What’s on Our Minds

It may not come as a surprise to most Kansas residents that the state banned same sex marriage in 2005.  But it may be surprising to know that a recent Supreme Court of Kansas decision gives Kansas Courts jurisdiction to enforce co-parenting agreements and to make an equitable division of property between same-sex couples. The landmark decision in Frazier v. Goudschaal, filed on February 22, 2013, grants same-sex couples certain assurances relating to property and …

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Steve Cook, Klenda Austerman’s Office administrator continues his service to the legal profession as the newly elected Treasurer of the Wichita Area Chapter of Legal Administrators (“WALA”), a chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators.  WALA was formed in 1981 and provides professional development and networking opportunities to legal management professionals.  As a member of the Board of WALA, Cook continues his service to the organization and legal profession.  Cook previously served as treasurer, and …

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Klenda Austerman Member Jeffrey D. Peier has been selected as one of the Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation’s “Jiggs” Nelson Quality of Life Award winners for 2013.  The award was presented at the Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation’s annual dinner meeting on April 17, 2013. The “Jiggs” Nelson Quality of Life Award is presented to someone who has served either as a health care provider or in a volunteer capacity, and, who by …

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A year removed from Wichita State University’s last Final Four appearance in 1965, a young Gary Austerman joined the WSU basketball team.  Although the transition from being a center in high school to a guard at WSU didn’t take, Gary still enjoyed the experience and treasures the memories.  Today, Gary is one of the managing partners at Klenda Austerman and actively participates in the Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization (SASO) at WSU.  Please join Gary and …

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On April 1, 2013, a federal bankruptcy judge approved the bankruptcy petition of Stockton, California, allowing the city to proceed under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Stockton made history by becoming the largest U.S. city by population to file for bankruptcy, but it may eventually cede this title to another city that is also grappling with its financial woes:  Detroit, Michigan. Detroit has been especially hard-hit by the recession and declining industry, losing approximately …

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As cooler temperatures settle in and the snow begins to fall, the dangers of winter driving in Wichita make their annual appearance.  The two major traffic ways that bisect Wichita, Kellogg Avenue running east to west, and Interstate 135 running north to south, allow drivers to quickly travel across the city, but also pose a potential hazard.  Large sections of Kellogg Avenue and I-135, as well as smaller sections of K-96 to the north, are …

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There are certain Wichita community events Klenda Austerman actively supports every year. As it has done for the last 5 years, Klenda Austerman will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the 6th Annual Friends University Lady Falcon Softball Invitational to be held March 1st and 2nd.  Klenda will also organize teams to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake and the MS Walk 2013 taking place in April. If you would …

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Over the holidays, Klenda Austerman’s attorneys and staff contributed to the Salvation Army’s effort to supply holiday gifts to young children. The firm collaboratively collected toys, including board games, stuffed animals, clothes, wagons, and a bicycle. After the items were collected, the Salvation Army distributed the toys to children through the Angel Tree and Toys for Tots programs.  Those at Klenda Austerman were delighted to spread the holiday spirit this season!

Jeffrey D. Peier will be a panelist at the 2013 NBAA Business Aircraft Finance, Registration & Legal Conference sponsored by the National Business Aviation Association being held in Bonita Springs, Florida, on February 7 – 8, 2013.  Peier will join H. Lee Rohde, III, President of Aviation Management Systems, Inc., in presenting “Use, Insurance, Maintenance and Return Conditions in Leases and Security Agreements.”  You may register for this aviation conference at the following web site:  …

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The U.S. government has been in the midst of an ongoing conundrum commonly referred to as the “fiscal cliff”.  If images of the end of the popular film Thelma and Louise come to mind when you hear this phrase then you might not be far off.  While Congress and the President have reached an agreement, absent that, dramatic and potentially disastrous economic consequences could have resulted. Similarly, one who is charged with DUI faces his …

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