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While attending the University of Kansas School of Law, Eric served as a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy. He also provided legal assistance to indigent clients in the areas of municipal criminal defense, juvenile adjudications, and domestic relations through the Douglas County Legal Aid Society.

When Kristina Retzlaff went to law school, she chose a career that would allow her to help people in their day-to-day lives. “I chose family law because I wanted to work with people who, on a daily basis, would not normally have a need for an attorney,” Kristina says. “I knew this practice area would be most rewarding to me as an attorney. Being able to help people through difficult times in their lives is what makes my job more fulfilling than the average job.”. Kristina says, “What I enjoy most as I work with my clients is seeing the point when they realize that they are going to be okay. Early in the process of a divorce, or any lawsuit, really, people have a lot of doubt about the legal system, their future, their finances, and the children.  With my help, there comes a point in the process when they realize ‘life’s going to be different, but I’m still going to be fine’. It is extremely rewarding to get them to that point.”. Kristina Retzlaff graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2004 and served as staff articles editor on the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy. She also participated in the Elder Law Clinic and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program while a law student. For several years, Kristina traveled through the country as a regional adviser for her sorority, Delta Gamma.. Kristina received her Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Communications, cum laude, from Wichita State University in 2001.  As a student at Wichita State University, Kristina worked as a student intern for then-University President Donald Beggs.  She also chaired the Hippodrome committee, and was a vice-president for her sorority.. For the first six years of her legal career, Kristina focused her practice on Social Security Disability claims.  She expanded her practice area to family law five years ago.  Kristina spent ten years as an LSAT, MCAT, ACT, and SAT Instructor for Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions.. Since 2015, Kristina has served as a court-appointed mediator and Limited Case Manager.  She enjoys helping her LCM clients come to agreements that allow them to avoid a trial.  In all of her work, Kristina puts her emphasis on helping people navigate the legal system during rough times in their personal lives.. Professionally, Kristina serves as co-chair of the Family Law Committee at the Wichita Bar Association.  She is also a member of the Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court, an organization of attorneys and judges dedicated to the professionalism in the administration of justice.  Personally, Kristina is a member of St. Jude Catholic Church where she serves on the welcoming committee. She also volunteers her time serving on the PTO for her children’s schools.  Kristina lives in west Wichita with her husband and five children.

Travis L. Cook is a native of Conway Springs, Kansas. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University (B.S., 2010). Mr. Cook obtained his legal education at Washburn University School of Law (J.D., Deans Honors, 2014). While attending Washburn, Mr. Cook served as Student-Editor-in-Chief of the Family Law Quarterly. He received the CALI Excellence Award for top grade in Antitrust Law and Financial Issues in Divorce.. Mr. Cook initially joined McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. as a summer clerk during law school. Currently, he practices in the areas of workers compensation defense, insurance defense, and general civil litigation.. Mr. Cook is licensed to practice in the courts of the State of Kansas and the United Stated District Court for the District of Kansas. He is a member of the Kansas Bar Association and the Wichita Bar Association. His interests outside of the law include spending time with his family and friends, going to local sporting events, and spending time hunting and fishing in the great outdoors.

