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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. Gorney is a Wichita native. Originally a professional journalist, he successfully translated those reporting skills into effectively trial advocacy skills to articulate his client's stories in court. He firmly believes the first step in resolving any case is by listening carefully to truly understand what is at issue. Mr. Gorney learned the value of hard work, commitment, and loyalty from his family. Having spent more than five years as a criminal defense practitioner, he learned the practice of law requires meticulous, detailed work to achieve positive results. As such, he melds thorough preparation with zealous courtroom advocacy when representing clients.. Mr. Gorney is baseball fan who can often be found watching his favorite team, the Kansas City Royals. He is also a proud member of the Delta Chi Fraternity which he joined as an undergraduate at Kansas State University and remains actively involved with in numerous ways at the local, regional, and international levels.

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.

Monica’s academic excellence earned a full-tuition scholarship to Washburn University School of Law, where she attained her Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Monica was elected Student Bar Association Secretary, Kansas Bar Association Representative, and International Law Society Faculty Liaison. She was also a member of the Family Law Society. Based on her superior legal writing and research skills, she was selected to mentor other law students as the Legal Analysis, Research and Writing Teacher’s Assistant. Monica participated in internships at the Kansas Association for Justice, where she attended meetings of the Kansas House Judiciary Committee and analyzed proposed statutory amendments; the Washburn Law Clinic; and the Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted domestic violence cases.. After graduating from law school, Monica followed her dream of becoming a prosecutor. From 2008 until 2010, Monica was a Sedgwick County Assistant District Attorney, handling adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony cases. Monica appeared in court on a daily basis and became known for her litigation skills. Frustrated with the politics of working in an elected office and the arbitrary sentencing guidelines imposed by the legislature, Monica chose to leave criminal law and open Cameron Law Office, P.A., in 2010.. While managing her own law practice, Monica became a well-respected Limited Case Manager, with experience mediating agreements in family law cases and testifying at trial in contested cases. In 2015, Monica earned the distinction of the TOP 10 UNDER 40 Attorney Award for the State of Kansas from the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Monica also earned the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys’ 2016 Top 10 Attorney’s Client Satisfaction Award. In 2016, Monica added a partner and the firm became Cameron & Herrman, P.A. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Cameron & Herrman, P.A., one of the 10 Best Law Firms in Kansas in 2017 and 2019. In 2020, Monica formed a new law firm, Cameron Family Law, P.A.. When Monica is not in the courtroom, she enjoys spending time with her family and serving on the Board of Trustees for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the on the Executive Leadership Board for the LLS Light the Night Walk.

Mindy Ellen Wheeler is a proud Wichita native, and a graduate of Wichita East High School and Wichita State University. Before deciding to go to law school, Ms. Wheeler worked in the Wichita banking industry for nearly a decade. Thereafter, she returned to Wichita State University and received her bachelor’s degree in History and Philosophy.  In 2012, she returned home to Wichita after graduating from the University of Iowa College of Law and worked for three years as a legal assistant in a family law practice. In the summer of 2015, while awaiting the results of the Kansas Bar Exam, she began working with attorney Jack Peggs. After learning that she had passed the exam and would be admitted to practice law in Kansas, she and Mr. Peggs decided to form a partnership, combining his vast legal knowledge and many years of law practice experience with her education, experience and energy. She is excited to be a part of this new firm and ready to help her clients with a variety of legal issues.

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.

Mackenzie Orchard is a Wichita-based family law attorney. She assists clients in matters of divorce, paternity, child custody and support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, and CINC. Mackenzie draws on her background teaching criminal justice and working as a Guardian ad Litem to help her clients navigate some of the most delicate aspects of 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.

Lynnette Herrman serves clients in a wide variety of legal matters in Wichita and Sedgwick County, KS and other areas throughout the State of Kansas.. Lynnette graduated from The University of Kansas School of Law in May, 2006 with her Juris Doctor degree, after completing her first year of law school at Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.  After graduating from law school and being licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas, she worked in the private sector for former Attorney General of Kansas and former District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District, Vern Miller.  Lynnette became an Assistant District Attorney for the Office of the District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District in May, 2007.  She began her work as an Assistant District Attorney in the Traffic Division, prosecuting misdemeanor traffic crimes, traffic infractions and both misdemeanor and felony DUI cases.  During her time as a prosecutor, Lynnette spent three years in the Child in Need of Care Division, where she prosecuted civil cases involving the abuse and neglect of children.  Lynnette worked as an Assistant District Attorney until late December, 2010, when she resigned to pursue her own practice.  She spent nearly five years as "Of Counsel" with the firm Beall & Mitchell, LLC before moving on to open her own firm until she merged with another attorney to form Cameron & Herrman, P.A. and she was a partner in that firm until is dissolution in September 2020.  Lynnette opened Herrman Law, LLC in October 2020 and offers her clients aggressive and client-focused legal representation. Lynnette was born and raised in the Wichita, Kansas area.  Lynnette was actively involved in competitive speech and debate while attending Wichita Heights High School.  She qualified to attend the national competition in speech and debate during all four years of her high school career, was an all time point leader and All American in the national Speech and Debate organization called the National Forensics League.. Lynnette completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at Wichita State University.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology.  While attending Wichita State University, Lynnette worked as an intake counselor conducting drug and alcohol assessments at an addiction treatment facility.  After graduating from Wichita State University she worked as a case manager at South Central Mental Health Counseling center providing services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.. Lynnette is dedicated to providing compassionate and aggressive legal representation for her clients.  Providing a positive experience for her clients  is of the utmost importance to her as she advocates for her clients in various areas of legal representation.

