Tom Adrian is a co-founder of the firm and has practiced law for over 40 years. He is known for top-notch service to clients, ranging from non-profit and for-profit businesses to individuals needing estate planning. Tom has also dedicated himself to bettering the surrounding community through leadership on a variety of civic and church organizations.
Education
- Washburn University, B.S., Business Administration, 1966
- Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1969
Professional Background
- President of Solo and Small Firm Section of Kansas Bar Association, 1996-1997
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
- Kansas Bar, 1969
- “AV” Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal and ethical standards
- Listed as among the Best Lawyers in America
- Member
- American Bar Association
- Kansas Bar Association
- Wichita Bar Association
- Task Force of Kansas Bar Association and Professional Insurance
- Committee on Continuing Legal Education of Kansas Bar Association
- Harvey County Bar Association
- American Health Law Association
- Kansas Association of Hospital Attorneys
- Wichita Estate Planning Council
Civic Involvement
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, Newton Medical Center, 1987-1993
- President, Harvey County Bar Association, 1990-1991
- Member, Council on Finance and Administration, Kansas West United Methodist Conference, 1992-1998
- President, Council on Finance and Administration, Kansas West United Methodist Conference, 1998-2000
- Trustee of the Year, Kansas Hospital Association, 1994
- President, Kansas Hospital Association, 1997
- Member, Board of Directors, Central National Bank, 1994 -2016
- Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1998
- Kansas Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, 1999-2005
- President, Kansas Bar Foundation, 2004
- Outstanding Service Award, Kansas Bar Association, 2001
Publications
- Litigating the Myriad of Harms Caused by Diffused Surface Water (PDF) This article originally appeared in Volume XXXV, No. 5, May 2012 issue of the Journal of the Kansas Association for Justice. Copyright © 2012 Kansas Association for Justice. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.
- Bed, Bank & Beyond: Streambed Regulation in Kansas (PDF) Originally published in the March 2015, Vol. 84, No. 3 issue of The Journal of the Kansas Bar Association. Copyright © 2015 Kansas Bar Association.
Reported Case
- Estate of Pallister, 13 Kan. App. 2d 337 (1989)