Tina Huntington was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wichita State University in 1999. During her studies at Wichita State, she began her legal career as a paralegal. Tina attended Washburn Law School in Topeka, Kansas where she obtained her Juris Doctorate degree in 2003. She has focused her legal career on helping victims of negligence, family law matters and alternative dispute resolution. Tina is a Judge Pro Tem for the Sedgwick County District Court. She is also serves as a board member for the Heartland Mediators Association.. During her career, Tina has handled numerous six and seven figure cases to successful resolution or verdict. Tina’s recent litigation success includes a 1.0 Million Dollar settlement in a wrongful death automobile vs. tractor-trailer case. Just prior, she obtained 1.25 Million Dollar Verdict in the case of Castleberry v. DeBrot. A wrongful death case involving a primary care physician’s failure to diagnose an impending stroke.. In 2018, Tina received the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association's Special Recognition Award for Public Service. In 2014, she received teh Kansas Trial Lawyers Association's Consumer Champion Award. This distinguished award is presented for noteworthy contributions to the preservation, enhancement and advancement of the legal rights of Kansas. It is awarded only when the actions have broad ramifications for society.  Tina and Larry received the award for their actions in preserving the civil rights of mentally ill and disabled prisoners housed in the Sedgwick County Jail. The lawsuit exposed a culture of cruelty to those helpless individuals. It was highly publicized in local and national press and television. It resulted in the defeat of the current Sheriff and the institution of new policies and facilities for the safe and humane treatment of mentally ill and disabled prisoners.. Memberships / Community Service. • U.S. District Court 2004• Supreme Court of Kansas 2004• U.S. Court of Federal Claims 2008• Supreme Court of Kansas Approved Mediator 2019• Girls on the Run – Sponsor, Coach, Running Buddy & Program Committee• Dress for Success Wichita – Volunteer• Meade Jr. High AVID Mock Your Socks Off event – Sponsor and Judge 2017-present• Coleman Middle School AVID Get-a-Job event – Sponsor and Judge 2018-present

Sylvia Penner is a lifelong resident of Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1999 from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, where she was a member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams and served on the college’s Student Senate. Ms. Penner received her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas in 2004. While at KU, she served as a Student Ambassador and worked as a law clerk to the District Court for the Third Judicial District in Shawnee County.After law school, Ms. Penner worked for four years as an Assistant District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District in Sedgwick County, where she prosecuted criminal actions in the traffic, juvenile, drug, sex, domestic violence, and gang units. As a prosecutor, she honed her trial skills, argued before the Kansas Court of Appeals, and served as an instructor at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.. Ms. Penner joined Penner Lowe Law Group in February 2020 and practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, including White Collar Criminal and Civil Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, and Juvenile Law.. Ms. Penner is bilingual and takes delight in representing clients from both the English and Spanish speaking communities. She genuinely enjoys her work and especially the people that she meets and serves. Ms. Penner is a member of the American, Kansas, and Wichita Bar Associations. As an active Bar member, she serves on the Wichita Women Attorneys Association and the Criminal Practice, Law in Education, and Professional Diversity Committees of the Wichita Bar Association. In 2012, Ms. Penner was elected by her peers to serve on the WBA Board of Governors. Ms. Penner is active in a variety of community organizations and activities. She serves on boards for The Salvation Army, Kansas Appleseed, Child Start, and Everence. Ms. Penner is presently serving on the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission. She also provides pro bono legal advice at Wichita’s Union Rescue Mission, Hilltop Urban Church, and The Salvation Army. While she is not working, Ms. Penner enjoys participating in a number of organized sports, cheering on her children in their many sports and activities, running, listening to live music, and spending time with her family.

Since joining Hinkle Law Firm LLC in 1998, Mr. Smith has focused his practice on employee benefit matters.. Prior to joining the firm, he served as in-house counsel for Thorn Americas, Inc. for more than seven years, where his responsibilities included class action litigation, consumer bankruptcies, copyrights and trademarks, consumer marketing, the review of software license agreements, and the development of new business concepts. He also served as a research attorney for the Honorable Robert E. Davis of the Kansas Court of Appeals for two years following his graduation from the University of Kansas School of Law.. Steven is a frequent public speaker on employee benefit topics. Since 2003, he has been a contributing author to the book Group Health Plans: Federal Mandates Other Than COBRA & HIPAA, which is published by the Employee Benefits Institute of America (EBIA).

Russ Hazlewood’s practice focuses almost exclusively on civil litigation and mostly involves prosecuting affirmative claims for his business and consumer clients.  While Russ is experienced in handling all types of civil litigation, he is best known for handling insurance recovery and consumer protection cases.. Russ has a long track record of obtaining significant recoveries in cases other lawyers turned down.  Russ does not employ paralegals to interract with his clients.  He believes that every client deserves direct, frequent contact with his or her lawyer.  Russ enjoys a reputation as a lawyer who can and will take a case to trial if it cannot be settled.

