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With over thirty years’ experience, Boyd McPherson has litigated hundreds of cases and helped countless clients in Wichita and the surrounding areas. Boyd maintains a robust family law practice, primarily handling cases involving divorce, spousal maintenance, child support, custody, and adoption. He also assists businesses in liquor licensing and related issues throughout southcentral Kansas.

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.

Trish Voth, a partner, leads Foulston’s Real Estate, Energy and Environmental team; and practices in the areas of commercial real estate and wind energy.Trish understands that your legal needs and approach may vary radically from one project to the next; and invites you to discover our difference. Trish delivers:. When costs are a focus, Trish leverages her specific strengths to help with your bottom line by providing:

Trinidad Galdean primarily represents businesses and employers on employment law, commercial law, and immigration matters. Chambers USA, in recognizing the best lawyers in employment law in Kansas, recognized Trinidad for "the superb quality of his counseling work" and for "his employment law expertise." He has also been recognized as a "Rising Star" Super Lawyer in labor and employment law by the Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine and the Texas Super Lawyers Magazine.  He frequently speaks in various states on legal issues.. Trinidad is certified as a Professional in Human Resources by the Human Resource Certification Institute.  He is also Board Certified in Labor and Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Trinidad has practiced law for over 20 years. He is admitted to practice law in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

Taryn Folston is a Wichita-based family law attorney representing clients in divorce, child custody and support, parenting times, spousal maintenance, premarital agreements, legal guardianship petitions, and CINC cases. Taryn is an experienced litigator known for her formidable courtroom advocacy.

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).

Rylee Broyles practices family law in Wichita and the surrounding areas. In her family law practice, Rylee helps clients navigate divorce and paternity, child custody and support, and spousal maintenance.

Ryan A. Prochaska joined Prochaska, Howell & Prochaska LLC in 2010 after graduating law school. Ryan believes that every case is important no matter the injury, or how complex the litigation. He has made it his practice to represent plaintiffs exclusively. This is because those injured in medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury cases are hurting and need an attorney who understands their suffering.. Ryan’s primary focus is to win fair compensation for his clients, while also maintaining a professional and compassionate relationship. He gives each client personal attention while providing open communication through the entire process. Combining these ideals with the firm’s resources, Ryan is able to achieve successful results for his clients.

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.

Robinson Law Firm, LLC represents business and individuals in a variety of business, real estate, and property disputes. We also provide business advising and represent parties in real-estate transactions.

Paula D. Langworthy has been in private practice in Wichita, Kansas, since her graduation from Washburn University School of Law in December, 2005, except for the time period she served as Chief Judge of the Oglala Lakota Tribal Courts in South Dakota in 2011 and 2012. She has a wide variety of practice experience, including family law, contested estate litigation, contested adoptions, and general civil litigation. Since 2016, Paula has focused her practice primarily on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, paternity, prenuptial agreements, guardianships, adoption, and child-in-need of care cases. Paula has a strong desire to help individuals involved in family law matters, mainly due to her own experiences as a child of divorce and having gone through a divorce herself. Her combined life and law practice experience gives Paula the skills and knowledge necessary to help guide individuals through their domestic situations.. Paula grew up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the capital of the Cherokee Nation. She is a proud member of the Cherokee Nation and is actively involved in her American Indian culture. She obtained her B.S. in Criminal Justice/Administration of Justice from Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma in December 2000 and graduated with honors from Washburn University School of Law in December, 2005.  Paula is active in her community, serving on the Derby Planning Commission and multiple committees for the Wichita Bar Association.. Paula is a Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Star honoree for 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, a Missouri-Kansas Super Lawyer for 2021 and 2022, a member of the Leadership Wichita class of 2014, the recipient of the 2009 Pro Bono Certificate from the Kansas Bar Association, and a 2009 Wichita Business Journal “40 Under 40” Honoree. She is licensed to practice law in Kansas and South Dakota. Paula is an active member of the Wichita Bar Association, Wichita Women Attorneys Association, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas Women Attorneys Association and the American Bar Association.. Paula and her husband, Kurt, live in Derby, Kansas. Kurt and Paula are a blended family with five boys. They have six beautiful grandchildren. Paula and her family are active members of Pleasantview Baptist Church in Derby.

