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Why do I want to fight for the underdog? While I was growing up I began to notice people would open up to me and tell me their stories. It's kind of a gift I have learned. Maybe it was because I had gone through some of the same challenges. I feel I have to honor that trust. I just know that from the start, I was on the side of the underdog. Injustice is upsetting to me.  People have called me "stubborn" and "determined". As a lawyer I have usually been able to help those people who came to me and shared their stories. And that is what I have been doing for 40 years - helping people in Kansas who have been harmed.

Tom A. Williamson is a highly dedicated Saline County lawyer at Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson. He earned his undergraduate degree from Washburn University in 1970, and received his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1973. He is proud to bring over three decades of experience to his practice, which centers primarily around business and commercial transactions, estate planning, banking, and real estate. Attorney Williamson is also a proud member of the American Bar Association, Saline Ottawa County Bar Association, and Kansas Bar Association. Call today to schedule your consultation with a member of our team!

Todd Davidson's practice is dedicated to working with family-owned businesses on their business planning and estate planning, with an emphasis on family businesses that are involved in agriculture. Mr. Davidson's practice also focuses on banking law, probate, contract preparation and negotiation, and real estate matters.. Mr. Davidson was born in Topeka, Kansas, and was raised in Salina, Kansas. He attended college at the University of Kansas, where he received a B.S. in Business Administration in 1995. He then attended the University of San Diego School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor in 1998, and the University of San Diego School of Business, where he received his MBA in 1998. After obtaining his degrees in San Diego, Mr. Davidson returned to his hometown of Salina, Kansas, to join the law firm of Hampton & Royce L.C. in 1998 and became a partner in the firm in 2003.. Mr. Davidson is active in his local community. He is past Chairman for the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, past chairman for Hospice of Salina, Inc. and past President of Salina Downtown, Inc.. Mr. Davidson was selected for inclusion in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and was designated as a "Rising Star," which is awarded to no more than 2.5% of the eligible lawyers in the state who are under the age of 40. He has also been designated as "Favorite Attorney" in The Salina Journal Readers' Choice Awards for the past eleven consecutive years.. In addition to his Kansas license, Mr. Davidson is licensed in the states of Colorado and Iowa. He occasionally makes trips to meet with families regarding their estate planning and the structure of their family-owned businesses, but can also be available for meetings with clients and their advisors by videoconference.

Professional, courteous and personalized service are the guiding principles of my practice.  I am adept at recognizing individual concerns and circumstances and identifying strategies that further a client's goals.  You won't be persuaded to merely adopt a "form" plan or follow a pre-determined outcome.  Simply put, I'll listen.. Education. University of Kansas School of Law (2011, Business and Commercial Law Certificate). Kansas State University, Management and Marketing (2008). Hays High School (2004). Professional. My practice focuses on a variety of work primarly in the fields of tax and estate planning, business planning, formation and transactions, employee benefits, handbooks and contracts, probate and trust administration, and real estate matters.. My clientele is diverse and ranges from national organizations and industry groups, to serving as general counsel for local non-profit organizations.  I craft estate plans for individuals with complex trusts and also those who require simple wills, as well as assiting the heirs of estates and trusts in administering and enforcing estate plans.  I help form and administer employor-sponsored retirement plans for organizations with as few as 3 employees to over 100 employees.  I pride myself on responsiveness and ensuring my clients have a clear understanding on our strategies.. Civic Engagement. Salina 2020 Vision Committee (Chair, 2016). Salina Area Young Professionals (Civic Engagement Committee Chair, 2014). Salina AM Ambucs (Golf Committee Chair, 2015). Coronado Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (Board of Directors). Salina Downtown, Inc. (Board of Directors). St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Parishioner

Jessica focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, long-term care planning, probate and trust administration, and business law.  Her experience at preparing comprehensive estate plans; including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives and related documents, allows her to help each client develop an estate plan that is personalized to their individual needs.  Jessica has experience counseling families with special needs children, which often requires the appointment of a guardian and conservator and/or the creation of a special needs trust.  In addition, she advises her clients on the issues encountered in long-term care planning, particularly access to Medicaid benefits.  Jessica can also assist clients with the formation of corporations and limited liability companies.. General Background Information:. Jessica hails from the small town of Gorham, Kansas. She attended Kansas State University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and Leadership Studies in 2009. Jessica is a 2012 graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.. Jessica and her husband, Blake, reside in Salina with their son, Colt, and two dogs, Bella and Mack.

James R. Angell is a highly skilled and experienced Saline County lawyer with Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson. He focuses his practice primarily on real estate, oil and gas, bankruptcy, healthcare law, business law, estate planning, and farm and ranch issues. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 1996, then went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1999. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association and is active in a number of charitable organizations. To learn more, call Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson today!

