James Z. Hernandez

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 ...

Shane Rosson’s practice is focused on general civil litigation with an emphasis in business litigation and estate and probate litigation. Shane has trial and evidentiary hearing experience in both state and federal courts in Kansas. Shane was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University in 2007 and his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Washburn University School of Law in 2009. While in law sc...

Eric J. Larson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Eric J. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Eric J. Larson since 1995. 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 Eric J. Larson is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

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.

Amanda R. Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Amanda R. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda R. Walker since 2020. 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 Amanda R. Walker is held by other lawyers.

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.

Tyler Heffron’s practice focuses on a wide array of litigated matters, where there are often millions of dollars at stake. Heffron enjoys a reputation of being responsive, thorough, and honest in his client interactions. When it comes to handling litigated matters and appearing before the Court, Heffron is strategic, smart, and aggressive. Heffron was born and raised in the small Kansas town of Wellington, where he was instilled with a strong work ethic and common sense approach to prob...

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...