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Anne H. Pankratz is an attorney with Prochaska Law Firm LLC in Wichita, Kansas. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . Raised in the Kansas community of Kingman, Anne began her professional career in nursing before pursuing the practice of law. After earning her nursing license, she worked for several years at a large Wichita hospital, where she developed a strong commitment to patient advocacy . That foundation continues to s...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Before graduating from the Washburn University School of Law, Stan Spurrier served as a law clerk for Shawnee County Kansas District Court Judges. For years, Mr. Spurrier has authored the briefs in many of the successful appeals argued by Dan Monnat. Together, in 1985, they founded Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered. Mr. Spurrier is licensed to practice before the federal and state courts in the Kansas.

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...

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...

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...

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 ...