior to opening The Smalley Law Firm, LLC in 2011 Cary worked as an attorney at a highly respected Kansas City law firm since 2005. Cary received both his undergraduate degree and law degree from The University of Kansas.
During law school he was a volunteer with VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) preparing tax returns for lower income individuals and also served as an officer of the Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity. He and his wife reside in Overland Park with their two sons and their dog. Since opening his own practice Cary is focusing his efforts on providing competent, reliable and affordable estate planning and business services for his clients.
As the owner of a smaller law practice, he is able to provide strong client service and personal attention at highly competitive rates.
Year Joined Firm
2011
Areas of Practice
✔ Estate Planning
✔ Motor Vehicle Accidents – Plaintiff
✔ Business Law
Certified Legal Specialties
Tax Law Certificate
Bar Admissions
✔ Kansas
✔ Missouri
✔ Nebraska
✔ U.S. District Court District of Kansas
✔ U.S. District Court
Western District of Missouri
Education
✔ University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansaso
J.D.
✔ The University of Kansaso
B.A.oMajor: Human Biology and Psychology
Representative Cases
✔ Thomas v. Brewers Food Mart, Inc (Kan APP 2009)
✔ Braden v. JF Enterprises, LLC (Mo.App.W.D. 2008)
Honors and Awards
The Missouri Bar’s Pro Bono Wall of Fame for completing over 40 hours of pro bono legal service, 2011.
✔ Highest Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell and Lawyers.com
✔ Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2018
✔ The Pitch Best of Kansas City Finalist, 2018
Professional Associations and Memberships
✔ The Missouri Bar
✔ Johnson County Bar Association
Past Employment Positions
✔ Franke, Schultz & Mullen, P.C., Attorney, 2005 – 2011
Pro Bono Activities
✔ Member, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Estate Planning Personal Injury Business Law
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