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Mr. Peck represents employers in all aspects of class and individual labor and employment litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.  He also provides preventive counseling and training to employers to assist them in addressing day-to-day employee relations issues in a quick and cost-effective manner.

Mr. O’Sullivan represents clients primarily in connection with their estate and tax planning and the administration of trusts and estates. He has a broad range of experience in developing and implementing both simple and complex estate planning techniques. He also represents both individual and institutional fiduciaries in the administration of trusts and estates. As part of his practice, Mr. O’Sullivan crafts wills, testamentary trusts, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, dynasty or other types of generation-skipping trusts, "special needs" trusts, powers of attorney, stock purchase or buy-sell agreements, strategic gifting and estate tax planning, asset protection planning, governmental resource planning (e.g., Medicaid and SSI), family business succession plans, premarital agreements, IRA, 401k or other tax deferred beneficiary designations and deferral strategies, life insurance structures, family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), private annuities, self-canceling installment notes (SCINs) and other instruments and estate planning techniques. He also represents executors and administrators before the probate court and advises fiduciaries and other clients in the preparation of estate, inheritance, gift, generation-skipping, and income tax returns filed with federal and state governments. A substantial portion of Mr. O’Sullivan’s practice also involves advising clients on strategies and provisions which enhance the preservation of family harmony in the estate planning process.. Mr. O’Sullivan was selected by his peers for inclusion in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® list and The Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. In 2011 and 2016, he was named by The Best Lawyers in America® the Wichita Elder Lawyer of the Year and in 2010, the Wichita Trusts & Estates Lawyer of the Year. Mr. O’Sullivan is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and his peer memberships include the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and the Wichita Estate Planning Council. He also enjoys Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s highest "AV" rating for lawyers.

Mr. Nolan assists business entities (including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships) and their principals in entity formation, business & tax planning, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Nolan also assists investors and developers with a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including forward and reverse like kind exchanges, sales and acquisitions, titles and survey review, leasing, lending, and financing. Mr. Nolan enjoys Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s high “BV” rating for lawyers reflecting exemplary professional expertise, experience, and stature, and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® list, The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Tax Law, and Chambers USA as a leading real estate attorney in the United States. Mr. Nolan serves as the chair of Foulston Siefkin’s recruiting committee.

Mr. Hanisch is well known as an attorney in the benefits community. Mr. Hanisch enjoys Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s highest “AV” rating for lawyers and has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©, the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® list, and Chambers USA as a leading employment attorney in the United States. He advises a diverse and broad spectrum of clients regarding their employee benefit plans and practices. Areas of emphasis include retirement plans, group insurance plans, flexible benefits and cafeteria plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements. In 2013, he was recognized by Best Lawyers® as the Wichita Employee Benefits (ERISA) “Lawyer of the Year.”

Mr. Hang’s criminal defense practice is concentrated on representing persons charged with driving under the influence. Mr. Hang is admitted to practice before the Kansas Supreme Court, all other Kansas courts, and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas and is fluent in Cantonese.

Mr. Grillot represents clients in all aspects of the bankruptcy process, including complex business transactions, tax issues, secured transactions, and all other aspects of the debtor-creditor relationship impacted by the bankruptcy process. Mr. Grillot represents debtors, Debtor-in-Possession, and creditors in the bankruptcy process in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases, with a particular focus and expertise in complex Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.. Mr. Grillot also represents clients in complex civil litigation involving foreclosures, commercial transactions, collections, the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, the Kansas Credit Services Organization Act, and issues related to construction defects. Mr. Grillot has also represented clients in financial workouts with creditors and other aspects of the debtor-creditor relationship.

Mr. Byquist represents businesses and their owners in a wide variety of matters, including contract negotiation and preparation, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, creation and termination of business entities, and general corporate matters. Mr. Byquist also assists franchisees and franchisors navigate and exploit the unique challenges and opportunities posed by the franchise relationship.

Mr. Bergkamp joined Hinkle Law Firm LLC in June of 2013.  As an associate attorney, he is a member of the trusts and estates practice group.. Jordan was raised outside of Garden Plain, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Business Administration and a Masters of Accountancy. After obtaining a CPA license and practicing tax accounting at a Big Four accounting firm, Jordan was awarded the Shook, Hardy & Bacon Law Review Scholarship to continue his education at the University of Kansas School of Law. While in law school he focused his course selection on estate, business, and tax planning courses.

