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Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC attorneys named to the 2024 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® List.

November 22, 2024

The Wichita Law Firm of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC announces today that seven of the firm’s attorneys were recently named to the 2023 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® List and two were named as Rising Stars. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. For more information, visit https://www.superlawyers.com/.

TWG Lawyers Named to “Best Lawyers® in America” 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024

TWG Lawyers Named to “Best Lawyers® in America” 2025 Edition TWG announced that 17 of the Firm’s attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2025 Edition), including Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in Wichita Attorney Ronald H. Harnden for Real Estate Law, Jeffrey D. Leonard for Construction Law and Litigation-Construction, Timothy E. McKee for Natural Resources Law, and Eric B. Metz for Employment Law-Management. Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Additionally, Attorneys Andrew N. Kovar and Matthew Schippers are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch (2025 Edition) in Wichita.

CHAMBERS USA 2024 RECOGNIZES TWG AND LAWYERS

June 18, 2024

CHAMBERS USA 2024 RECOGNIZES TWG AND LAWYERS TWG and its attorneys continue to receive high level rankings in the London-based Chambers USA 2024 Guide. Chambers USA ranks the top lawyers and law firms in all states across the U.S. using independent research. Leading law firms and individual lawyers are ranked based on understanding, diligence, value for money and other qualities valued by clients. In the 2024 publication, the following six TWG attorneys are recognized in Kansas in the following practice areas: Labor and Employment:Eric Metz Litigation; General CommercialJames A. Walker Litigation; General CommercialLisa McPherson Litigation; General CommercialRachael Pirner Real EstateRonald H. Harnden Real EstateJeffery C. Dahlgren Chambers USA’s evaluation methods consists of interviews with, and feedback from, clients and other lawyers in the market, assessment of the firms’ recent work, and independent research by the editors.

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Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC attorneys named to the 2023 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® List.

November 14, 2023

Taryn A. Gray Joins TWG

October 25, 2023

Taryn A. Gray Joins TWG Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC is pleased to announce that Taryn A. Gray has associated with the law firm. Taryn Gray joined Triplett Woolf Garretson in 2023 and practices in the firm’s business and estate & probate groups, assisting with matters such as contract disputes and assisted reproductive technology. Taryn grew up in Rose Hill, Kansas, just outside of Wichita. In 2020, she graduated magna cum laude from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Taryn went on to receive her juris doctorate from the University of Oklahoma College of Law in 2023. While in law school, Taryn was a member of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, served as an officer in Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and served as Vice President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. She also

Braden A. Sullivan Joins TWG

October 25, 2023

Braden A. Sullivan Joins TWG Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC is pleased to announce that Braden A. Sullivan has associated with the law firm. Braden Sullivan joined Triplett Woolf Garretson in 2023 and practices primarily in the firm’s business and civil litigation groups, dealing with such matters as insurance defense, contract disputes, and trust, probate and estate litigation. Braden was born in Emporia, Kansas, and was raised in Wichita. He graduated from Goddard-Eisenhower High School before attending Wichita State where he graduated Cum Laude in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a minor in Political Science.Braden received his juris doctorate from Washburn University School of Law in May of 2023. During law school, he served as faculty-selected Professionalism Leader, Secretary of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Organization, and as a Clinic Intern at the Washburn Law Litigation Clinic helping provide legal assistance

TWG Lawyers Named to “Best Lawyers® in America” 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023

TWG lawyers Named to 2024 Edition of “Best Lawyers® In America” TWG announced that 15 of the Firm’s attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2024 Edition), including Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in Wichita Attorney Ronald H. Harnden for Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Eric B. Metz for Employment Law-Individuals. Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Additionally, Attorney Andrew N. Kovar is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch (2024 Edition) in Wichita.

CHAMBERS USA 2023 RECOGNIZES TWG AND LAWYERS

June 15, 2023

CHAMBERS USA 2023 RECOGNIZES TWG AND LAWYERS TWG and its attorneys continue to receive high level rankings in the London-based Chambers USA 2023 Guide. Chambers USA ranks the top lawyers and law firms in all states across the U.S. using independent research. Leading law firms and individual lawyers are ranked based on understanding, diligence, value for money and other qualities valued by clients. In the 2023 publication, the following six TWG attorneys are recognized in Kansas in the following practice areas: Labor and Employment: Eric Metz Litigation; General Commercial James A. Walker Litigation; General Commercial Lisa McPherson Litigation; General Commercial Rachael Pirner Real Estate Ronald H. Harnden Real Estate Jeffery C. Dahlgren Chambers USA’s evaluation methods consists of interviews with, and feedback from, clients and other lawyers in the market, assessment of the firms’ recent work, and independent research by the editors.

