Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Salina, Kansas
At Hampton & Royce, we have dedicated ourselves to serving the legal needs of Kansas families, farms, and businesses for over 125 years. Our attorneys combine extensive legal expertise with a personalized approach, ensuring clients receive both sophisticated representation and compassionate support. With over 300 years of combined experience, we specialize in agriculture law, business law, family law, energy law, personal injury law, and real estate law, addressing complex legal challenges while maintaining a deep understanding of local communities. As the oldest continuously operating law firm in Kansas, we uphold a legacy of excellence, offering tailored solutions for estate planning, corporate succession, and litigation.Our commitment extends beyond the courtroom, focusing on long-term client relationships and proactive legal strategies that protect generational interests. We pride ourselves on accessibility, traveling across central and northwest Kansas to meet clients where they need us, whether in courtrooms, hospitals, or rural properties. This enduring dedication to service has earned us recognition as a top-rated firm by U.S. News and World Report and the Salina Journal for over a decade.
Services
Agriculture Law
Business Law
Family Law
Personal Injury Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have over 300 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- We are the oldest continuously operating law firm in Kansas since 1885
- Specialized expertise in agricultural law and rural business needs
- Award-winning recognition from U.S. News and World Report and local communities
- We treat clients like family while maintaining big-firm legal capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
- U.S. News and World Report Best Law Firms
Services
Agriculture Law
Our agricultural law practice addresses modern farming challenges including business structure, land use contracts, and government subsidy programs. We help farmers negotiate real estate transactions, draft equipment leases, and create succession plans for family farms. With deep knowledge of rural Kansas operations, we protect agricultural interests in litigation and regulatory matters while preserving generational land ownership.
Business Law
We provide comprehensive business legal services from formation to succession planning. Our attorneys handle contract negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate litigation across Kansas and neighboring states. With expertise in agricultural and energy sector regulations, we help businesses navigate complex legal frameworks while protecting operational continuity during ownership transitions and disputes.
Family Law
Our family law team handles emotionally complex cases including divorce, child custody, and property division. We protect family business interests during marital dissolution and establish child support arrangements that consider agricultural or business assets. With experience in rural Kansas courts, we balance compassionate representation with aggressive advocacy for custody and visitation rights.
Personal Injury Law
We represent clients injured in auto accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and workplace accidents across Kansas. Our attorneys handle no-fault insurance claims and pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and permanent injuries. With trial experience in rural and urban jurisdictions, we challenge comparative negligence defenses and secure recoveries for catastrophic injuries including spinal trauma and disfigurement.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services protect family assets through wills, trusts, and succession plans tailored to agricultural operations and small businesses. We create advance directives and powers of attorney while ensuring smooth transitions of family farms across generations. With Kansas' oldest law firm heritage, we combine traditional estate administration with modern tax planning strategies.
People
Sidney A. Reitz
Attorney
Specializes in estate and business succession planning with expertise in trusts, corporations, and family partnerships. Provides strategic guidance for business transitions and asset protection.
Brian W. Wood
Attorney
Focuses on personal injury litigation including auto accidents and nursing home cases. Advocates for clients' compensation through no-fault insurance claims and courtroom representation.
Todd W. Davidson
Attorney
Handles agricultural business planning and estate matters with emphasis on family farm succession. Also practices in banking law and real estate transactions across rural Kansas.
Russel B. Prophet
Attorney
Experienced litigator in family law, commercial disputes, and personal injury cases. Represents clients in Kansas courts with focus on complex divorce and business litigation matters.
Parker C. Montgomery
Attorney
Practices estate planning, business law, and energy sector legal matters. Combines ranching background with legal expertise to serve agricultural clients in property and contract issues.
Questions
What areas of law does Hampton & Royce specialize in?
We specialize in agriculture law, business law, family law, personal injury law, real estate law, and estate planning, serving both individuals and businesses across Kansas.
How long has Hampton & Royce been in operation?
We are the oldest continuously operating law firm in Kansas, established in 1885 with over 125 years of service to Kansas families and businesses.
Do your attorneys handle cases outside Kansas?
Our attorneys are licensed in Colorado and Iowa, and we regularly handle cases across state lines when representing clients' legal interests.
How do you assist agricultural clients?
We provide specialized legal support for farmers including land use contracts, succession planning, government subsidy programs, and protection of family farm assets during divorce proceedings.
What makes Hampton & Royce different from other firms?
We combine big-firm expertise with personalized service, offering 300+ years of combined attorney experience while maintaining a family-oriented approach to client relationships.
