Practice Areas
Business/Corporate/Transactional
The impact of ever changing laws and regulations have altered the landscape for businesses at every level. Laws like the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, etc., serve as pitfalls for the unwary. Do those things even apply to me? The answer is: it depends, and unfortunately there is no single litmus test which applies across the board. The involvement of the government in business at every level is not limited to wages, employment and discrimination issues. Environmental, safety and other compliance issues are becoming more and more problematic for businesses, big and small. For these and other reasons, more and more businesses seek the liability protections available through incorporation or formation of limited liability companies. However, even those require proper maintenance and management in order to preserve the protections afforded by the corporate shield. Every business, to some degree, involves selling something – whether it is goods or services, a business will only be successful if you offer something which others are willing to pay for. For most businesses though, there is no sale bigger or more daunting than the sale or purchase of a business. It takes more than a handshake and requires experience and the exercise of due diligence by both the buyer and seller to address the needs and interests of both.
Civil Litigation
No matter how careful one is, some disputes arise that require the assistance of a lawyer. resolve. Our lawyers routinely appear in courtrooms across Kansas, covering not only Western Kansas, but also regularly finding themselves in Topeka or Wichita. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with quality legal representation and working with our clients to help understand the convoluted legal nuances involved in any case.
With extensive experience in both state and federal courts, both at the trial and appellate level, our attorneys can help navigate the complicated waters of the court system, mediation, or arbitration. The firm’s litigators prosecute and defend civil cases in a variety of areas, including:
– Civil Rights
– Employment Law
– Personal Injury
– Construction Defects
– Breach or Enforcement of Contract
– Commercial/Complex Disputes
– Real Estate and Property Matters
– Governmental Entity Defense, including claims brought under Section 1983 or the Kansas Tort Claims Act
– Creditors Rights and Foreclosures
– Insurance Defense
– Insurance Coverage and Reservation of Rights
– Breach of Fiduciary duty
– Fraud
If you are facing the threat of litigation or are considering resorting to the courts yourself, our lawyers can help you navigate the minefield of litigation.