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Super Lawyers® is a nationwide program that recognizes top attorneys across a variety of practice areas and firm sizes. The selection process combines independent research with peer nominations to identify lawyers who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, experience, and peer recognition. Each year’s list features both seasoned attorneys and Rising Stars—emerging legal professionals who are […]

Hite, Fanning & Honeyman LLP has earned recognition across several categories in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.  This prestigious acknowledgment is based entirely on peer review, reflecting the consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice areas. Hite, Fanning & Honeyman has earned […]

Hite, Fanning & Honeyman, L.L.P. is proud to announce multiple attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This prestigious honor is awarded to a select group of attorneys based on peer review evaluations by other leading attorneys in their practice areas. Congratulations to HFH attorneys: Don D. Gribble, […]

We are excited to celebrate Pamela Saenz for being honored with the 2025 NextGen Under 30 Kansas Award, in the Law category. This prestigious recognition highlights individuals who demonstrate exceptional talent, drive, and service to their communities. Award winners are selected based on their participation and contribution to their communities, with a panel of respected […]

HFH Associate Evan Hathaway has been accepted into Class IV of the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). This prestigious program, which includes six sessions, selects lawyers nominated by an ACTEC Fellow through a competitive process. The Institute aims to develop future leaders in trust and […]

Congratulations to Associate D. Pamela Saenz on her election as the 2025 president-elect of the Wichita Women Attorneys Association! Her leadership and dedication will undoubtedly make a positive impact on the organization and its members.

HFH is proud to announce that Linda S. Parks, partner at the firm, has been named the recipient of the prestigious Christel Marquardt Trailblazer Award by the Kansas Bar Association. This distinguished honor recognizes Ms. Parks' exceptional leadership in the legal profession, her dedication to breaking barriers, and her enduring commitment to inspiring others and […]

Hite, Fanning & Honeyman LLP was proud to contribute to this year’s Medical-Legal CLE hosted by the Wichita Bar Association. Attorneys Stephen H. Netherton, Peter Qiu, and Jerry D. Hawkins delivered valuable insights on nursing home law updates, medical malpractice screening panels, and recent case law developments—offering critical guidance for practitioners in this complex field.

Congratulations to Mackenzie M. Baxter on being named one of the Wichita Business Journal's Women Who Lead in Legal, Insurance, and Human Resources! This well-deserved recognition highlights Mackenzie's leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence in her field. As a dedicated attorney, Mackenzie consistently demonstrates exceptional legal competence and a passion for advocating for her clients. […]

Congratulations to Briana M. Hogan on her election as the 2025 Social Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the Wichita Bar Association. Here enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication to fostering meaningful professional relationships will make her a tremendous asset in this position.

The Wichita Business Journal has named Hite, Fanning & Honeyman partner Stephen H. Netherton to its prestigious 40 Under 40 list, recognizing him as one of the city’s brightest young business leaders. This annual award honors 40 rising stars under the age of 40 who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to their companies, […]

Hite, Fanning & Honeyman L.L.P. is proud to mark a significant milestone—25 years of providing exceptional legal services to clients and the community. Since its founding, the firm has built a successful reputation, earning clients' trust through consistent, reliable legal counsel across various industries and challenges. "Celebrating 25 years in business is not just a […]

Super Lawyers®, which recognizes the top attorneys nationwide across a broad spectrum of practice areas and firm sizes, uses a patented selection process based on independent research and peer nominations. Attorneys who are selected have demonstrated a combination of professional achievement, experience, and peer recognition. The list includes both seasoned legal professionals and the Rising […]

We are pleased to announce that Kelly Rundell has recently joined the Board of Directors of the Wichita Arts Council. The Arts Council is committed to strengthening art venues and promoting cultural arts throughout Wichita. Founded in 1966 as The Wichita Fine Arts Council, its mission has always been to support and enhance accessibility to […]

Hite, Fanning & Honeyman, L.L.P. is proud to announce that Linda Parks, a distinguished partner at the firm, has been reappointed as a Special Advisor to the American Bar Association's (ABA) Commission on Women in the Profession. This esteemed role underscores Linda's commitment to advancing the interests and representation of women within the legal profession. […]

Hite, Fanning & Honeyman, L.L.P. is proud to announce multiple attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. This prestigious honor is awarded to a select group of attorneys based on peer review evaluations by other leading attorneys in their practice […]

The firm is pleased to announce that Briana Hogan has joined us as an associate. She will be focusing on medical malpractice cases and we know that her science and medical background will serve her clients well. Briana will be working with partner Don Gribble and they will be a great team! Briana attended Washburn […]

Managing Partner Scott Hill has been selected to serve as the President of the Wichita Bar Association for 2023 - 24. Scott also sits on our own Executive Management Committee in addition to working with clients in the areas banking, bankruptcy, business transactions, business litigation and real estate.  Scott’s leadership skills have served him well […]

The trial team of partners Gaye Tibbets and Don Gribble along with associate Pam Saenz brought home a significant win for an injured Kansas family.  In 2018, a Kansas farmer suffered near fatal injuries in a farming accident.  For four years, international manufacturer CNH Industrial America LLC (a member of the Case New Holland corporate […]

Promoting Public Trust and Confidence in Courts Vital to Our Future By Forrest James “Jim” Robinson Jr. We continue to see a trend of eroding public trust and confidence in courts that should alarm us all. Courts exist to uphold the rule of law. Properly functioning courts depend on the public’s trust and confidence. Society’s […]