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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.

Whether by obtaining an acquittal of his white-collar client at the conclusion of the prosecutor's opening statement, or proving that the drug dog's sensitive nose has been kicked by a horse, during the past 45 years, Dan Monnat has been recognized as a creative trial and appellate criminal defense lawyer. He co-founded Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, a criminal defense trial and appellate firm in Wichita, Kansas, in 1985. A graduate of the Creighton University School of Law and Gerry Spenc...

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.

Peter S. Johnston is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Peter S. practices law in Salina, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Peter S. Johnston since 2016. 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 S. Johnston is held by othe...

Scott D. Jensen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Transactions / UCC Law and Real Estate Law. Scott D. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Scott D. Jensen 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 Scott D. Jensen is held by other lawyers.

Keith Edwards is a Wichita-based criminal defense attorney who represents individuals charged with crimes in municipal, state, and federal courts throughout Kansas. Keith is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute and has devoted his entire career to criminal defense. He handles cases involving misdemeanor and felony charges, including DUI, drug offenses, property crimes, sex offenses, and violent crimes.

Ryan A. Prochaska is the Managing Partner of Prochaska Law Firm LLC in Wichita, Kansas. He represents individuals and families in matters involving Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . Ryan has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in these practice areas. Since entering the legal profession in 2010, Ryan has focused his practice on representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice, wrongful death , and personal injury cases. He works with cli...

Mr. O’Brien grew up in the small rural Kansas community of Osage City, graduating from Osage City High School in 2004. From there, he attended classes at Butler Community College for two years while serving as a videographer for the Butler Grizzlies' nationally renowned football program. After Butler, Mr. O’Brien transferred to Emporia State University where he majored in History, a discipline that honed the research skills necessary to serve his ultimate goal of being a criminal ...

Andrew Kovar is proud to assist his clients expand and improve the quality of life within their communities by providing bond counsel services and advice with a client-service focus. Numerous governmental and not-for-profit entities, from cities, counties, and school districts to hospitals and universities, have trusted Mr. Kovar to guide them through bond finance and economic development transactions to advance infrastructure, healthcare, commerce, industry, and education. He has extensive e...

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...