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Kevin J. Arnel

Foulston Siefkin LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2010
  • Recognized in:
    Nonprofit / Charities Law
    Tax Law
  • Law School:
    Washburn University
  • Website:
    http://www.foulston.com
  • Location:
    1551 North Waterfront Parkway, Suite 100
    Wichita, KS 67206-4466
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"Kevin is sound in his legal reasoning and wise in the practical application of the law. He engages with clients with an obvious desire to accomplish their goals and a respect for the missions of their organizations."

-Kim Moore (United Methodist Health Ministry Fund), Hutchinson

"Kevin is a consummate professional who cares about his clients and their needs. He is always quick in responding to our questions and makes himself accessible by phone, e-mail, and appointments, to whatever degree will work for us. He capably separates the trees from the forest in any legal problem and provides clear options. His experience with a range of nonprofits is particularly helpful to us as a philanthropy, dealing with not only our issues, but frequently those of other funding partners and grantees."

-Kim Moore (United Methodist Health Ministry Fund), Hutchinson

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Lawyer Bio

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 of America as a leading tax and non-profit attorney in the United States.
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Education:

  • Washburn University , J.D., graduated 1987
  • Southern Methodist University , BA, graduated 1984

Bar Admissions:

  • Kansas, Kansas Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Greater Wichita Economic Development Coalition Leadership Council - Member
  • Kansas Bar Association - Member
  • Kansas Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • Leadership Wichita - Wichita Chamber of Commerce
  • Sedgwick County Zoological Society, Inc. - Board Member
  • United Way 2011 Campaign - Steering Council
  • Wichita Bar Foundation - Board of Directors
  • Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care - Board of Directors

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Nonprofit / Charities Law, Wichita (2021)
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law, Wichita (2019)
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law, Wichita (2017)
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law, Wichita (2015)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Tax Law
 

Awards:

  • 40 Under 40 Business Leader Wichita Business Journal
  • Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory’s highest "AV" rating for lawyers
  • Identified by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in the United States in the areas of Corporate Law, and Mergers & Acquistions Law: Tax, 2014
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"Kevin is sound in his legal reasoning and wise in the practical application of the law. He engages with clients with an obvious desire to accomplish their goals and a respect for the missions of their organizations."

Kim Moore, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, Hutchinson

"Kevin is a consummate professional who cares about his clients and their needs. He is always quick in responding to our questions and makes himself accessible by phone, e-mail, and appointments, to whatever degree will work for us. He capably separates the trees from the forest in any legal problem and provides clear options. His experience with a range of nonprofits is particularly helpful to us as a philanthropy, dealing with not only our issues, but frequently those of other funding partners and grantees."

Kim Moore, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, Hutchinson

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Foulston Siefkin LLP
http://www.foulston.com
 
Headquarters
1551 North Waterfront Parkway, Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67206-4466
(316) 267.6371
3 Office Locations
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Overland Park, KS

32 Corporate Woods, Suite 600

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Overland Park, KS 66210-2000

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822 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite 200

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