Mr. Arellano’s legal experience extends across many areas of practice; he assists business entities and their principals with a wide range of general business issues, including entity formation, business and tax planning, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. He also assists clients with commercial and residential real estate matters, including sales and acquisitions, development, lending and financing, leasing, owners’ associations and covenants, and title and survey review.. Christopher’s practice also includes representing clients in the health care and employment law areas. He has represented hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, multi and single specialty physician medical practices, and others engaged in the health care industry. He regularly provides preemptive consultation to employers, helping employers implement personnel policies, comply with federal, state and local employment laws, and, when necessary, respond to employment discrimination claims and other state and federal law claims.

Mr. Andeel has an extensive legal career in primarily three practice areas: (1) federal and state taxation, (2) health care law and (3) estate planning. These subjects include joint ventures, business formations and divestitures, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, hospital matters, physician representation, estate planning, probate, trusts and estates, individual business counseling, and large corporation legal counseling. He represents clients ranging from individuals with general legal needs to large corporations with complex, multi-faceted legal issues. With more than 30 years of legal experience in Kansas, Mr. Andeel has substantial experience handling a wide-range of complex business, tax and health issues. He authored the original limited liability company legislation in Kansas in 1990. Mr. Andeel enjoys Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s highest "AV" rating for lawyers and is listed in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®, Guide to The Leading U.S. Healthcare Lawyers, Chambers USA, and the The Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Andeel is one of only 24 preeminent lawyers in Kansas who have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since its first publication over 25 years ago. The Best Lawyers in America® named him Wichita Corporate Lawyer of the Year in 2011 and Wichita Health Care Law Lawyer of the Year in 2012. Mr. Andeel is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel and has chaired the American Bar Association Tax Section Committee on Personal Service Organizations. His peer memberships include the National Health Lawyers Association and the Wichita Estate Planning Council.

Monique Centeno joined the Patterson Legal Group team in 2021. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team.. Prior to joining the firm, Monique was a District Court Judge in the 18th Judicial District of Kansas. She presided over trials, issued thoughtful rulings and was known for having a compassionate ear for all litigants. Prior to serving on the bench, Monique was a trial attorney at Wall Huntington Trial Law. She represented individuals and families that were harmed in medical malpractice cases, wrongful death cases, race and gender discrimination, bus collisions, auto accidents, homeowner negligence and many others.. In 2005, Monique graduated from Washburn University School of Law. While in law school, she learned that trial advocacy was her “calling”. She mastered the art of persuasion and thinking quickly on her feet. She was a natural advocate. After graduation, she used those skills by representing clients facing high level felonies, termination of parental rights, and consumer protection cases.. When the office doors close, Monique’s greatest joy is volunteering in her community. She is a Commissioner on the State of Kansas’ Commission on Racial Equity and Justice. She mentors high school students, college students and law school students. She regularly distributes free food to people in need through Common Ground (a mobile farmer’s market) and Salvation Army.

Michelle Watson has a practice focusing on litigation defense, health care law, and business law. She has experience in medical malpractice defense for hospitals, hospices, clinics, physicians, dentists, and nurses. Michelle has also served clients in general insurance defense. In her practice of health care law, Michelle advises hospitals and physician clinics on issues such as HIPAA, HITECH, Stark, fraud and abuse, and anti-kickback compliance. She provides training and advice to healthcare ethics committees and assists in patient security and care issues, policy and form compilation and review, and interacting with government agencies. Michelle works with healthcare providers and business associates to conduct HIPAA and HITECH compliance audits and internal investigations. She has created an “HIPAA/HITECH Policy Manual” for Kansas providers and assists in implementation and training when the practice implements these new policies. Michelle also represents business clients, including healthcare providers in contract disputes, assists in government investigations, and commercial litigation. Michelle currently serves on the Wichita Bar Association’s Civil Practice Committee and the Medical-Legal Committee. In the past, Michelle was on the board, and vice president of legal affairs, for Kansas Health Ethics.

