Barber Emerson
Serving Lawrence in Douglas County
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Credentials & Experience
Education
- 1989
New York
J.D. Albany Law School
New York Bar Association 1989 Legal Ethics Award
J.D.
Rosch Prize (highest standing in Administrative Law)
J.D.
KU School of Law Adjunct Faculty since 2015
J.D.
licensed Kansas
J.D.
Awards & Recognition
- 2013
Best Lawyer in Lawrence (, 2014, 2015)
- 2020
Top 10 Lawrence attorney (#2 in ) — Lawrence Journal-World readers
- 1989
New York Bar Association Legal Ethics Award
- 2026
Rosch Prize at Albany Law School
- 2025
Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rating ()
- 2015
KU School of Law Adjunct Faculty since
Professional Associations
ABA LGBT Bar
Family Law Institute
Kansas Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: KS-EXC-002
Jurisdiction: Kansas
About Barber Emerson
The Law Office of David J. Brown has provided sophisticated family law and estate planning services to clients in Lawrence and throughout Kansas since 1992, establishing a reputation for excellence that has earned multiple community awards and distinguished academic recognition. Located at 120 East 9th Street in Lawrence, attorney David J. Brown brings the academic rigor of an Albany Law School education—distinguished by the Rosch Prize for highest standing in Administrative Law—to the deeply personal legal matters that define his practice. His dual roles as a practicing family law attorney and adjunct faculty member at the University of Kansas School of Law since 2015 reflect the intellectual engagement and professional commitment that characterize his approach to legal work.
Practice Areas
Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in Kansas is $292/hour.
Location
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Court Forms & Filing Resources
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Statute Quick-Reference
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Divorce Statistics
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Divorce Checklist
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Who is the best divorce lawyer in Douglas County, Kansas?
Barber Emerson is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Douglas County, Kansas on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Douglas County market, Barber Emerson has been personally vetted and selected to serve 119,094 residents navigating divorce in Kansas. Their practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Custody & Support, Adoption, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Premarital & Cohabitation Agreements, Family Business Law.
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Douglas County, Kansas?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in Kansas is $292. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Douglas County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Douglas County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Douglas County and the surrounding Kansas courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Douglas County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in Kansas.
Barber Emerson serves Douglas County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of Kansas state law and local court requirements to every case.
Cities in Douglas County
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