316.265.7741
100 N. Broadway Street, Suite 950, Wichita, KS 67202
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  • We are business-minded and trial-ready attorneys with decades of success.

  • We are business-minded and trial-ready attorneys with decades of success.

  • We are business-minded and trial-ready attorneys with decades of success.

Experienced

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knowledgeable

Litigation

Long known for our experience in general and complex litigation, clients trust our knowledge and experience. We are a trial-ready firm focused on successful and more cost-efficient results. By identifying key issues early in the process, we strategically leverage that insight throughout the litigation. Our strengths span state and federal courts, arbitration, and negotiations.

Business Law

Our lawyers address a wide range of critical business issues, including transactions, planning, disputes, contracts, and corporate governance. With a focus on attention to detail and fostering strong relationships, we ensure that our lawyers guide you effectively. We combine the expertise of our business lawyers and litigators when needed to best serve our clients.

Motivated

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dedicated

Employment Law

We regularly represent employers and employees in addressing various human resource and employment situations. Our lawyers can assist employers with their back-end litigation needs, front-end training, and policy development. For employees, we work with you to address wrongful employment practices and prosecute claims.

Family Law

Hite, Fanning & Honeyman understands that families need attorneys who truly grasp their unique challenges and can effectively address their concerns. Family law demands an attorney who listens with empathy and has a deep understanding of the legal landscape. We recognize this can be an emotional and difficult period for families, and our attorneys are committed to guiding clients through the process, providing clear explanations, and striving for the best possible outcomes.

All Walks of Life

DIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE

We view a diverse workforce as a key advantage in our industry. Our attorneys bring exceptional skill and talent to every meeting, conference, and courtroom. By seeking out the best individuals, we ensure unparalleled expertise in our workplace. This commitment allows Hite, Fanning & Honeyman to effectively serve our diverse clients and businesses.

Our firm treats everyone with respect and dignity, creating an atmosphere in which our attorneys can achieve their best for our clients.
  • Attorney Spotlight

    Mackenzie M. Baxter

    Associate
    Mackenzie specializes in civil litigation defense, medical malpractice defense, estate planning, and probate administration. She is dedicated to advancing her clients' interests with efficiency and effectiveness and provides strong advocacy in both state and federal courts.
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  • H. W. Fanning
    Attorney Spotlight

    H. W. "Bud" Fanning

    Retired
    Bud Fanning is a Wichita native with a storied career as a trial lawyer and one of the original partners for Hite, Fanning & Honeyman. He was awarded the Bill Kahrs Lifetime Achievement Award by the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel in 2010.
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    Jennifer L. Goheen

    Partner
    Jennifer brings over 15 years of experience and a deep commitment to serving her clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody and support, domestic relations, adoption, and paternity. Known for her compassionate approach and extensive knowledge, she helps clients navigate complex legal matters with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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  • Attorney Spotlight

    Don D. Gribble II

    Partner
    Don is a seasoned trial attorney with a proven track record of success, having participated in over 60 jury trials throughout his career. He concentrates his practice on defending medical malpractice, legal malpractice, personal injury, and legal ethics matters, regularly handling high-stakes cases involving multi-million-dollar claims. Don routinely handles multi-million dollar claims and has primary responsibility for several of the firm’s largest clients.
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    Evan M. Hathaway

    Associate
    Evan is well-versed in estate planning, probate, commercial law, and business transactions. With a banking background, he combines his solid academic knowledge with practical experience. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Wichita Bar Association Probate and Estate Committee.
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    Jerry D. Hawkins

    Partner
    Jerry is a highly experienced litigator with a comprehensive background in healthcare law, medical malpractice defense, and personal injury and wrongful death defense. His practice spans a wide range of sectors, from representing nonprofit organizations and municipalities to defending businesses, contractors, property owners, and individuals. Jerry is also well-versed in appellate law; handling appeals in both state and federal courts.
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  • Attorney Spotlight

    Scott M. Hill

    Managing Partner
    Scott is a highly skilled business attorney with extensive experience in a range of legal areas, including business transactions, banking, bankruptcy litigation, construction law, corporate law, real estate, estate planning, and civil litigation. In addition to his law degree, Scott holds a business degree and an MBA, providing him with a well-rounded perspective on the legal challenges that impact his clients' business operations.
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    Richard L. "Dick" Honeyman

