Gates Shields, P.A.

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Family law attorney

5.0(8 Google reviews)

1 Victory Dr #200, Liberty, MO 64068, United States

Information last updated October 11, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Business Law Civil Litigation Family Law

About Gates Shields, P.A.

Gates Shields, P.A. is a full-service law firm with offices in Overland Park, Kansas, and Liberty, Missouri. Established in 1980, the firm's partners have practiced together for over four decades, maintaining their Overland Park location since the 1980s. The firm represents a diverse clientele across various areas of law, including business matters, family law, real estate, insurance law, estate planning, construction law, fires & explosions, government, labor & employment, personal injury, and probate & trust administration.

With over 260 years of combined legal experience, the attorneys at Gates Shields, P.A. are committed to providing personalized solutions for each legal matter. They are described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and empathetic, while also offering aggressive and results-driven legal representation. The firm leverages cutting-edge technology and a wide network of contacts to protect clients' interests and pursue justice. Gates Shields, P.A. offers free consultations to prospective clients.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Lawrence C. Gates — Partner
Eldon J. Shields — Partner
Mark A. Ferguson — Partner
Larry V. Swall — Partner
Thomas E. Hammond II — Partner
Court T. Kennedy — Partner
Grant Williams — Partner
Ann Wolf — Senior Associate
Daniel Chadwick — Of Counsel
Kenisha Sanderson — Associate
Services listed: Business Law, Construction Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law, Fires & Explosions, Government, Insurance Law & Subrogation, Labor & Employment, Real Estate Law, Personal Injury, Probate & Trust Administration
Founded: 1980
Offices: 10990 Quivira, Suite 200 Overland Park , KS 66210
1 Victory Drive, Suite 200 Liberty , MO 64068

Source: gatesshields.com · checked October 11, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm
Thursday: 8 am–5 pm
Friday: 8 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Details & Amenities

Highlights

Appointments recommended

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

Toilet

Gates Shields, P.A. — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gates Shields, P.A. located?+

Gates Shields, P.A. is located at 1 Victory Dr #200, Liberty, MO 64068, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Gates Shields, P.A. handle?+

Gates Shields, P.A. handles Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation, Family Law. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Gates Shields, P.A.?+

Call Gates Shields, P.A. at +1 800-574-4428 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Gates Shields, P.A. well rated?+

Gates Shields, P.A. has a 5.0-star rating based on 8 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

Amy G· via Google
2 years ago
B Diebolt· via Google
Angela was amazing! and took care of our needs professionally, quickly and with the personal care we were looking for. Thanks Angela!
2 years ago
Kim Smith· via Google
My experience at your Liberty office was AWESOME. Very courteous and friendly people. Got my paperwork to me extremely fast.
2 years ago
Bethany Boschert· via Google
Larry is professional, friendly, patient, understanding and dependable. I have trusted him for years and he and his team get the job done correctly and with heart. I could not recommend a better attorney.
2 years ago
Kathy Ross· via Google
The Liberty office was awesome! We had a great experience with everyone in the office. All of them were very nice, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Highly recommend!!!
2 years ago
Sherrie Aikins· via Google
Jerry Deering represented my daughter during a pretty ugly custody battle. He spent so much time walking us through everything and was very thorough when explaining things to us. He always went above to make sure that we felt confident in the courtroom. Very communicative at all times. We went into our situation very intimidated and afraid, and solely with Jerry's knowledge and preparedness, we were able to hold our heads high as the case was dismissed. He has made such an impact on our family's future and we are so grateful. I would highly recommend this firm!
3 years ago
Jacky Martin· via Google
My sister was in her last few days and Larry Swall offered to do her estate from the hospital, since she couldn't come in. He came and sat with her and got it all taken care of, then sent his paralegal to the hospital to notarized it all in two days, she passed away the next week. It was a godsend for this to be taken care of as an emergency and made her mind rest easy. Larry Swall made this happen with grace, and reverence and we really appreciated the above and beyond duties this office performed for us on a moments notice. We will be forever grateful of this service. We will be using them in the future for all our legal needs.
2 years ago
Alicia Vargas· via Google
Angela and Lyndsey at the Liberty office took great care of me and my family's case. They were always very timely with their responses and helped me achieve the outcome I desired in my case. I would highly recommend them!
a year ago

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