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Vision and Mission
GOODELL, STRATTON, EDMONDS & PALMER, L.L.P. continues its commitment of service to clients and the legal system,
from the firm's founding in 1881 into the 21st Century.
The firm and its attorneys are dedicated to providing personal, effective and quality legal services to individuals
and businesses, addressing the goals and the best interests of the client, and concluding work in an expedient
manner whether it is a two party contract, complex multi-state transaction, trial work, or other need of the
client.
The firm has received an AV rating, the highest rating possible, from Martindale-Hubbell Directory of Lawyers and
Law Firms. The firm's attorneys are listed in various editions of Who's Who and Best Lawyers in America.
COMMITMENT TO CLIENTS:
The firm has long been recognized for its practice in the areas of health law and complex commercial transactions.
The firm continues to provide legal services in such specialized areas as Administrative, Regulatory and Licensing
Law, Appellate Practice, Civil Trial Practice, Compliance Issues, Corporate and Commercial Law, Employment Law,
Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Health and Hospital Law, Insurance Law, Negligence and Malpractice Defense,
Pension Law, Real Estate Law, Taxation, and Workers Compensation among others. Trial practice has been a
significant portion of the firm's work along with other forms of litigation.
The firm routinely represents clients before state and federal governmental agencies at all levels and the Kansas
Legislature. The firm has been instrumental in drafting and counseling with regard to a number of bills that later
became law. The firm works in partnership with many of its business clients in addressing their on-going needs in
an ever-changing regulatory and business environment.
Various attorneys at the firm are admitted to the Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, and New York bars as well as
numerous U.S. District Courts, Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal, U.S. Tax Court and the United States Supreme
Court. The firm's attorneys have appeared in every judicial district in the state of Kansas. Because of the unique
capabilities of the firm and the advent of the computer age, the firm enjoys a client base across all of Kansas and
the Midwest.
To enhance its service to multi-state clients the firm is a member of the State Capital Global Law Firm Group. The
"State Capital Group" is an association of independent law firms located in all 50 U.S. state capitals and around
the world. Member firm attorneys bring a broad range of skills and experience to the table, and those based in
state capitals offer a unique knowledge of state legislatures and regulatory agencies. Member firms of the State
Capital Global Law Firm Group practice independently and not in a relationship for the joint practice of law.
COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:
Commitment to public and professional service also characterizes the firm. The heritage of the firm includes an
Attorney General of Kansas, a United States District Attorney, a County Attorney of Shawnee County, several Topeka
Bar Association Presidents, and a president of the Kansas Bar Association. In 1987 the firm expanded through merger
with Colmery, McClure, Letourneau, Merriam and Stauffer, a Topeka firm widely recognized for its expertise and
clientele in mass media.
Present members of the firm continue this commitment to public service and professional responsibility. Members
have devoted time and talent to service on the boards of a variety of civic organizations, churches, banks,
insurance companies, libraries, hospitals, universities and educational institutions.
"Leadership Greater Topeka, " sponsored by the Topeka Chamber of Commerce brings together a broad cross section of
both acknowledged and aspiring leaders from the community. The firm currently has three graduates of "Leadership
Greater Topeka. "
Contributions to the community and the state are an important part of the GOODELL, STRATTON, EDMONDS, & PALMER,
L.L.P. mission. We strive to be an exemplary corporate citizen and partner to the Kansas business community.
COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION OF LAW:
Members of the firm regularly address their colleagues and industry groups as speakers on legal matters. The firm's
attorneys are also recognized for their specialized knowledge in selected areas and have been requested to author
several publications based on this knowledge.
Two recent additions to this collection include the "Litigation Guide for Kansas Hospitals," and "A Physician's
Guide to Medical Malpractice Litigation."
The firm understands the importance of keeping abreast of developments in the law and changes in a client's
business and industry. The firm participates in local, regional and national organizations to help enhance the
firm's knowledge base in these areas. Some of the organizations include the Women's Attorney Association of Topeka,
Kansas Association of Defense Counsel, the Kansas Association of Hospital Attorneys, the Kansas Association of Risk
and Quality Management, Defense Research Institute, American Arbitration Association, American Judicature Society,
National Health Lawyers Association, the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics, and International
Association of Defense Counsel.
COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE:
The firm strives to increase its service to its clients by use of advanced technology and para-professionals, and
by developing expertise in new legal areas. In addition, the firm utilizes a team approach that enhances client
service across a broad range of issues. The vision and commitment of GOODELL, STRATTON, EDMONDS & PALMER, L.L.P. to
its clients ensures the firm's success well into the future.
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