Certified List 2011 - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Kansas
Mr. Joseph W. Booth
Nelson & Booth
11900 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Suite 225
Lenexa
Kansas 66215
U.S.A.
Tel: + 1 (913) 469 5300
Fax: + 1 (913) 469 5310
joe@boothfamilylaw.com
www.boothfamilylaw.com
Licensed to practice in Kansas and Missouri state and federal courts. Practice focused around family law,
approximately 20% deals with appellate practice. Appeals handled in a wide variety of subjects, including appeals to
the federal circuit court on Hague issues. Graduated cum laude, Washburn University; Masters of Divinity degree
(with honours) from St. Paul's School of Theology; bachelor's degree in psychology. Practiced as a United Methodist
minister prior to becoming a member of the bar. ABA liaison to NCCUSL, for the drafting of UIFSA 2001; ABA liaison
to NCUSL for a proposed uniform act on parental relocation. A portion of practice dedicated to Assisted Reproductive
Technology (ART) and surrogate parenting contracts.
Languages Spoken: English
Ronald W. Nelson, Esq.
Ronald W. Nelson PA, Attorneys at Law
11900 West 87th Street Parkway
Suite 117
Lenexa
Kansas 66215-4517
U.S.A.
Tel: + 1 (913) 312-2500
Fax: + 1 (913) 312-2501
ron@ronaldnelsonlaw.com
http://kansas-divorce.com
www.twitter.com/kansasdivorce
Civil trial and appellate practice in complex domestic relations law, including interstate and international jurisdiction,
child custody and child recovery. Bachelor of Science, Kansas State University (1978); Juris Doctor, Washburn
University Law School (honours, 1981). Admitted to Kansas Supreme Court (1981), the Kansas federal district court
(1981), Western District of Missouri federal Courts (2004); Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals (1986) and the United
States Supreme Court (1992). Contributing author to the Practitioner's Guide to Kansas Family Law (Chapters on
Divorce, Separate Maintenance & Annulment, Child Custody, Child Visitation and Parenting Time, with supplements)
and other national and local publications. Seminars presented to local, state and national bar associations. ABA
Family Law Section Governing Council (2000-06); President, Kansas Bar Association Family Law Section (2000,
2003, 2004); Kansas Judicial Council, Family Law Advisory Committee (2006-present). ABA Section Advisory, Child
Custody Jurisdiction (2010-present)
Languages Spoken: English
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