Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Kansas Legal Partner Since 1961
Since 1961, Kennedy Berkley has provided smart, effective legal counsel to businesses and individuals across Kansas and beyond. Our team combines deep knowledge of the Kansas economy with expertise in local, state, and federal laws to deliver strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. With over six decades of experience, we represent clients in business law, family law, estate planning, and more, serving independent farmers, national institutions, and families. Our attorneys prioritize personalized attention, ensuring clients receive smart legal solutions during critical moments.Affiliated with Kyler G. Knobbe Law Office in Cimarron, we maintain a commitment to building legacies through comprehensive legal services. Our practice areas include agribusiness, banking law, succession planning, and commercial mediation, supported by a century of combined experience. We focus on minimizing legal complications while maximizing client confidence through transparent communication and tailored advocacy.
Services
Business Law
Family Law
Estate Planning
Agribusiness Law
Banking Law
Succession Planning
Commercial Mediation
Divorce Representation
Adoption Services
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined legal experience in Kansas law
- Our team provides personalized attention for every client
- Specialized expertise in agribusiness and banking law matters
- Proven track record in complex family law and estate planning cases
- Deep understanding of local, state, and federal legal frameworks
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice serves Kansas companies from startups to established corporations. We handle contracts, mergers, compliance, and dispute resolution while providing strategic counsel for growth. Our attorneys understand state-specific regulations affecting Kansas businesses.
Family Law
We represent clients in all family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division. Our attorneys provide compassionate counsel while aggressively protecting client interests in both litigation and mediation settings.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help clients protect assets and ensure legacy preservation. We create customized wills, trusts, and succession plans tailored to individual needs while minimizing tax implications for beneficiaries.
Agribusiness Law
We specialize in legal matters affecting Kansas agricultural operations. Our services include farm succession planning, equipment financing, and regulatory compliance for grain producers, livestock operations, and agricultural cooperatives.
Banking Law
Our banking practice serves financial institutions across Kansas with loan documentation, regulatory compliance, and commercial finance matters. We represent banks and credit unions in lending transactions and creditors' rights cases.
People
James R. Angell
Managing Partner
James R. Angell specializes in farm and ranch estate planning across Kansas. With expertise in agribusiness and banking law, he helps clients protect assets and navigate complex regulations since joining Kennedy Berkley in 1999.
Questions
What legal services does Kennedy Berkley offer?
We provide business law, family law, estate planning, agribusiness representation, banking law, and commercial mediation services for clients across Kansas and surrounding states.
How long has Kennedy Berkley been in practice?
Our firm has served clients since 1961, with attorneys possessing over a century of combined legal experience in Kansas law.
What makes your family law practice unique?
Our family law attorneys provide dynamic representation in litigation and mediation, focusing on personalized solutions for divorce, child custody, and adoption matters.
Do you handle estate planning for farmers and ranchers?
Yes, we specialize in agricultural estate planning, helping farmers and ranchers preserve land, navigate tax challenges, and maintain family ownership.
Are consultations available for new clients?
We offer free, no-obligation consultations to discuss your legal needs and develop a tailored strategy for your case.
