As flags are lowered today around the State, our hearts remain heavy after yesterday’s tragic mass shooting in our neighboring town of Hesston, Kansas. Although the heated debate over gun control will rage on and no doubt be shoved back to center stage as a result of this event, today, we focus our attention, thoughts and prayers on the victims and families affected by this crime.
If the political scene was not hot enough going into the upcoming United States presidential election, the untimely death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, and more appropriately, President Obama’s opportunity to nominate a new justice, has served to pour gasoline on an already intense fire. The death of Justice Scalia took the SCOTUS head count from nine down to eight – four Republicans and four Democrats. Washington Republicans believe President Obama will nominate a …
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recognized Klenda Austerman Managing Member Jeff Peier on November 7, 2015 for over three decades of leadership, creativity and innovation in service to the Society. Peier’s MS story began 31 years earlier in 1984 when he was asked to represent the law firm on the local Society Board of Trustees. Since that time, Peier has used his unfailingly optimistic and consistent leadership to support and encourage volunteers and mentor staff, …
SEDGWICK COUNTY TAX FORECLOSURE 2015 – Klenda Austerman lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable in the area of ad valorem real estate property taxation and foreclosure. On behalf of Sedgwick County, Klenda Austerman has initiated three (3) real estate tax foreclosure actions for 2015. At the following links, you can access (1) a copy of the petition for each separate action, (2) a listing of the properties included in each case, and (3) the general tax …
Congratulations to KA member Greg Klenda who completed a 6 hour ultramarathon race on Saturday, November 15th. The 2nd annual KUS 6/12/24 Hour Run was held at Buffalo Park in west Wichita, sponsored by the Kansas Ultrarunners’ Society. The goal of the race was to see how many miles one could run in 6, 12, or 24 hours. Despite the cold temperature and brutal Kansas wind, Klenda completed 34.494 miles and placed 5th overall. Way to make us …
Peer-review publication Best Lawyers® has named Klenda Austerman partner J. Michael Morris Lawyer of the Year in the bankruptcy litigation practice area. The Wichita Business Journal hosted a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency on September 29, 2014 to honor Morris and other top Wichita attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers®. Morris has significant experience litigating complex matters in personal and corporate bankruptcy cases on behalf of creditors, debtors and trustees. He has served as a private …
Klenda Austerman attorneys and employees raised $1,889.05 this year in their annual fundraising drive to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita and The MS Society. The firm encouraged donations by relaxing its dress code to allow jeans and t-shirts supporting the wearer’s favorite college sports team on designated days, in return for a small charitable donation. The firm then donated all of the funds raised as part of its participation in the Bowl For …
Klenda Austerman congratulates all of the runners who participated in the 2014 Wild Wind Cross Country Festival! Truly a fantastic event! View (unofficial) race results here: North – All Results 2014 Disclaimer: The attached is a copy of the unofficial results from the event. For official results and times, please contact the organization hosting the event.
This October managing member Jeffrey Peier will receive the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association’s highest honor: the Alumni Achievement Award. As noted in FHSU Magazine, this award was established in 1959 and recognizes those “who have made outstanding and unselfish contributions in service to their community, state or nation as citizens, in chosen career fields or through philanthropic work.” Peier is an exemplary member of our community and well deserving of this esteemed award. …
Klenda Austerman partners Christopher McElgunn and Chasity Helm are 2014 recipients of the Wichita Bar Association (“WBA”) President’s Award, presented at the WBA’s Installation and Awards dinner held June 19, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency. The President’s Award is given for outstanding and exceptional service to the WBA that goes above and beyond normal expectations of bar membership. Recipients also demonstrate high ethical standards and are well-respected by their peers. Both McElgunn and Helm are …
