Mergers and Acquisitions Law Real Estate Law
Ronald H. "Ron" Harnden
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Biography
Ron Harnden’s practice includes business, commercial and real estate matters. In recent years, he has been heavily involved in representing clients in the purchase, exchange, sale, leasing and development of real estate and real estate improvements; financing transactions; the acquisition and sale of businesses; in a variety of other contract matters; and in analyzing and advising clients concerning many topics pertaining to their business and personal affairs.
Mr. Harnden was born in Liberal, Kansas, and graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas in 1970. He obtained his law degree at Washburn University School of Law in 1973, where he served on the Board of Editors of the Washburn Law Journal. Following graduation from law school, Mr. Harnden served for two years as a law clerk to the Honorable Alfred G. Schroeder, a Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court. Prior to entering the law firm legal practice, Mr. Harnden practiced law as in-house counsel for two energy-related businesses.
Mr. Harnden was born in Liberal, Kansas, and graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kansas in 1970. He obtained his law degree at Washburn University School of Law in 1973, where he served on the Board of Editors of the Washburn Law Journal. Following graduation from law school, Mr. Harnden served for two years as a law clerk to the Honorable Alfred G. Schroeder, a Justice of the Kansas Supreme Court. Prior to entering the law firm legal practice, Mr. Harnden practiced law as in-house counsel for two energy-related businesses.
Overview
- Washburn University, J.D., graduated 1973
- Southwestern College, BA, graduated 1970
- Washburn University, J.D., graduated 1973
- Southwestern College, BA, graduated 1970
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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Real Estate Law, Wichita (2025)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Wichita (2024)
- Real Estate Law, Wichita (2022)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Wichita (2021)
- Real Estate Law, Wichita (2016)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Real Estate Law
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