Events / News

Bever Dye Attorneys selected to Kansas Super Lawyers for 2009

Bever Dye, LC attorneys have once again received the designation of Kansas Super Lawyers for 2009 in the tax practice area. They are William M. Cobb, Jack D. Flesher and Eric J. Larson. Also, Brian A. Turney has received the designation of a Kansas Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2009 in the estate planning and probate practice area.

Eric J. Larson Speaking Engagements

Eric spoke to the Wichita Bar Association in February 2010. His topic was entitled "2010 Federal Estate Tax: A Brave New World or Congressional Malpractice?".

Eric will also be speaking at the ACTEC Annual Meeting in Florida in March 2010.

Eric J. Larson spoke at the KSCPA Tax Conference in November 2009 on the latest federal estate and gift tax developments. He also spoke to the Independent Banker's Association of Texas through a web broadcast in December 2009 on estate planning for the owners of S corporations.

Bever Dye Lawyers Author Chapters in Kansas Administration Handbook

Eric Larson and Bob Hughes, both members of Bever Dye, LC, were asked by the Kansas Bar Association to write a chapter on the newly revised KBA Estate Administration Handbook. Eric's chapter covers management of assets within the probate estate, and Bob's chapter discusses issues affecting the sale of property in both probate proceedings and trust administrations. Eric Calvert, an associate of the firm, assisted with the composition of both chapters. Larson and Hughes presented their respective chapters as a part of the rollout for the Estate Administration Handbook at the KBA Continuing Legal Education Seminar on October 17, 2008 in Salina, Kansas. The Handbook is widely used by lawyers in the state of Kansas in the administration of estates and trusts. In addition to fundamental estate and trust administration law, the Handbook contains valuable forms that assist practitioners in this area.

Bever Dye Announces New Associates

Bever Dye, LC is pleased to announce that Charles W. Mangrum has become an associate of the firm. Charlie received his undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and graduated from the University of Mississippi Law School. He also received his Master of Laws (Taxation) from the University of Florida. Charlie will practice in the areas of taxation, trusts and estates, wills, probate, and business law.

Bever Dye, LC is pleased to announce that Danielle K. Schulte has become an associate of the firm. Danielle received her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and graduated from Washburn University Law School. Danielle will practice in the areas of taxation, trusts and estates, wills, probate and business law.

Nine Bever Dye Lawyers Selected as "Best Lawyers in America" for 2010

Nine Bever Dye attorneys are recognized as Best Lawyers in America 2010 by The Best Lawyers in America, one of the preeminent legal referral guides in the U.S. Based on the numbers, Bever Dye is ranked #1 in Kansas in Non–Profit/Charities Law and #1 in Kansas in Trusts and Estates, the most of any law firm in Kansas. The firm is also ranked #1 in Wichita in the areas of Employee Benefits Law, Non–Profit/Charities Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Bever Dye attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers are William M. Cobb (Trusts and Estates and Tax Law), Jack D. Flesher (Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Non–Profit/Charities Law), Gregory L. Franken (Trusts and Estates and Tax Law), Hellen L. Haag (Trusts and Estates), Robert M. Hughes (Trusts and Estates and Tax Law), Scott D. Jensen (Real Estate Law), Eric J. Larson (Trusts and Estates, Tax Law and Non–Profit/Charities Law), R. Chris Robe (Employee Benefits Law) and Don B. Stahr (Trusts and Estates).

Community Involvement

Gregg C. Goodwin has been selected for the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA) "20 up to 40" Leadership Program Class of 2010.

Gregg C. Goodwin spoke to the Real Estate Investment Group in October 2009. His topic was "The Impact of Cost Segregation Studies on IRC Section 1031 Like-kind Exchanges."

Eric S. Parkhurst spoke to the Kansas Legal Professionals, Inc. in September 2009. His topic involved Mergers and Acquisitions/Corporate related matters.

Robert M. Hughes is currently serving as President of the Wichita Estate Planning Council.

Eric Parkhurst has been named Treasurer of the Downtown Y's Men Club for the current year.

Robert Hughes has been named to the Board of Trustees of the Wichita–Sedgwick County Historical Museum.