Small Business Spotlight: Aimee the Attorney

Aimee the Attorney

Year founded:

I founded Aimee the Attorney in 2007, just a week after becoming a mom. My family grew through foster care, and I needed to develop a legal practice that could accommodate my new responsibilities as a mother. I chose to focus on traffic law for several reasons. Primarily, this area allows for flexibility; I can take on cases depending on my other commitments. I genuinely enjoy being a traffic lawyer because I often see familiar faces at court—I like to call it a "family reunion." Additionally, the traffic law community is supportive and collegial; we help one another and our clients.

Tell us a little about your business:

My mission is to assist people who have made mistakes. Whether dealing with a Kansas City DUI or a speeding ticket in Lee’s Summit, everyone makes mistakes. What truly matters is how they respond to those mistakes, and that’s where I come in. I work closely with my clients to achieve their desired outcomes, which often involves negotiating plea deals to help them avoid court appearances and potential points on their driving records. In some cases, this may mean going to trial or attending a hearing. My clients are well-informed and aware of the likely outcomes—they are, without a doubt, some of the most intelligent clients in Kansas City.

As my children grew into adulthood, my practice evolved as well. While the majority of my business is still focused on traffic law, I have recently begun accepting personal injury cases, primarily related to car accidents, as well as cases involving religious boarding schools. Expanding my practice has been a rewarding experience, allowing me to help people in new and diverse ways.

What's a recent success story or milestone you're proud of?

For years, I wished to send out a legal and political newsletter. Throughout my practice, I have asked permission to send a newsletter and accumulated thousands of email addresses. This year, I did it. The first newsletter had 55 opens and now consistently reaches 1,300 to 1,500 opens. It feels wonderful to share these newsletters with everyone. The newsletter focuses on sharing stories about politics, legal news, and happenings in Kansas City. 2026 is going to bring new paid sponsors to the newsletter, and that is thrilling.

What do you love most about being part of this Chamber?

I truly value the people in the Chamber. They were among the first to support me as I began to embrace my queer identity. I joined and participated in various events, despite being new to this aspect of my life. I attended a workshop on getting certified as a gay-owned business. In order to be certified, one must provide proof of their sexual orientation, which includes personal references of people who could confirm that I was queer. I shared with the room that the number of people who knew I was queer was less than the number of people in that very room. Thankfully, Kate confidently stated that everyone in the room would vouch for my identity. It's a memory I cherish deeply.

What would you like our Chamber members to know about your business which isn’t necessarily obvious?

Please do not hesitate to contact me for any legal matters. While I may not always be able to assist you directly, I can refer you to someone I trust (which is quite a statement, considering I inherently do not trust many lawyers).

 

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