Richard A. Samaniego is a member/owner of Gibson Watson Marino, LLC and offices in the Wichita, Kansas Office located in the Epic Center. Richard graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) in Government and a minor in Business. Richard received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas and licensed to practice law in Texas in 2006 and in Kansas in 2007. Richard has represented clients and organizations in various matters before Kansas Municipal Courts, Kansas District Courts, the Kansas Court of Appeals, the Kansas Supreme Court, the Kansas Legislature, Kansas Administrative Agencies, and the Immigration Court. Richard currently serves as Chair of the Legislative Committee, past board member of the Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, member of the WBA Family Law and Probate Committees and serves as an appointed member of the Kansas Child Support Guidelines Committee.. Richard is a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Wichita Bar Association, State Bar of Texas and Wichita Crime Commission. Richard provides legal services throughout central Kansas including: Butler County, Harvey County, Reno County, Sedgwick County and Sumner County.. His practice areas include: Adoption Law, Appellate Law, Alimony, Annulments, Business Law, Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Law, Mediation, Settlement Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, Contract Law, Domestic Relations, Family Mediation, Father's Rights, Felony, Grandparents Rights,  Guardianships, Interstate Child Custody and Support, Juvenile Law, Mediation, Military Divorces, Misdemeanor, Municipal Law, Name Change, No Fault Divorce, Parenting time, Paternity, Postmarital Agreements, Premarital agreements, Probate, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, Termination of Parental Rights, Trusts, and Wills.

Outside of my practice I enjoy hiking, kayaking and exploring.  My favorite places are New Mexico, Colorado and Washington.

One of our inalienable rights under the law is that we are presumed innocent – until proven guilty in a court of law. Unfortunately, even being accused of a crime can make people look at you differently. The government will do all it can to convict you, and your reputation may be harmed.. At Kerns Law Group, we defend your freedom – as well as your good name. We have experience representing people all around the United States and throughout the world, including those who have faced even the most serious criminal charges.. As a respected criminal defense attorney with decades of experience in the industry, Kurt Kerns knows how to win some of the most challenging cases. Kurt has earned the esteem of his peers on both sides of the aisle with his many victories in complex, high-profile cases, including international crimes, major drug offenses, federal violations, and murder.. In federal court, Kurts’ skill, determination, and expert guidance have enabled his clients to avoid conviction in ten consecutive jury trials. He has had fourteen murder trials taken to a jury, of those, ten of his clients were acquitted and two were convicted of lesser manslaughter charges.. As the founding member of the Kerns Law Group, Kurt Kerns and his team maintain offices in Wichita and Dodge City, Kansas, as well as The Hague in the Netherlands. You can find him listed in Best Lawyers in America, and he’s been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers for ten years running. Kurt has also earned an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest and most sought-after designation under the Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system.. Despite his career success and reputation as one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in the US, Kurt continues to seek out further training and knowledge related to his field. He has completed additional and extensive legal training at the National Criminal Defense College, as well as Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, where he is currently on staff.. For several years, Kurt proudly served on the board of governors for the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and he currently holds a lifetime membership to the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Kurt Kerns is not only renowned in the US, but he is also a respected international criminal defense attorney. He is often called to practice before the International War Crime Tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands. Only 26 attorneys from the US are authorized to appear in the International Criminal Court, and he is one of them. Most recently, he defended Commander Vinko Martinovic in a landmark case.. Kurt Kerns frequently lends his knowledge and expertise in criminal defense seminars across the United States. Previously, he has served as a valued and expert commentator on A&E American Justice and Court TV. As a persuasive, successful, and internationally renowned criminal defense attorney, he has earned the respect of clients, jurors, and judges alike.

