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Mitch Rice is a native of Hutchinson, Kansas. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Wichita State University and obtained his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 2002.  Prior to law school, he worked as an insurance adjustor handling large injury claims. Mitch has civil litigation experience from both the plaintiff and defense perspectives and has exclusively represented injury victims and workers’ compensation claimants since 2004.. Mitch is a published author and has successfully argued multiple cases before the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals, most notably, the Kansas Supreme Court case of Elstun v. Spangles, which expanded business liability for dangerous parking lot conditions, and Dutkiewicz v. Benchmark Insurance, which expanded uninsured motorist coverage for injured drivers in Kansas. He is licensed in both Kansas state and federal courts, and is a member of the American Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Kansas Association for Justice, and the Reno County Bar Association.. Mitch is a writer for the Journal of the Kansas Association for Justice and a 2013, 2014 and 2015 recipient of the Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award, which is received by fewer than 1% of the more than 900,000 eligible attorneys.

In her practice concentrated on civil litigation, Melissa defends professional liability claims, commercial liability, premises liability and auto negligence cases, and handles nursing home litigation.  Her professional liability expertise is especially valued in legal malpractice, insurance agent claims, and nursing home negligence.. Melissa advises a diverse range of clients on business/corporate law and on employment matters including representation in the defense of employment claims.  She also advises and represents clients in regard to health care law.. Raised on a ranch near Alma (KS), Melissa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness with a minor in Economics from Kansas State University.  After graduating with Dean’s Honors from Washburn University School of Law and being admitted to practice in Kansas, she joined Gilliland & Hayes in 2005.  Melissa became a Member of the firm in 2011 and currently serves on the firm’s compensation committee.  Professionally, Melissa currently serves as a board member of the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel and is a former member of the District of Kansas Federal Bench Bar Committee.  She has also been rated BV Distinguished® by Martindale-Hubble® for the past several years and was selected in 2012 by The Hutchinson News as a Top 20 Under 40 Recipient.. In addition to her professional memberships, Melissa stays civically involved –currently a board member and past president of the Cancer Council of Reno County, board member of Growth, Inc., past board member of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce and its executive committee, past Executive Mentor for K-State's School of Business, past council member of Young Professionals of Reno County, Inc, and past board member and secretary of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County, Inc. When not practicing law or serving her community, Melissa may be found spending time with her family, out running or playing a round of golf.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.

Experienced L attorney serving clients in Hutchinson and surrounding areas.