    Retired
    Dick was a founding partner at Hite, Fanning & Honeyman, L.L.P., and primarily focused on civil litigation. He frequently served as a mediator for cases pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and the Eighteenth Judicial District of the State of Kansas. He was active in the legal community since his admission to the bar in 1964 and was widely recognized for his significant contributions to the field, including being named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
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  • Attorney Spotlight

    Briana M. Hogan

    Associate
    Briana concentrates her practice on medical malpractice law. While in law school, she was actively involved in the Washburn Student Bar Association and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Corporate Compliance. Briana also gained valuable experience working for the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, which has proven to be a strong foundation for her current legal practice.
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    Bradley J. LaForge

    Partner
    Brad specializes in wrongful death, catastrophic injury, auto and trucking accidents, product liability, premises liability, and large-scale property loss. He holds the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for exceptional legal ability and ethics and is recognized as a Kansas Super Lawyer and top-rated attorney in civil litigation.
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  • Attorney Spotlight

    Stephen H. Netherton

    Partner
    Stephen is a partner at the firm and an experienced trial attorney specializing in defending healthcare providers, business, and individuals in litigation. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has built a dynamic practice handling all stages of litigation in both state and federal courts. Through his motion practice and trial experience, Stephen has secured numerous dismissals and victories for his clients. 
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  • Attorney Spotlight

    Jon E. Newman

    Partner
    Jon focuses his practice on employment law, civil litigation, and workers' compensation. With extensive experience in both federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies, Jon represents clients in a wide range of employment matters. His expertise includes handling wage and hour issues, such as violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Kansas Wage Payment Act (KWPA).
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    Linda S. Parks

    Partner
    Linda is an experienced attorney specializing in business transactions, banking, commercial real estate, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and estate planning. She provides legal counsel to financial institutions on high-value loan transactions, loan purchases and sales, and various contractual matters. Her client base includes financial institutions, construction companies, national franchisees, and local businesses, and she also assists individuals with business and estate planning.
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  • Peter Qiu - Hite, Fanning & Honeyman, Wichita Lawyer
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    Peter Qiu

    Associate
    Peter specializes in civil litigation, with a primary focus on medical malpractice defense. His strong analytical abilities and deep legal knowledge make him a key asset to the firm. With an educational background that spans both China and Japan, Peter brings a unique international perspective to his practice.
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    Jim Robinson

    Partner
    Forrest James (“Jim”) Robinson, a senior partner and widely regarded as one of the region's top business and commercial litigators, brings extensive experience to his broad litigation and counseling practice. His expertise spans a variety of complex issues, including contract disputes, commercial and construction matters, officer/shareholder liability, intellectual property, professional liability, government liability, and product liability.
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  • Kelly J. Rundell, Hite, Fanning & Honeyman
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    Kelly J. Rundell

    Of Counsel
    Kelly Rundell is Of Counsel at the firm and a litigator with extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, civil rights law, and governmental liability. Recognized as a leading authority in her field, Kelly is frequently sought after for her insights into employment law, ethics, and trial practice. 
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  • Pam Saenz - Hite, Fanning & Honeyman, Wichita Lawyer
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    D. Pamela Saenz

    Associate

    Pam focuses primarily on employment law and civil litigation defense. She represents individuals and entities alike in state and federal court and helps guide clients in administrative proceedings. She is fluent in Spanish and brings a global perspective to her legal practice.

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  • Gaye Tibbets - Hite Fanning & Honeyman, Wichita, KS
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    Gaye B. Tibbets

    Partner
    Gaye specializes in civil cases, providing guidance and representation to employers and employees in employment law matters. With over 30 years of experience, she has successfully tried more than 40 cases in state and federal courts and has participated in commercial arbitration.
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  • Attorney Spotlight

    Randy J. Troutt

    Partner
    Randy is a trail lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in medical malpractice defense, civil litigation, mediation, and arbitration. Throughout his career, Randy has successfully tried more than 100 jury trials and represents a diverse range of clients in commercial litigation, arbitration, and personal injury matters.
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Invested in our Community

We believe our firm’s strength lies in our commitment to community engagement through professional and philanthropic organizations. Our attorneys participate on various boards and committees that develop strategic initiatives and support children and families, among other efforts. This active involvement not only strengthens the community we serve but also provides lasting benefits for our clients.

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