Patrick B. Hughes

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...

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...

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...

Rachael Pirner represents clients in trust and probate-related litigation. She has represented clients in probate as well as civil courts in matters involving trust accountings and malfeasance issues, will contests, contested guardianship and conservatorship matters, and contested adoptions. Rachael also assists individuals in connection with assisted reproduction, handling all aspects, from the contract work to the establishment of paternity and/or maternity. Rachael has practiced 20 years a...

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...

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...

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.

James R. Howell is an attorney at Prochaska Law Firm LLC in Wichita, Kansas, where he represents individuals and families in Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his work in these practice areas. James began practicing law in 1987 and has devoted his career to representing injured clients in complex litigation matters. Before joining Prochaska Law Firm in 2005, he spent 18 years practicing alongsid...

Jeffrey D. Arbuckle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jeffrey D. practices law in Wichita, Kansas Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey D. Arbuckle 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 Jeffrey D. Arbuckle is held by other lawyers.

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...