Background

Peter Simonsen joined the firm as an associate in 2010.  His practice focuses primarily on the areas family law, DUI and traffic law, and civil litigation.  Peter received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2007 and graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in May, 2010.

Peter advises clients on all aspects of family law, from premarital agreements to post-divorce proceedings.  He frequently addresses issues such as property division, spousal support, child support, child custody, and tax implications.  Peter also has experience reviewing business records and tax returns to determine what constitutes income for the purposes of calculating child and spousal support.  Family law litigation oftentimes involves establishing the value of various assets, and Payne & Jones has handled many cases involving valuations of closely held business interests, deferred compensation packages, pension and profit sharing plans, and retirement accounts.

Outside of family law, Peter has been an assistant prosecutor for the City of Mission, Kansas since 2010, where he has prosecuted numerous DUI and traffic related offenses.  In municipalities other than Mission, he defends individuals charged with DUI and traffic related offenses. 

Practice Emphasis

Family Law
DUI and Traffic Law
Civil Litigation

Education

University of Kansas – BA 2007 (History and Psychology with University and Departmental Honors)
University of Kansas - J.D. 2010

Bar Admission

Kansas – 2011
Missouri – 2010
Colorado – 2011

Associations / Memberships

• The Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of Court
• Johnson County Bar Association
• Kansas Bar Association
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Missouri Bar Association
• Colorado Bar Association