Rachael Pirner Named Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

February 9, 2023

Rachael Pirner Named Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys The law firm of Triplett Woolf Garrettson, LLC is pleased to announce Rachael Pirner has been named a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (“AAAA”). AAAA provides a credentialed presence in the law of family formation and is the largest professional organization of its type dedicated to advancing the security of children through permanent adoption, the protection of children through safe and secure foster care with appropriate permanency planning, and the recognition of intended parents as legal parents for those using modern technology to build families through assisted reproductive technology. Located around the globe – including the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Israel and the United Kingdom – Fellows of AAAA are considered legal thought leaders and are a highly‑vetted, experienced group. AAAA Fellows like Rachael Pirner

Thomas P. Garretson, Namesake and Founding Member of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC has Passed.

December 28, 2022

Thomas P. Garretson, Namesake and Founding Member of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC has Passed. The law firm of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC mourns the loss of one of its namesakes and founding partners, Thomas P. Garretson. Mr. Garretson was a Member of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC from its inception on November 1, 1985 until his death on December 18, 2022. Mr. Garretson enjoyed a distinguished and very productive career with TWG. He was very involved in securities law practice, representing companies in connection with initial public offerings and secondary offerings, as well as preparation and filing of periodic reports and merger and acquisition transactions with other public and closely held companies. Mr. Garretson represented numerous closely held companies in private placements in equity securities and complex financing and re-financing transactions. Mr. Garretson regularly counseled clients in connection with all aspects of their business affairs

TWG Attorneys Named to the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers® List

November 14, 2022

The Wichita Law Firm of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC announces today that seven of the firm’s attorneys were recently named to the 2022 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® List. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. For more information, visit https://www.superlawyers.com/.

Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms”

November 3, 2022

Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms” Wichita, KS, United States, November 3, 2022 — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC has been ranked in the 2023 U.S. News — Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 17 practice areas. Firms included in the 2023 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2023 edition of U.S. News — Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. Additionally, one “Law Firm of the Year” was named in each nationally ranked practice area. Ranked firms, presented in

Kendra D. Stacey Joins TWG

September 7, 2022

Kendra D. Stacey Joins TWG Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC is pleased to announce that Kendra D. Stacey has associated with the law firm. She will be sworn in as a Kansas attorney on September 30, 2022. Kendra has returned home to the Wichita area, growing up and graduating from high school in Goddard, Kansas. She graduated magna cum laude from Lee University, in Cleveland, Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Political Science in 2002. Kendra received her juris doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2022. During law school, she was a member of the Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy as an Executive Articles Editor during 2021-2022 and as a Staff Editor during the 2020-2021 school year. She also served as president of KU Women in Law and a student director for the

Sixteen TWG Lawyers Named to the “Best Lawyers®” in America 2023 Edition

August 21, 2022

Sixteen TWG Lawyers Named to the “Best Lawyers®” in America 2023 Edition The Wichita Law Firm of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC announced that 16 of the Firm’s attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2023 Edition) including Attorney Andrew N. Kovar in The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch (2023 Edition) in Wichita. Attorney Timothy E. McKee has once again been named Best Lawyers® (2023 Edition) Lawyer of the Year in Wichita for Natural Resources Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. Almost 144,000 industry leading lawyers are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received over 17 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based

Rachael Pirner elected as American Bar Association State Delegate for the State of Kansas

February 4, 2022

Rachael Pirner elected as American Bar Association State Delegate for the State of Kansas Rachael Pirner, TWG Litigation Attorney, has been elected to serve as the American Bar Association (ABA) State Delegate for the State of Kansas. She is currently serving as the interim State Delegate and will begin her three-year term in August. As the State Delegate, she will serve on the nominating committee that selects ABA leadership and serve as chair of the state’s delegation in the House of Delegates. The ABA is the world’s largest voluntary professional organization, made up of more than 400,000 members. It offers law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information, programs to aid attorneys and judges in their work, and public-interest projects to improve the legal system. Ms. Pirner brings much to the role of ABA State Delegate. She has been a member of the ABA

