Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Wichita
Hinkle Law Firm was founded in 1987 with a clear mission to serve businesses and help them grow through specialized legal expertise. Our practice areas have expanded from initial focuses on taxes, municipal finance, and corporate law to include healthcare transactions, energy law, and complex litigation while maintaining our core business-oriented approach. We combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized attention of a boutique practice, offering clients accessibility and strategic counsel from attorneys who think like business professionals.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through consistent recognition by Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Chambers and Partners, as well as our membership in the ALFA International global legal network. With deep roots in Wichita and Kansas City, we maintain strong community ties through extensive board participation and charitable support for organizations like United Way of the Plains and the Wichita Symphony.
Services
Business Law
Healthcare Transactions
Tax Law
Oil and Gas
Estate Planning
Medical Malpractice
Bankruptcy
Construction Law
Employment Law
Product Liability
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We focus exclusively on business and corporate law with specialized expertise
- Our attorneys serve as strategic business advisors, not just legal counsel
- Recognized by top legal organizations for professional excellence
- Deep community involvement through board memberships and charitable support
- Access to global resources through ALFA International network
Associations and certifications
- Best Lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Chambers and Partners
- ALFA International
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal counsel for corporate transactions, governance, and commercial matters. We advise clients on entity formation, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance while maintaining a business-oriented perspective. With decades of experience serving Wichita's business community, we deliver practical solutions that align with strategic objectives and industry-specific requirements.
Healthcare Transactions
We specialize in healthcare business transactions including regulatory compliance, licensing, and facility operations. Our attorneys navigate complex healthcare laws to protect providers while maintaining quality care standards. With deep local knowledge, we represent hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals in transactional matters across Kansas and Missouri.
Tax Law
Our tax practice covers federal and state compliance, audits, and dispute resolution for businesses and individuals. We combine technical expertise with practical business understanding to minimize tax liabilities while maintaining regulatory adherence. Clients benefit from our long-standing relationships with regional accounting firms and financial advisors.
Oil and Gas
We provide legal counsel for energy sector clients in oil and gas exploration, production, and regulatory matters. Our practice addresses title disputes, lease agreements, and environmental compliance specific to Kansas' energy industry. With decades of regional experience, we represent both independent operators and mid-sized energy companies.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies tailored to business owners and high-net-worth individuals. We create customized plans that address tax implications, family business succession, and charitable giving objectives. Clients receive ongoing counsel to adapt plans to changing legal and personal circumstances.
Questions
What practice areas does Hinkle Law Firm specialize in?
We focus on business law, healthcare transactions, tax matters, oil and gas, estate planning, and complex litigation including medical malpractice and product liability cases.
Does Hinkle Law Firm serve clients outside Wichita?
While based in Wichita, we serve clients across Kansas and Missouri, with particular expertise in regional business and energy law matters.
How does the firm approach client relationships?
We combine business acumen with legal expertise, acting as strategic partners who understand both legal requirements and operational realities of our clients' industries.
What community involvement initiatives does the firm support?
Our attorneys actively participate in organizations like United Way of the Plains, Wichita Healthcare Academy, and the Kansas Humane Society through board service and charitable contributions.