Paul F. Good is a native of Wichita, Kansas. He received undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Kansas (B.S., 1982) and obtained his legal education from Washburn University School of Law (J.D., with Honors, 1985). While attending Washburn, he was the business manager and a member of the Washburn Law Journal, and served as a clerk for the Kansas Department of Revenue and the Kansas Corporation Commission Legal Division. Mr. Good also passed all four parts of the CPA examination.. Mr. Good practices in the areas of real estate law and development, business and corporate law with an emphasis in planning structures, trusts and estates, mergers and acquisitions, franchise law, and Internal Revenue Service representation. He is a frequent presenter of seminars involving business formation and structures, real estate, and estate planning.. Mr. Good is licensed to practice in the courts of the State of Kansas, the United States District Court for the District of Kansas, the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Tax Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Wichita Bar Association and Wichita Estate Planning Council.

Pam Saenz is an associate attorney at the firm, focusing primarily on civil litigation. She represents individuals and entities alike in state and federal courts in wrongful death, personal injury, auto and trucking accidents, product liability, and premises liability suits. Handling matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, Pam brings a unique, holistic understanding of litigation to the table which leads to favorable outcomes for clients.. Pam earned her Juris Doctor with honors from Washburn University School of Law and received a certificate in Law and Government. During law school, she took on leadership roles in the Hispanic American Law Students Association and the Genders and Sexualities Alliance. She was a member of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team, where her love of litigation cemented itself. Pam further developed her legal and practical skills through internships that spanned a variety of fields, including work with the Kansas legislature, representation of indigent clients in immigration matters, and research on international cultural preservation efforts.. Before attending law school, Pam graduated from Wichita State University with double majors in International Studies and Spanish. While at WSU, she served as president of her women’s fraternity and as a student ambassador for the university. Pam is fluent in Spanish and brings a global perspective to her legal practice.

Palmateer advises and represents clients in several areas of law, primarily including estate planning (wills and trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, supplemental/special needs trusts), probate and administration of estates, and Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy debtor practice. Palmateer also assists with the formation of limited liability companies and nonprofit corporations, including filing applications for 501(c)(3) exempt status, and has extensive oil and gas regulatory experience at the Kansas Corporation Commission. He brings a strong interest in finance and real estate, and strong family values that complement his understanding of clients' estate planning goals. Palmateer has a practical, solution-oriented philosophy with an emphasis on adding value for his clients.

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.

My law practice is dedicated to helping clients resolve their legal disputes, whether in the context of a lawsuit or before a lawsuit is ever filed.

My journey to becoming an advocate for the rights of personal injury victims began on the opposite side.  I spent eight years representing insurance companies against good people who were injured in car wrecks, truck wrecks, work related accidents and slip and fall accidents.  While I fought hard for my clients, the cases always left me empty inside.  One particular moment occurred when an adjuster discontinued weekly wage loss checks to a workers compensation victim without any reason.  I found out that the injury victim was unable to feed her family more than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Thanksgiving.  That poor lady and her family inspired me to stop fighting for the insurance company and start fighting for the injury victim.  I left my old firm and started working for Brad and Brian Pistotnik.  I quickly realized that Brian was the one who didn't care about fancy cars, jets and being famous.  Instead, Brian focused his attention on getting his clients what they deserved - fair, just and real compensation for their injuries.  I have followed along with him in my practice and continue to work hard for my clients to get them the best.

Ms. Wetta is a trial lawyer who represents clients in a variety of litigation matters in both state and federal court. She is a member of the firm’s General Litigation practice group and her regular practice areas include insurance defense, contract disputes, creditors’ rights, torts, and employment litigation. Ms. Wetta has also represented clients in front of various regulatory agencies, including the State Farm Service Agency. She is an active member of the state and local bars, as well as the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel.

Ms. Shulda joined Foulston Siefkin’s employment law group after practicing law for five years in Colorado and New Mexico. Teresa’s practice focuses on employment litigation, and she has represented both employers and employees in a variety of employment matters, including civil rights, federal and state anti-discrimination laws, contract disputes, wrongful discharge, wage and hour laws, and other federal and state law claims.

Mr. Schlozman joined Hinkle Elkouri in 2007 to contribute to the Employee Benefits practice area. Prior to joining Hinkle Elkouri, he held a series of high-level posts in the Department of Justice since 2001, including that of interim United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Brad also served as the principal deputy assistant attorney general for the Civil Rights Division, and a counsel to the Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice.  Before taking a position with the Department of Justice, Brad was an associate at Howrey, Simon, Arnold & White, LLP in Washington, D.C., where he was a member of the Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation Practice.Following his graduation from law school, Brad completed a two-year federal judicial clerkship with then-Chief U.S. District Judge G. Thomas VanBebber of the District of Kansas. He then clerked for an additional year for U.S. Circuit Judge Mary Beck Briscoe of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

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.