TWG Attorney Tyler Heffron elected to KADC board of directors

January 13, 2022

TWG Attorney Tyler Heffron elected to KADC board of directors TWG Business and Corporate Law Attorney Tyler Heffron has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel (KADC). He will serve for a two-year term, starting in 2022 and ending in 2024. The KADC is a non-profit organization comprised of Kansas lawyers who devote a significant portion of their practice to civil litigation defense. The mission of KADC is to increase defense attorneys’ knowledge and skills, raise trial practice standards, and work for the administration of justice. It also offers members the opportunity to connect with their professional peers. Tyler Heffron’s practice focuses on a wide array of litigated matters, where there are often millions of dollars at stake. Heffron enjoys a reputation of being responsive, thorough, and honest in his client interactions. When it comes

TWG attorneys named to 2021 Super Lawyers® list

December 28, 2021

TWG attorneys named to 2021 Super Lawyers® list The Wichita Law Firm of Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC announces today that seven of the firm’s attorneys were recently named to the 2021 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® List. Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. For more information, visit https://www.superlawyers.com/. Listed below are the TWG Law Firm lawyers named to the 2021 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® List: Theron E. Fry Ronald H. Harnden James A. Walker Rachael K. Pirner Derek S. Casey Lisa A. McPherson Neil C. Gosch

Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC Ranked in 2022 “Best Law Firms”

December 2, 2021

Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC Ranked in 2022 “Best Law Firms” Wichita, KS, United States, August 20, 2021 — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, for the 12th consecutive year, announce the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings. Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC has been ranked in the 2022 U.S. News — Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 17 practice areas. Firms included in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. The 2022 edition of U.S. News — Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” includes rankings in 75 national practice areas and 127 metropolitan-based practice areas. Additionally, one “Law Firm of the Year” was named in each nationally ranked practice area. Ranked firms, presented in tiers, are listed

TWG Elects New Firm Member

November 10, 2021

TWG announces Matthew T. Schippers as its newly elected Member, which will be effective Jan. 1, 2022.

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TWG Attorney Matthew Schippers accepted into ACTEC Heart of America Fellows Institute

August 26, 2021

Matthew Schippers, TWG Estate and Tax Attorney, has been accepted into Class II of the Heart of America Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).

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Fourteen TWG attorneys named to 2022 Best Lawyers® list

August 20, 2021

Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC is pleased to announce that 14 lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022. In addition, five of these lawyers have been named Best Lawyers® 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Wichita, and one attorney has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch (2022 Edition) in Wichita.

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TWG Attorney Kimberlyn Gilchrist recognized among Women Who Lead in Legal

July 30, 2021

TWG Attorney Kimberlyn Gilchrist recognized among Women Who Lead in Legal TWG Business Law Attorney Kimberlyn Gilchrist has been recognized among Women Who Lead in Legal. The Women Who Lead series is hosted monthly by the Wichita Business Journal. As a native of Wichita, Kimberlyn has dedicated her legal career to serving the community. Kimberlyn practices in TWG’s business law group, with an emphasis on municipal law and finance, real estate, corporate law, and contracts. She also serves as the City Attorney for the City of Hillsboro. TWG is proud of Kimberlyn.

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Gov. Kelly appoints Rachael Pirner to Kansas Senior Care Task Force

July 19, 2021

Gov. Kelly appoints Rachael Pirner to Kansas Senior Care Task Force TWG Attorney Rachael Pirner has been appointed by Governor Laura Kelly to serve as elder law attorney for the Kansas Senior Care Task Force. Pirner’s appointment to the Task Force was announced on July 1, 2021. The job of the Task Force is to consider policy that will affect elder law issues and to study the well-being of Kansas seniors. The Task Force will also review state statutes, policies, and programs, and report on improvements and recommended changes to these areas. Pirner comes to the Task Force bringing 33 years of experience as an elder law attorney. In addition, she has served the Kansas community as a board member of an adult care home for nine years, on the Financial Abuse Specialist Team for the Sedgwick District Attorney since 2008, and is currently

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TWG attorneys obtain federal jury verdict against scammers

July 12, 2021

TWG attorneys obtain federal jury verdict against scammers TWG Business & Commercial Litigation Attorneys James Walker and Shane Rosson won a federal jury court case in which their client was awarded $3.25 million in punitive damages and $182,600 in actual damages. The jury rendered its verdict on July 1, 2021. The TWG attorneys’ client was an independent oil and gas operator from Harvey County, Kansas, and has been in business for over 50 years. The defendants were from Southern California and the New York City area. Before victimizing TWG’s client, the defendants had previously scammed domestic companies in the energy sector more than 50 times. The defendants conspired in falsely promising to finance North American energy projects in exchange for brokerage fees and short-term loan proceeds purporting to use sovereign bonds issued by a South American nation as collateral. The client was the only

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