About Mark W

Mark W — Neis is a board-certified consumer bankruptcy specialist practicing in Topeka, Kansas. He has been licensed to practice law in Kansas since 1977. He earned his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1977 and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Washburn University in 1973.

In 1984, Mark co-founded Neis & Michaux, P.A. with his wife, Jill Michaux, merging their individual law practices. The firm specializes in consumer bankruptcy law, representing debtors and small business proprietors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

They do not represent creditors. Mark is a founding member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and served as the past president of the Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council. He is also a founding member of the Kansas Bar Association Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section.

He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in consumer bankruptcy law from 2009 to 2025 — Mark enjoys golf, gourmet cooking, travel, movies, and music.

Education

Washburn University School of Law

J.D | Law

1973

Washburn University

Business Administration

1969

Languages

English (Spoken)

Experience

Lawyer

Neis & Michaux, P.A.
1984

Solo Practitioner

Mark W. Neis, Lawyer at Law
1978

Accepted Jurisdictions

Kansas
10th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debt Relief

Legal Services Scope

Bankruptcy Filing Debt Relief Negotiation

Certifications & Awards

Consumer Bankruptcy Law Specialist

American Board of Certification

Professional Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers

Founding has membership 1992 - Current

Topeka Area Bankruptcy Council

Founder and Past President 1984 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 3601 SW 29th St Ste 132 TOPEKA KS 66614-2054