Marty is eager to hear your side of the story. All legal disputes are a search for the truth. But your truth--what you saw and heard--probably isn't known fully. Marty cares about his clients and wants to listen and communicate their story in a compelling way.Marty is a fourth-generation Kansan. He has been a lawyer since he was 24 years old. 35 years experience as a lawyer makes a difference.

Margaret J. Disilvestro is an associate attorney with Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson, L.C. Growing up in several cities across Kansas, Maggie found her home in Wichita while attending Newman University. At Newman University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Marketing degree with a minor in Communications. Maggie also was a graduate of the Newman Honors Program as well as the 2011 recipient of the Leona Ablah Award for service and leadership. Because of the preparation she received at Newman University, she earned a scholarship to the University of Kansas School of Law where she was on the Dean’s Advisory Board, a volunteer for the Guardian Assistantship Program, the Traffic Court Associate Chief Justice and the Women in Law Treasurer. Prior to joining Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson,L.C., Maggie worked for Textron Aviation Inc. negotiating multi-million dollar Aircraft Purchase Agreements and learning about the aviation industry as a whole. In 2016, she joined the Junior League of Wichita to give back to the community that has given so much to her. She looks forward to continuing to develop her connections to the community through continued participation in Junior League of Wichita as well as the Wichita Bar Association. Maggie is a member of the American, Kansas and Wichita bar associations. She is licensed to practice law in Kansas and her various practice areas are listed below, with her focus being in family law.

Mackenzie M. Baxter is a partner at the firm, and an experienced litigator defending healthcare providers in civil litigation matters and administrative Board proceedings involving claims of malpractice, negligence, and professional misconduct. Through effective written and oral advocacy, she has successfully obtained dismissals and resolutions of complicated matters for her clients.. Mackenzie has briefed and argued challenging motions before the Kansas state courts, the United States District Court of Kansas, and the United States Court of Appeals - 10th Circuit Court.. She was recently named a 2024 Rising Star by SuperLawyers® in the field of Civil Litigation: Defense.. Mackenzie received her B.S., cum laude, in Biology, from Wichita State University, and her J.D., with honors, from Washburn University School of Law. While attending law school, Mackenzie was a member of the mock trial team that participated in the National American Association of Justice’s Trial Advocacy Competition. She also gained valuable experience as an intern at the Shawnee County District Attorney’s Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Legal Department.. Mackenzie is more than just an attorney. In college, she competed in Division I cross-country and long-distance track for Arizona State University and Wichita State University. She also worked in a reproductive hormone lab.. Mackenzie and her husband, Brock, are the proud parents of two beautiful children. They enjoy supporting them at wrestling tournaments, on the ice rink, and at piano concert halls.

Lisa practices in the areas of medical malpractice defense and health care law and has participated as defense counsel in more than 40 jury trials in both state and federal courts. Her medical malpractice litigation experience includes a wide range of medical negligence claims, including complex birth injury cases, catastrophic permanent injury cases, and wrongful death claims. Lisa also has an accomplished history of practice planning and regulatory compliance for the healthcare industry, including risk management, anti-kickback, Stark and HIPAA compliance. Ranked a Kansas Super Lawyer® since 2012, McPherson was raised in Newton, Kansas and has represented clients throughout Kansas for over 25 years.

Linda believes every client deserves her full attention in every case. It is important to her to make sure every client is well-informed on the legal issues they are facing and the legal options available to them. Whether the situation requires negotiations or representation in court, Linda is dedicated to a cost-effective approach to resolution while making sure the client receives quality representation.. Extensively involved in the community, Linda has traveled across Kansas giving seminars on estate planning, coordinates and participates in annual mock trials for high school students, speaks to elementary students about the law, and is an Adjunct Professor at Wichita Area Technical College.

Lee, Gurney & Hess. Wichita, Kansas law firm practicing throughout the state of Kansas, with offices in Liberal and Independence, Kansas. Since 1987, our firm has focused on representing injuried workers. We also represent individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents and medical negligence claims.

