Brian R. Collignon

Eric Metz assists clients in all matters relating to employment relations, with his practice focused on preventive consultation and helping employers with federal, state and local employment law compliance, employment contract drafting and negotiation, as well as implementing and drafting personnel policies, employee handbooks, severance and release agreements, and noncompetition agreements. He also handles litigation before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including clai...

Tim McKee is Triplett, Woolf & Garretson, LLC’s senior energy, natural resource, and regulatory attorney, having served as a Commissioner and Chairman of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Since the early 1970’s, Mr. McKee’s legal practice has focused on representation of business clients in litigated and regulated matters involving oil and gas, natural resource, and utility issues. In his private practice, Mr. McKee has made numerous appearances before the KCC and...

Ross E. Hellwig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ross E. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Ross E. Hellwig since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ross E. Hellwig is held by other lawyers.

Hellen L. Haag is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law and Trusts and Estates. Hellen L. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Hellen L. Haag since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Hellen L. Haag is held by other lawyers.

Gregg C. Goodwin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Gregg C. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Gregg C. Goodwin since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregg C. Goodwin is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Fry is a member of the American College of Trusts and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and was the ACTEC Kansas State Chair (2011-2016). He has over 40 years of experience in drafting and implementing estate plans and advising clients with respect to the numerous business, personal, tax and litigation issues that invariably arise. He assists clients in all aspects of estate planning and probate issues, as well as the related income, gift, estate, and generation skipping transfer tax issues. With r...

Gregory L. Franken is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Gregory L. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory L. Franken since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Gregory L. Franken is held...

Peter L. Peterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Peter L. practices law in Salina, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Peter L. Peterson since 1983. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter L. Peterson is held by other lawyers.

Bradley J. Prochaska is the founding partner of Prochaska Law Firm LLC in Wichita, Kansas. His practice focuses on Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , representing individuals and families affected by serious injuries, medical negligence, and catastrophic loss. Founded in 1988, Prochaska Law Firm LLC serves clients throughout Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Colorado. Bradley has devoted much of his career to handling complex medical mal...

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.