Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Wichita, KS
Founded in 1987, Jennifer N Wagle has remained committed to serving businesses and individuals with a focused approach to legal excellence. Our practice areas have expanded to address diverse client needs, including corporate law, tax, municipal finance, employment law, healthcare transactions, and litigation. We prioritize accessibility, acting as both legal advisors and strategic business partners to our clients. Our culture emphasizes entrepreneurship, client-centric service, and professional development, ensuring attorneys cultivate long-term relationships and expertise. As Wichita's second-largest law firm, we combine the resources of a national network with personalized attention.Our membership in ALFA International enhances our ability to deliver global legal solutions while maintaining local roots. Community involvement remains central to our values, with attorneys actively supporting civic, educational, and charitable organizations. Recognitions from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Chambers and Partners underscore our commitment to legal excellence. We serve privately held businesses, public entities, and individuals, offering tailored guidance for both professional and personal legal matters. Our mission remains unchanged: to provide big-city legal expertise with the dedication of a hometown firm.
Services
Corporate Law
Taxation
Estate Planning
Healthcare Transactions
Employment Law
Litigation
Municipal Finance
Bankruptcy
Real Estate
Oil and Gas Law
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience serving Wichita businesses and individuals.
- Our attorneys combine legal expertise with business acumen to address client needs.
- We maintain a client-centric culture focused on personalized legal solutions.
- Our ALFA International membership provides access to global legal resources.
- We actively contribute to community development through civic and charitable work.
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice advises businesses on formation, governance, mergers, and compliance. We help clients navigate complex transactions while minimizing legal risks. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with business strategy to support growth and operational success.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning services including wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies. Our team guides clients through probate administration and trust management to ensure legacy preservation. Personalized plans address individual family and financial circumstances.
Healthcare Transactions
This practice area focuses on regulatory compliance, mergers, and contractual agreements for healthcare providers. We assist with licensing, fraud prevention, and organizational structure. Our goal is to protect clients' interests while maintaining healthcare industry standards.
Employment Law
We counsel employers on workplace policies, discrimination claims, and labor relations. Services include contract drafting, compliance training, and litigation defense. Our approach balances legal protection with practical business operations.
Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in commercial disputes, product liability, and professional malpractice cases. We prepare each matter for trial while seeking efficient resolutions. Experience spans state and federal courts across multiple jurisdictions.
People
Eric S. Namee
Managing Member
Eric S. Namee leads the firm as Managing Member, bringing extensive experience in business law and client relations. He focuses on strategic growth while maintaining the firm's commitment to personalized service and community involvement.
Mark R. Maloney
Managing Member
Mark R. Maloney serves as a Managing Member with expertise in corporate governance and legal operations. He oversees administrative functions while ensuring adherence to the firm's core values of excellence and client-centric representation.
Eric W. Barth
Managing Member
Eric W. Barth contributes leadership as a Managing Member, specializing in business transactions and municipal finance. His practice focuses on supporting both public and private sector clients with complex legal solutions.
Melissa Smith
Chief Strategy Officer
Melissa Smith directs strategic initiatives and business development efforts. She ensures alignment between the firm's growth objectives and its commitment to delivering high-quality legal services across practice areas.
Jennifer Wolken
Human Resources Director
Jennifer Wolken manages talent development and workplace culture as Human Resources Director. She focuses on maintaining the firm's collaborative environment while supporting professional growth opportunities for staff and attorneys.
Questions
What areas of law does Hinkle Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in corporate law, tax, healthcare transactions, employment law, litigation, municipal finance, and oil and gas law, among other practice areas.
How long has Hinkle Law Firm been in operation?
Our firm has served clients since our founding in 1987, providing over 35 years of legal expertise.
Does Hinkle Law Firm serve clients outside Kansas?
While based in Wichita, our ALFA International network enables us to provide legal solutions across the U.S. and globally.
What community initiatives does the firm support?
We actively support organizations like United Way, Salvation Army, and local healthcare foundations through volunteerism and donations.
Can I schedule a consultation with an attorney?
Yes, contact us directly to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced legal professionals.
How does the firm approach client relationships?
We prioritize accessibility and partnership, acting as trusted advisors to understand and address each client's unique needs.
