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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...

Mr. Walker has had a general, civil and business litigation practice for over 34 years in the various state and federal courts in Kansas. Virtually his entire career has been in representations where litigation was either threatened, or, more usually, filed. His broad litigation practice has included matters involving securities law, antitrust, non-compete agreements, oil and gas, real estate, legal and accounting malpractice, derivative claims, estate and probate disputes, commercial fire lo...

Brian A. Turney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Brian A. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian A. Turney since 2013. 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 Brian A. Turney is held by other lawyers.

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...

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.

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...

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.

Jeff Leonard focuses his practice on construction law and business litigation. Drawing on his diverse personal experience in the construction industry, Mr. Leonard is regularly retained to assist clients in complex construction matters, including the negotiation and drafting of construction agreements, as well as litigated disputes in State and Federal Court, mediation and arbitration proceedings. In addition to advising clients in their day-to-day operations, Mr. Leonard has participated in ...

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 ...

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.