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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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

This fall, the firm welcomed D. Pamela Saenz and Peter Qiu as new associates following law school graduation.  Unique to this class of attorneys is that they are both bilingual.  Peter’s parents were both Chinese born moving to United States in the early 1990s, with Peter being the first generation in his family to be born […]

Jon Newman was recently elected Chairperson of the Client Protection Fund Commission.  The Commission oversees the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, which is used to compensate people who suffer economic loss as a result of dishonest actions by a Kansas lawyer. The fund is financed by annual registration fees paid by lawyers to practice law in Kansas.  Members […]

Download PDF of this Article by F. James Robinson Not every company’s communication with its in-house counsel is privileged. Only confidential communications which involve the requesting or giving of legal advice are privileged. Dartez v. Peters, No. 15-3255-EFM-GEB,2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 123178 *43, 2019 WL 3318185 (D. Kan. July 24, 2019). There must be a […]

Download PDF of this Article by F. James Robinson By rule, federal courts in the District of Kansas require that a motion to compel discovery be “filed and served within 30 days of the default or service of the response, answer, or objection that is the subject of the motion, unless the court extends the […]

Download PDF of this Article by F. James Robinson On June 14, 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court in Hilburn v. Enerpipe Ltd (No. 112,765) struck down K.S.A. 60-19a02, which capped non-economic damages in personal injury actions.  Hilburn was an automobile negligence case. The jury awarded the injured plaintiff $335,000, comprising $33,490.86 in economic damages for medical expenses […]