Fleeson Gooing News

Corporate Depositions Raise Unique Issues

By T. Chet Compton It is a principle of law that a corporation is an artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing only in contemplation of law. Nevertheless, corporations have the same capacity to be sued as individuals. And when this occurs, corporations are subject to the same obligations to participate in pre-trial… Read Article

Sam Foreman Becomes Member of Fleeson Gooing

Fleeson Gooing is pleased to announce that Samuel R. Foreman has become a member of the firm. Sam is a 2011 graduate of Washburn University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree cum laude. He practiced with another Wichita firm for five years before joining Fleeson Gooing as Special Counsel in 2016. Sam practic… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Attorneys Recognized by "Super Lawyers" Publication

Fifteen Fleeson Gooing attorneys have been included in the 2018 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) Roarke Gordon (Bu… Read Article

Linda Constable Announces Retirement

Linda Constable, a member of Fleeson Gooing for 25 years, has announced her retirement effective at the beginning of November. Linda received her Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Kansas in 1979. After practicing with the Wichita firm of Foulston Siefkin for 14 years, she joined … Read Article

Amy Rider Joins Fleeson Gooing

Fleeson Gooing is pleased to welcome Amy Rider as an associate attorney. Amy is a native of Wichita. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kasas in 2013, where she was recipient of the President’s Award for Educational Achievement. Amy went on to attend law school at Washburn University in Topeka an… Read Article

Kent Meyerhoff Elected President of KBA Section

Fleeson Gooing attorney Kent Meyerhoff was recently elected as President of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section of the Kansas Bar Association. The Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section is one of 25 different sections formed by the KBA in order to provide Kansas lawyers with opportunities for networking, education and ou… Read Article

Fleeson Gooing Attorneys Named "Lawyer of the Year"

The Best Lawyers in America® has named three Fleeson, Gooing attorneys as Wichita’s 2019 Lawyer of the Year in their respective areas of practice. The attorneys are:  John Gerdes - Corporate Law Greg Stucky - Natural Resources Law Bill Tretbar - Litigation-Labor & Employment  

Fleeson Gooing Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers Publication

Eighteen Fleeson, Gooing attorneys have been included in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in 29 different practice areas. Best Lawyers lists lawyers in 145 practice areas based on an exhaustive and rigorous peer-review survey that has been developed and refined over 30 years. Firm members listed in the pub… Read Article

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