Fleeson Gooing News

Fleeson Gooing Attorneys Present on Their Practice Areas

Three Fleeson Gooing attorneys recently made presentations to various groups on areas of the law in which they practice. Ryan Meyer presented “Employment Discrimination 101—Defending A Charge of Discrimination in the EEOC or KHRC,” for a Wichita Bar Association continuing legal education seminar. He also spok… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing: Part of Wichita’s History, Helping Grow a Thriving Future

Wichita is a great place to work and live. It’s encouraging to see a strong surge of Wichita pride in recent years that promises an even brighter future. At Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, we are firmly committed to doing our part to help our hometown grow and thrive. Founded in 1886, our firm has quite literally g… Read Article

Kent Meyerhoff Named to Wichita Bar Foundation Board

Fleeson Gooing attorney Kent Meyerhoff was recently elected as a member of the Wichita Bar Foundation board of directors. The Wichita Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Wichita Bar Association and provides an outlet for attorneys who want to give back to the community. Its mission is to support educational and charita… Read Article

Firm Welcomes Two Summer Law Clerks For 2018

Fleeson Gooing is pleased to welcome Paige Bangerter and Jacob Holly as summer law clerks for 2018. Paige is a native of Dodge City. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and just completed her first year of study at the University of Kansas School of Law. Jacob grew up i… Read Article

Calvin Rider Re-elected to Board of Directors of Kansas School Attorneys Association

  Fleeson Gooing attorney Calvin Rider has been re-elected to a second term on the Board of Directors of the Kansas School Attorneys Association (KSAA).  He represents Region 6, which includes the Wichita area. KSAA was established in 1969 to promote and conduct activities leading to a better understandi… Read Article

Kansas Fairness in Private Construction Contract Act Impacts Payment Obligations

By Nathaniel T. Martens The Kansas Fairness in Private Construction Contract Act (“KFPCCA” or the “Act”) provides a variety of legal rights and duties for parties involved in commercial construction projects. Chief among those are the statutory provisions addressing when payment must be made either by a… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Sponsors Disrupt ICT Event

Fleeson Gooing is proud to sponsor Disrupt ICT Conversation on Tuesday June 26th from 7:30 - 9:00PM. Join Disrupt ICT for a beer and conversation with Brian Fanzo, Founder/CEO of iSocialFanz, Joel Comm, Co-Host of The Bad Brypto Podcast, and Travis Wright, Co-Host of The Bad Crypto Podcast at the Lyceum at Reverie!  &n… Read Article

Adam Burrus Named to "40 Under 40" List

Fleeson Gooing attorney Adam Burrus has been named as one of the Wichita Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” for 2018. The annual “40 Under 40" list recognizes 40 Wichita-area professionals under the age of 40 who are rising leaders in their respective fields. Adam is one of only four attorneys named to th… Read Article

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