I litigate.. That means I go to Court and fight for my clients.. Litigation is a process meant to deliver one thing - Justice.. But a correct legal result is cold comfort when it doesn't really resolve a client's conflict. Justice must be Reliable. My goal is always finishing a case. A wise judge once told a litigant in one of my cases, "We have hundreds of cases. This is the only case for you." I love a good fight, but I never forget that your fight is the most important one for you.. Finally, justice shouldn't be cost-prohibitive. Legal counsel should be Affordable. Otherwise, George Orwell's nightmare comes true, and "some animals are more equal than others." Not in my shop. My comprehensive, affordable practice best serves clients who want practical and cost-efficient results.. After a diverse career in public service, I entered private practice in 2014. In 2018, I opened my own litigation practice to provide clients affordable, high-quality legal services through a leaner office structure built on e-tools and mobile technologies we all use every day. Clients should reap the cost-savings these technologies create.. I don't take every case that walks through the door. My clients will tell you that I argue with them as hard as I argue for them. It makes us better partners in the process.. I know how it feels to entrust your future to someone, and then hope they're up to the job. That trust is the great privilege of the practice of law.. You deserve a lawyer who gets that.

I am honored to be trusted by my clients in some of the most sensitive, stressful, and important events in their lives. I am glad to work at Hampton & Royce.  We are a great firm serving Central Kansas for over 120 years. Our team of attorneys has over 300 years experience serving clients.. I am a proud dad to 3 boys and a grateful husband. Before pursuing the study of law I worked in Information Technology, most recently at Cerner in Kansas City. We moved back to Central Kansas, Lindsborg specifically, to raise our kids and be around our extended family.

I am a court room litigator, focused on obtaining the best results possible for my clients.  I have a history of successfully representing clients before juries and judges on a variety of matters, including divorce, child custody and support, and a wide range of commercial and business litigation issues.

George W. Yarnevich is a Kansas native and skilled attorney at Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Kansas in 1968, then went on to graduate from the University of Kansas School of Law with his Juris Doctor in 1972. His practice revolves mainly around probate, estate planning, and business law. Additionally, he is extremely active in his community, serving in numerous charitable organizations in the area. If you find yourself in need of a dedicated attorney, call today to get started!

Gary Denning attended the University of Kansas School of Law.  He focuses his practice on family law, including divorce, custody, child support adoption and paternity.  He also practices in the areas of misdemeanor criminal cases and and personal injury.. Mr. Denning has been elected to the USD 305 School Board for four terms.. Mr. Denning served as City Prosecutor for the City of Salina, Kansas for ten years.. Cases accepted in Saline, Ellsworth, Dickinson, McPherson, Ottawa and Cloud Counties.

David D. (Dusty) Moshier practices law in a variety of areas including contracts, real estate, commercial law and litigation, employment law, domestic relations, and domestic and civil mediation. Dusty is a certified domestic and civil mediator and former President of the ADR Section of the Kansas Bar Association.. Dusty was born and raised on in Manhattan, Kansas, where he attended Kansas State University and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1974. In December of 1976, he graduated from Washburn University of Topeka School of Law, and has been practicing at Hampton, Royce, Engleman & Nelson (now Hampton & Royce, L.C.) since his graduation.. Dusty has been active in the Salina, Kansas community throughout his career, and is currently a member of the Boards of Trustees of the Salina Art Center and the Greater Salina Community Foundation.. Dusty and his wife, Wendy, have two adult children: Sydney and Griffin.

Born in Osborne, Kansas, Larry G. Michel is one of Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson’s dedicated Saline County attorneys. He received a Bachelor’s degree in organismal biology in 1986 from the University of Kansas, then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1989. His practice areas include civil litigation such as insurance, employment, and personal injury law matters. An active member of the community, he is also a member of the USD 305 Board of Education as well as a former board member for the Child Abuse Prevention Services. Call today to schedule your appointment!

