commercial litigation

The firm has tried lawsuits throughout the state of Texas for corporations, school districts, employers, government entities, and individuals.  Throughout the legal process, the firm’s client-centered approach ensures that the client’s objectives are clearly communicated to develop a positive outcome.  

Workers' compensation litigation

Old Law Workers' Compensation

With over 40 years of trial experience, Kenny works to produce successful results for his clients.  Kenny has represented individuals that have suffered injuries on the job and has defended insurance companies and employers in court and before the Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation.  

insurance litigation

The firm represents insurance companies on liability and workers' compensation cases.  Kenny has defended insurance companies and has represented individuals in cases against the insurance company.

estate planning

Estate planning examines your assets and aligns them with your wishes.  Estate planning provides you with peace of mind that your loved ones are cared for and that your assets are preserved and directed to them.

wills and probate

5 key documents are needed for an estate:

1.     Will (Possible Trust): lays out a person’s desire as to where their assets will go

2.     Power of Attorney: allows a person to designate someone to make financial decisions for them when they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves

3.     Medical Power of Attorney: allows a person to designate a family member or a friend to make medical decisions when they are unable to do so for themselves

4.     Directive to Physicians (Living Will): addresses a person’s desires regarding life-support treatment when they are no longer able to communicate with their doctors

5.     Medical Authorization: designates the family members and friends with whom the doctors may communicate when a person is unable to advise their doctors

probate process

When someone dies in Texas, that person’s estate must go through the probate process. The probate process may be straight-forward or very complex, depending on whether there is a will and the assets involved in the estate.

The Probate Process includes:

• Identifying the estate assets
• Paying any debts the deceased owed at the time of their death
• Distributing the remaining assets to their heirs or beneficiaries under a will

The administrator or executor may also:

• Pay taxes
• Pursue claims of the estate against third parties
• Determine the decedent’s heirs if an individual died without a will

real estate

The firm provides litigation and client services to real estate professionals and companies.  Litigation services include commission matters, lease workouts, condemnation cases, and tax appraisal disputes.  Often, real estate matters are time sensitive, and the firm addresses these urgent situations with immediate attention.

medical

The Law Offices of Kenneth K Stephens represent doctors, hospitals, and medical institutions in the areas of reimbursement and collections.  With diligence and tenacity, the firm has made successful recoveries for medical care providers.

alternative dispute resolution

Mediation

Kenny has been highly effective as a mediator in assisting to resolve conflicts prior to trial.  In mediation, Kenny offers creative solutions to facilitate settlement between parties, which alleviates the financial and time burdens associated with litigation.