Norman was born and raised in Illinois, moving to Wichita, Kansas when he was 18. A few years later, he enlisted in the Air Force. While in the Air Force, Norman received his Associates Degree in Police Science while he worked as a law enforcement officer stationed at McConnell AFB in Wichita. Upon leaving the military, he worked at Cessna Aircraft for 4 years where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems from Friends University. Eventually, Norman enrolled in Washburn School of Law receiving his Juris Doctor. After law school, he worked with Accident Recovery Team for approximately 10 years as an attorney, becoming a partner in 2014. Norman had multiple verdicts and settlements which changed the lives of his clients. He is always learning and changing and recently pivoted his practice to focus solely on bankruptcy law. Norman uses his unique perspective and skills, applying them to those consumer bankruptcy practices that trouble the community of Wichita, Kansas.. To learn more about Attorney Norman Douglas, visit his attorney profile on Kansas Bankruptcy Center website at:. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeffrey N. Lowe received his doctorate degree from Washburn University School of Law and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.B.A. from Southwestern College. Professionally, Jeff is a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Wichita Bar Association including several sub-committees, Kansas Association for Justice, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is licensed to practice law in the Kansas District Courts and the United States District Court - District of Kansas. Jeff has been repeatedly chosen by his peers as a top attorney as evidenced by his repeated "Rising Star" and "Super Lawyer" designations in KC Magazine’s Super Lawyers, and he carries an “A-V” rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, evidencing a very high level of professional excellence. Jeff has also been repeatedly chosen to be included in the prestigious "Best Lawyers" publications in the areas of Family Law and Family Mediation. In 2020, “Best Lawyers” named Jeff “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Family Law for Wichita, Kansas. Additionally, Jeff is an author and contributor to the Kansas Bar Association Family Law Handbook, as well as a frequent lecturer for the Wichita Bar Association, the Kansas Chapter of the American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers, and other organizations. Jeff has successfully achieved Board Certification as a family law trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, one of the highest, most stringent and most reliable honor an attorney can receive. Approximately three percent of American lawyers have earned board certification. Although Jeff focuses his practice in the areas of family law and civil litigation, he also practices in several other areas such as business law and estate planning.

I was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. I obtained my undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and my juris doctor from Washburn University School of Law.. I am a general civil litigation practitioner with a focus on insurance defense litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, and personal injury and product liability litigation.. In 2019, I was selected as one of Wichita’s “Emerging Leaders” by the Wichita Business Journal. I currently serves as the Vice President for the Young Lawyers Section of the Wichita Bar Association.

I have been practicing bankruptcy law for my entire career.  I have experience in every aspect of the bankruptcy system, representing debtors, creditors, trustees, individuals, businesses, other lawyers, and even the United States government.  After seven years of practice, I decided to open my own law firm to pursue my passion--helping individuals and businesses in the bankruptcy courts.  Owning and operating Prelle Eron & Bailey has now consumed over half of my career, and it continues to be a grand adventure.. While bankruptcy is the primary focus of our firm, we assist a wide range of clients in defending and prosecuting business disputes, foreclosures, and breach of contract actions.  We also assist clients with their transactional needs, including incorporations, drafting operating agreements and bylaws, drafting and reviewing contracts and leases, preparing sales agreements, promissory notes, and security instruments, and arranging for the sale, division, or wind down of businesses.. Our firm provides highly personalized representation to all of our clients, from the poverty stricken individual to the multi-million dollar corporation.  We are available after hours as needed.  The individuals and companies who use our services are typically involved in very difficult circumstances.  We meet those circumstances with the skill, service, and respect that our clients deserve.  We listen and pursue our client's goals with diligence.  And our service is backed by some of the most highly educated and experienced professionals in the business.  If you or someone you know needs representation in the areas of bankruptcy, business transactions, or commercial litigation, give us call and see what a difference our customer focus makes.  You can also email me directly at

Graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law 1998. Admitted to the Kansas Bar in 1999. Specializes in chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies

Eric practices in the areas of taxation, trusts and estates, wills, probate and business law.  He represents clients in tax controversies before the Internal Revenue Service, the Kansas Department of Revenue and in federal and state courts.  His representative clients include individuals and closely held businesses.  He is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, the U.S. Tax Court and the state courts of Kansas and Oklahoma.  Eric is an AV rated attorney and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Trusts and Estates Law.