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.

Kelley was born in Wichita, Kansas and is proud to be a member of the Wichita community. Throughout his time in law school, he knew he eventually wanted to return to his hometown. Kelley earned his Bachelor's degree from Friends University in 2013. Kelley's bachelor's degree is in music, and he is still an active member of the Wichita music community. Kelley earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2016. While in law school, Kelley's interest in protecting the rights of those who were not in a position to do so themselves became apparent. After law school, Kelley practiced in Cowley County, Kansas where the majority of his caseload was advocating for indigent clients in both criminal defense and child in need of care cases. After practicing in Cowley County, Kelley began practicing in Wichita by advocating for the rights of clients who had been injured. Kelley plans to use his legal experience to ensure that his clients are fully aware of their rights, and that those rights are protected. Kelley enjoys playing music, playing chess, cooking, and spending time with his friends and family. Kelley is licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas and United States District Court for the District of Kansas.

Julia Craft is an owner of Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC and chairs the firm’s family law practice group. Having focused exclusively on family law representation since 1989, Julia devotes her practice to cases involving divorce, child support, child custody, spousal maintenance, parenting time, guardianships, adoptions, and grandparent rights. She has earned a reputation for excellence in Kansas courtrooms and is recognized as one of the top divorce lawyers in the Wichita area.

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.

Jessica M. Fiegel is an associate attorney with Stinson, Lasswell & Wilson, L.C.. Raised in Lawrence, Kansas, and Homer Glen, Illinois, Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree from the University of Notre Dame, and graduated with her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas School of Law. While attending University of Notre Dame, Jessica completed the Glynn Family Honors Program. As a student at University of Kansas School of Law, Jessica was honored with the CALI Award for Academic Excellence in Trial Advocacy, as well as the W. Ross Hutton Legal Aid Award. While attending University of Kansas School of Law, Jessica was a member of the Women in Law organization and a student representative on the Academic Affairs Committee. She has also received the Trial Advocacy Certificate.. Jessica is a member of the American Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, and the Wichita Bar Association. As a member of the Wichita Bar Association, Jessica serves as a board member for the Young Lawyers Section, is currently the Family Law Committee Co-Chair, and is the Law School Outreach Coordinator for the Wichita Women Attorneys Association.. Jessica completed the 2017 American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Introductory Seminar for Family Law Associates and the 2018 AAML Advanced Seminar for Family Law Associates. She is licensed to practice law in the Kansas District Courts and the United States District Court - District of Kansas. Jessica’s practice is very diverse, with a strong emphasis in family law.

Jessica is a dedicated attorney serving her clients with great care and expertise. For over 17 years, Jessica has focused on providing compassionate care for children and families. As an Of Counsel attorney at Ward Law LLC, Jessica is handling family law matters, including child custody, child support, the establishment of paternity, and divorce. Jessica has a deep commitment to families in need in the Wichita community. After graduation, Jessica worked at Kansas Legal Services, where she worked on family law matters, protection from abuse cases, and social security disability cases.. In 2002 Jessica received a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in sociology from the University of San Diego. She graduated from the University Kansas School of Law with her Juris Doctorate in 2005. During the summer of 2004, Jessica completed an internship at the Children’s Law Center in Los Angeles, California.. Not only is Jessica dedicated to her clients, but she is also a committed community servant. She sat on the Board of Directors for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County from 2015 to 2021 and was President of the board for two years. Jessica joined the Junior League of Wichita (JLW) in 2006 and served on the Board of Directors during the 2014-2016 League year. As Chair of JLW’s Project Development Committee, she helped develop the League’s $300,000 partner project with the Child Advocacy Center. Jessica currently serves as JLW’s sustaining advisor to the New Member class and a sustaining appointee on the Endowment Committee. In 2020, Jessica joined the Board of Directors for Rise Up for Youth where she currently sits on the Executive Committee and serves as the Board Secretary.

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.

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.