Laura Dakhil Monahan primarily represents individuals and businesses in the healthcare industry, serving both transactional and litigation needs for her clients. In doing so, she practices in the areas of business and corporate law, healthcare law, real estate law, and medical malpractice defense litigation. Laura, born and raised in Wichita, graduated with honors, receiving her B.S. in Journalism along with minors in French and Leadership Studies from the University of Kansas. During KU’s Homecoming celebration in 2003, Laura was one of five female students honored as an Ex.CEL Award (Excellence in Community Education and Leadership) finalist, even being featured in the Homecoming parade. During the University’s graduation ceremony, Laura was also honored as the recipient of the Caryl K. Smith Student Leader Chancellor Award. She then stayed in Lawrence to attend University of Kansas School of Law. While in law school, Laura served as the Student Direct for the Defender Project, a clinic which serves state and federal prisoners in appellate and post-conviction litigation. After receiving her law degree, Laura went on to earn an M.B.A. from Washburn University. She is thrilled to be back in her hometown serving the community.

Kimberly assists clients with divorce, legal separation, child custody, child or spousal support cases and a variety of post-divorce matters.  She is experienced with financial issues such as high asset divisions, business valuations, and formulating spousal maintenance terms.. Kimberly is also devoted to assisting clients with issues regarding their children such as formulating custody and parenting time schedules and calculating child support modifications.  Her practice involves helping clients to resolve contested matters involving premarital or postnuptial agreements and all necessary trial work.

Kevin Arnel is the firm’s managing partner. Mr. Arnel has an extensive legal practice in the areas of tax exempt organizations, real estate, general business and estate planning. Kevin is often requested to assist clients in a capacity similar to that of an in-house general counsel. In that strategic role, he advises clients on the difficult issues and challenging opportunities confronting them on a daily basis. Kevin advises a diverse group of public charities, private foundations, and other tax exempt organizations regarding formation, operation, real estate, general business and compliance issues. Kevin also assists for-profit business clients with a wide range of real estate transactions including commercial and residential property leasing, acquisitions and development. He has broad experience working with small business owners, family-owned businesses, and professionals on general business issues and the development of simple and complex estate/succession plans. Kevin enjoys Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s highest “AV” rating for lawyers and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America© as a leading tax and non-profit attorney in the United States.

Kenneth Newton has defended the rights of clients charged with criminal offenses for over twenty years. After graduating from law school, Ken worked for the Rumsey Law Office for three years, representing clients in criminal, civil, and municipal litigation. In 1996, Ken joined the Sedgwick County Public Defender's Office as an Assistant Public Defender. In this position, Ken represented clients in cases ranging from white collar crime to serious sex offenses and murder. Ken has personally handled over 150 jury trials.. Ken joined Cameron & Herrman, P.A. in 2017, because he wanted to provide higher quality representation to clients than the resources of a government office allow.  While Ken is able to manage a large caseload of serious cases, he focuses on providing "quality" representation over "quantity." In his free time, Ken enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and children.

Jonathan W. McConnell, the founding criminal defense attorney at the McConnell Law Firm, specializes in criminal defense, including Driving Under the Influence (DUI), false sexual accusations, white collar crime and appeals. He is also highly experienced in traffic law and civil litigation.. As a noted criminal defense attorney and the leader of our firm, Jon is known for his expert knowledge and unmatched tenacity. He describes his technique as aggressive and “outside the box,” utilizing a fresh and modern approach. Both the public and his peers have taken notice, consistently rating him at the top of the profession with the most prestigious legal directories: Avvo, The National Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell.. Jon was drawn to the legal profession out of a desire to help people. The Wichita native earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from Wichita State University, then attended law school in Miami, Florida. After his education, he gained experience as a Law Clerk for a judge in Broward County, Florida, as an Assistant District Attorney of Sedgwick County, Kansas, and then at a criminal defense law firm.. Jon founded his own namesake law firm in 2014, and the practice was rebranded in 2017 as the McConnell Law Firm. He feels that there is great honor in the work we do, especially in helping those who are in trouble or who have made a mistake, which is why he fights tirelessly to represent each of his clients— leaving no stone unturned in the process.

Jon Von Achen graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University.. When Jon is away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family. They are active in their church and enjoy cooking together.

Jess Hoeme is a Wichita-based criminal defense attorney who defends clients in municipal, state, and federal courts across Kansas. He represents individuals in criminal cases involving everything from violent crimes to white-collar crimes. Jess maintains a notable practice representing Kansas law enforcement officers and agencies in matters of professional affairs. Jess is an experienced trial attorney and has taught trial advocacy skills at the National Advocacy Center.