At Brown & Vogel, Steven W. Brown is the president and co-founder of the firm. Backed by over 35 years of experience, he is intimately familiar with all aspects of Kansas estate law. He primarily focuses his efforts on business succession planning and estate planning. Steve loves the challenge of helping his clients solve complicated problems, and he can help you solve yours, too. One of his most useful talents is explaining complex concepts to his clients in easy-to-understand language. He graduated from University of Kansas, earning both his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate there. Steve has given countless presentations to other attorneys, professionals, and financial advisors. He is also a contributing author to two books. You can trust Steve to provide you with the effective legal services you need and deserve. As a skilled estate planning attorney in Salina, he can help you with all your needs.. EDUCATION           Junction City High School, 1972; University of Kansas, 1976, B.S. Accounting/Business Administration with distinction; University of Kansas, 1979, Juris Doctorate.. PROFESSIONAL     2000 to present - President of Brown & Vogel, LLC, Salina, Kansas;1996 to 1999 - President of Steven W. Brown, Chartered, Salina, Kansas; 1991 to 1995 - Shareholder in law firm of Clark, Mize & Linville, Chartered, Salina, Kansas; 1982-90 - Shareholder in law firm of King, Adrian, King & Brown, Chartered, Salina, Kansas;1981-82 - Arthur Young & Company, Dallas, Texas; 1979-81 - Associate, Hoover, Schermerhorn, Edwards & Pinaire, Junction City, Kansas.  Member of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, Incorporated, 1997 to 2002; Member of Welath Counsel 2002 to present; Chartered member of Lifespan Legal Services™; Graduate of Master’s Program in Wealth Strategies Planning® through the Esperti Peterson Institute, as accredited by the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University; Contributory author to Strictly Business, Planning Strategies for Privately Owned Businesses, published in 2002 by Quantum Press; Contributory author to Love, Money, Control: Reinventing Estate Planning, a book that provides answers to questions about transferring wisdom along with wealth, published in 2004 by Quantum Press.. Martindale-Hubbel rating - “AV”. Listed in 1995-1996 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.. Bar Associations:  American Bar Association; Kansas Bar        Association; Northwest Kansas Bar Association; Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association.. Bar Committees:  Kansas Bar Association: Chairperson of Kansas Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee (1995-1997); President of Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of KansasBar Association (1989-1993); Kansas Bar Association Real Estate,Probate and Trust Law Section CLE Liaison (1990-1997); Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee (1989-1993); Saline County Civil Process Committee and Trustee of Saline County Law Library.. Kansas Bar Association Activities:  Author and speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Living Trust Drafting” – 1991; Author and speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “How to Draft a Revocable Living Trust” – 1988; Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Protecting Assets from Creditors and Post-Death Implications” – 1989; 1992 - Speaker, Nebraska Bar Association, A Medical and Legal Perspective on the Durable Power of Attorney; 1992 - Speaker, Kansas Bar Association satellite “Elder Law Seminar” 1994 - Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar “Estate Administration”; Speaker, Kansas Bar Association seminar on Estate Planning for Disability and Tax Issues; Speaker, The Western Kansas Council on Estate Planning & Gifting seminar “Health Care Directives” - 1995; Fellow of the Kansas Bar Foundation; Continuing Legal Education Seminar Coordinator for several programs, including Plaza Lights Institute, Best of Continuing Legal Education and other probate and trust related seminars; Speaker, National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys seminar “The Truth About Estate Planning”; Outstanding Service Award, Kansas Bar Association as chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee, - 1998; Instructor of the Estate Planning Practicum, an intensive week long training course for members of the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys, Incorporated; Speaker for Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association Convention; Speaker for Kansas Accountants Tax Conference; Speaker for Kansas Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors.. CIVIC                        Member of Board of Directors of the Information Network of Kansas, Inc.(2000-02); President (1992) and member of Board of Directors of Salina Chamber of Commerce, 1989-92; Treasurer, The Saint Francis Academy (1992); Board of Trustees of Salina Public Library; Treasurer of Salina Public Library, 1988; President (1990-91) and member of Board of Directors of Salina Art Center, Inc., 1986-92; Campaign Chairman of Salina United Way Campaign, 1989; President of Salina Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, 1987-88; Member of Board of Directors of Salina Downtown Lions Club, 1985-88; President of Salina Country Club, 2008, and member of Board of Directors of Salina Country Club, 1993-95 and 2005-2009.  Member of Board of Directors of Kansas Wildscape.. CHURCH                  Roman Catholic. Founder and member of Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Grade School Endowment Fund, 1988; Member of St. Mary’s Grade School Council, 1985-89; Member of Finance Council of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish; Member of the The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salina Finance Council, Member of Board of Trustees of Catholic Charities (2002 – 2008).

A native of Hays, Kansas, Samantha graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1995 with a B.A. in political science. She went on to obtain her law degree from Washburn University in 1999, and joined the firm upon graduation.. Samantha’s practice emphasizes civil litigation, including personal injury work, contested probate cases, and domestic/family law. She has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her injured clients.. Samantha has been very active in the Salina community. She served as city commissioner from 2009-2103, serving as mayor of Salina in 2012.  She served on the Board of Salina Youth Care from 2000-2002, Salina Community Theatre and the Salina Area United Way. She is a member of Noon Network AMBUCS, serving as its president from 2005-2006. She was also appointed to serve on the City of Salina Disciplinary Review Board from 2001-2007.. Samantha is a member of the Saline/Ottawa County Bar Association, KS Association for Justice, and KS Women’s Attorney Association.