Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Salina, Kansas
Established in 1885, Hampton & Royce is the oldest continuously operating law firm in Kansas, with over 125 years of dedicated service to families, farms, and businesses. Our attorneys combine big-firm expertise with a personalized, family-oriented approach, prioritizing client relationships and long-term legal planning. With more than 300 years of combined legal experience, we handle complex cases across agriculture law, business law, family law, energy law, personal injury law, and real estate law while maintaining a deep commitment to rural communities.Our team includes attorneys licensed in Colorado and Iowa, enabling cross-state representation. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Martindale-Hubbell, we emphasize proactive legal strategies, including estate planning, business succession, and agricultural contract negotiations. We travel extensively across Kansas to meet client needs, offering tailored solutions for rural and commercial operations. Our history as a trusted legal partner is built on integrity, adaptability, and a steadfast focus on protecting clients' interests across generations.
Services
Agriculture Law
Business Law
Family Law
Personal Injury Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have over 300 years of combined legal experience.
- We are Kansas' oldest continuously operating law firm since 1885.
- Our team includes attorneys licensed in Colorado and Iowa for cross-state needs.
- We specialize in rural and agricultural legal challenges unique to Kansas.
- Award-winning recognition from U.S. News & World Report and Martindale-Hubbell.
Services
Agriculture Law
Our agricultural law practice assists Kansas farmers and ranchers with contract negotiations, land use issues, and government subsidy programs. We help clients structure corporate farming operations, resolve disputes, and create succession plans for family farms. With attorneys licensed across state lines, we represent clients in complex agricultural transactions and litigation.
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business legal services including entity formation, contract drafting, and corporate succession planning. Our team handles mergers and acquisitions, commercial litigation, and agricultural business structuring. With cross-state licensing, we support business owners across Kansas, Colorado, and Iowa in both transactional and litigious matters.
Family Law
Our family law attorneys manage divorce proceedings, child custody battles, and parentage determinations. We protect clients' interests in property division, particularly for farming and business-owning families. We also offer prenuptial agreements and proactive family planning solutions integrated with estate management strategies.
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients in auto accident claims, slip-and-fall cases, and product liability lawsuits. Our team handles no-fault insurance claims and pursues compensation for medical expenses and lost wages. With experienced litigators, we advocate for injury victims in Kansas courts and negotiate settlements with major insurance companies.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning practice creates wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to protect clients' assets. We specialize in intergenerational farm transitions, probate proceedings, and end-of-life medical directives. With 125 years of local expertise, we ensure smooth asset transfers while minimizing tax implications for Kansas families.
People
Sidney A. Reitz
Attorney
Specializes in estate and business succession planning, forming trusts and limited partnerships. Focuses on family business transitions and asset protection strategies.
Brian W. Wood
Attorney
Handles personal injury cases including auto accidents and nursing home litigation. Emphasizes maximizing client compensation through skilled negotiation and trial advocacy.
Todd W. Davidson
Attorney
Agricultural law specialist assisting family farms with business planning, estate management, and real estate transactions across rural Kansas.
Russel B. Prophet
Attorney
Litigation expert in family law, commercial disputes, and personal injury cases with extensive courtroom experience across Kansas.
Parker C. Montgomery
Attorney
Focuses on estate planning, business law, and agricultural contracts with deep roots in Salina's ranching community.
Questions
What areas of law does Hampton & Royce specialize in?
We provide comprehensive legal services in agriculture law, business law, family law, personal injury law, real estate law, and estate planning.
How long has Hampton & Royce been in business?
Our firm has operated continuously since 1885, making us Kansas' oldest law firm with over 125 years of legal experience.
Do you handle cases outside Kansas?
Yes, our attorneys are licensed in Colorado and Iowa, and we regularly represent clients across state lines in agricultural and business matters.
What makes Hampton & Royce different from other law firms?
We combine small-town personal service with big-firm expertise, offering multi-generational client relationships and rural community understanding.
Can you assist with farm succession planning?
Yes, we specialize in agricultural business transitions, creating legal structures to protect family farms across generations.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call our Salina office at (785) 827-7251 to connect with an attorney who matches your legal needs.
