Manhattan, KS

James R. Howell

Partner James R. Howell is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney with over $25 million in settlements and verdicts. He litigates cases including medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, construction accidents, and motor vehicle accidents. He is a frequent lecturer and writer on legal topics and serves on the Board of Trustees of Butler Community College.

Bradley J. Prochaska

Founding Partner Bradley J. Prochaska is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney specializing in catastrophic injury cases. He has a track record of winning tough medical malpractice cases, with six settlements in Kansas exceeding $4 million each. He is a former president of the Kansas Association for Justice and national co-chairman of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group and Professional Negligence Group.

Richard H. Seaton, Sr.

Dick Seaton is the firm’s senior partner, with 50 years experience in the state and federal courts. He concentrates in employment and school law, probate and estate planning, workers compensation and commercial and civil litigation. He carries the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Seaton has considerable appellate experience before the Tenth Circuit and the Kansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Appearing twice in the U.S. Supreme Court, he most recently successfully represented the Plaintiff in Umbehr v. County Commissioners, a free speech case. As a result of that case, he was named a lawyer of the year by Lawyers Weekly U.S.A. Mr. Seaton is also listed in 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Who's Who in America. Dick was for many years the general counsel for Kansas State University, where he handled cases relating to civil rights, employment, constitutional and administrative law. He also serves on the Board of Editors of the Kansas Bar Journal, and is a former chairman. In 2016, Mr. Seaton has been named one of, "The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the practice areas of Education Law and First Amendment Law".

Ryan A. Prochaska

Partner Ryan A. Prochaska is a personal injury and medical malpractice attorney specializing in cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. He focuses on achieving fair compensation for clients and maintaining open communication throughout the legal process.

Gage Fletcher is the founding attorney of Fletcher Law Office. He began his career as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney before transitioning into civil litigation. He excels in complex civil trial work and has successfully resolved hundreds of cases. He founded Fletcher Law with a vision for powerful, compassionate, and dedicated legal advocacy for injured clients. He is skilled in personal injury law and tort jury trials, taking a hands-on approach to each case. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and multiple Bar Organizations and has been a featured speaker at CLE presentations.

Gary D. White, Jr.

Gary D. White, Jr. is a dedicated and experienced litigator who has been fighting for the rights of Kansans for more than 30 years. He focuses his practice on automobile negligence, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and a wide range of personal injury cases. A proud Topeka native, Gary has spent most of his life in the area and is deeply committed to serving his community. After earning both his undergraduate and law degrees from Washburn University, he dedicated his career to helping people who have been wrongfully injured. His leadership and skill are widely recognized-he is a past president of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association and has been consistently honored as a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers, among other regional and local accolades. Outside the office, Gary enjoys traveling and is an avid Wildcats fan.

Michael W. Weber

Associate Attorney Michael W. Weber specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and car accident cases. He has been practicing law since 2016 and is a co-chair and lead column writer for the Journal of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association.