Fleeson Gooing News

Do You Need an Attorney to Start a Business in Kansas?

The answer to this question is as unique as the business you intend to start. While you aren’t legally required to have an attorney to start a business in Kansas, it’s often wise to have one. As a rule of thumb, the more complex your business, the better it is to have an experienced business attorney’s help. … Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Sponsors Disrupt ICT

Fleeson Gooing is proud to support the growth of many parts of our community, in particular the growth of the technology and startup communities.  That is why we are proud to be a sponsor for the first DisruptICT conference on April 5.  Events of this type are key to bringing together the ideas and people that will … Read Article

Sylvia Penner Participates in Mentoring Monday

Fleeson Gooing attorney Sylvia Penner participated in the fifth Mentoring Monday event hosted by the Wichita Business Journal on February 12, 2018. Sylvia was one of 27 mentors who met with a number of the 100+ attendees for 10-minute mini-mentoring sessions. The Wichita event was held simultaneously with similar Mentoring Mond… Read Article

Ryan Meyer Becomes Member of Firm

Fleeson, Gooing is pleased to announce that Ryan K. Meyer has become a member of the firm. Ryan is a 2010 graduate of Washburn University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude. He participated in Fleeson, Gooing’s summer associate program and, after graduating from law school, served a two-… Read Article

Bill Townsley Named President of KADC

Fleeson Gooing attorney William L. Townsley was installed as the 52nd president of the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel (KADC) at its recent annual meeting in Kansas City. The KADC is a statewide non-profit organization of Kansas lawyers who devote a substantial portion of their practice to defending civil litigation cla… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Teams with The Law Company and EMC to Assist the Kansas Food Bank

Fleeson Gooing and two of its longtime clients took time out from their work during the week before Christmas to assist the Kansas Food Bank by packing meals for the Food Bank’s Food 4 Kids program. Food 4 Kids was established for students who are food insecure and who are not getting sufficient food outsi… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Attorneys Recognized by "Super Lawyers" Publication

Sixteen Fleeson Gooing attorneys have been included in the 2017 edition of Super Lawyers for Missouri and Kansas. Firm members listed in the publication are: Jason Bock (Estate & Trust Litigation - Rising Star) Adam Burrus (Civil Litigation: Defense - Rising Star) Ron Campbell (Construction Litigation) Linda Constable (… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Hosts Tech and Startup Mixer

  Fleeson Gooing is proud to sponsor the Tech and Startup Mixer November 17. Come connect with the Wichita tech and startup community. Please click here for more details and to RSVP.  

Recent Tax Cases and Rulings Affecting the Estate and Business Succession Planner Oct 2017

The following article originally appeared in the newsletter of the Kansas Bar Association Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section. It is reprinted here by permission. By Mike CannadyFleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, L.L.C. CASES 1.     Distributions from Widow’s IRA Subject to Tax and Penalty: Ozimkos… Read Article

Employee or Independent Contractor? Determining Worker Status

Many businesses are turning to independent contractors in an effort to reduce labor costs and improve workforce flexibility. This can be a smart solution for the right roles and employment situations...but there is a caveat. The misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor can have costly and extensive legal c… Read Article

Brian Vanorsby Joins Fleeson Gooing

Fleeson Gooing is pleased to welcome Brian Vanorsby as an associate attorney. Brian was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Wylie, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Kansas State University in 2013, where he was a member of the Mock Trial team. Brian attended the University of Kansas Law School an… Read Article

Five Fleeson Attorneys Named "Lawyer of the Year"

The Best Lawyers in America© has named five Fleeson, Gooing attorneys as Wichita’s 2018 Lawyer of the Year in their respective areas of practice. The attorneys are:  John Gerdes - Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Tom Lasater - Corporate Law Dave Seely - Oil and Gas Law Steve Stark - L… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Attorneys Listed in 2018 Best Lawyers Publication

Eighteen Fleeson, Gooing attorneys have been included in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in 29 different practice areas. Best Lawyers lists lawyers in over 130 practice areas based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey that has been developed and refined over 30 years. Firm members listed in th… Read Article

The “Special Employer Doctrine” - An Employer’s Defense To A Tort Injury Claim

By Charles Millsap      There Are A Number Of Circumstances In Which An Employer Can Successfully Assert The Workers Compensation Act’s Exclusive Remedy Provision In Defense of A Tort Claim Brought by an Injured Worker. One Such Situation Arises Under the Kansas “Special Employer Doctrine.” &n… Read Article

The Latest News in Wichita's Technology Community

Fleeson Gooing attorney, Sam Foreman, recently took time to give Wichita an update on the latest happenings in the technology community. What’s happening, what’s coming up in Wichita’s technology community - Grit Virtual was selected as part of the first cohort to go through the prestigious Techstars… Read Article

What's the Difference Between a Guardianship and Conservatorship in Kansas?

Adults are assumed to be capable of making their own health and financial decisions unless a court determines otherwise. If a mental or physical condition renders an adult incapable of making sound decisions and acting in his or her own best interest, the court may appoint someone to make decisions on that person’s behalf… Read Article

Tech Bytes: Catching Up with Sam Foreman

Fleeson Attorney, Sam Foreman, recaps the last month and gives you the latest developments and insights into the Wichita technology community in this Wichita Eagle article.

Lyndon Vix helps get county to release former manager’s $40,000 settlement info it had blocked

Sedgwick County has decided to release a settlement agreement with former Deputy County Manager Tom Golden after letter sent by the Eagle attorney, Lyndon Vix. The orginal article can be seen here in the Wichita Eagle and was posted on July 5, 2017.

David Seely Elected President of Wichita Bar Association

Fleeson Gooing's very own David Seely was recently elected as the new president of the Wichita Bar Association. Read more about Mr. Seely here

Residential Landlord-Tenant Disputes in Kansas: When to Call an Attorney

Simple landlord-tenant disputes, such as the return of a security deposit, are usually resolved without the assistance of an attorney. Most are resolved through open communication between the two parties, or, failing that, by a third-party mediator or in small claims court. However, there are times when legal counsel or repres… Read Article