Tim R. Karstetter, Partner

E-mail: tkarst@ks-usa.net

Areas of Practice: Business and Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Personal Injury-Defense and Plaintiff, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Criminal Law, Family Law, Nursing Home Negligence.

Bar Admissions:
Kansas 1974
US District Court for the District of Kansas 1974

Education:
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, KS 1974
J.D., Doctor of Juris Prudence

Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 1971
Bachelor of Science in Education
Major: History
Minor: Political Science

References:
Home State Bank & Trust Co.
Great Plains Federal Credit Union
Tampa State Bank

Professional Associations and Memberships:
McPherson YMCA President, 1984-1985
First United Methodist Church Chair, Board of Trustees, 1996-1997
First United Methodist CHurch Board of Trustees, 1994-1997
Kansas County and District Attorneys Association Board of Directors, 1980-1983
McPherson Noon Kiwanis President, 1988-1989

Past Employment:
McPherson County, County Attorney, 1977-1983
McPherson County, Assistant County Attorney, 1975-1977

Pro Bono Activities:
Pro Tem Judge for 9th Judicial District, 1998-2003

Fraternity Affiliation:
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Washburn University School of Law

Birth Information:
1948, Oswego, Kansas, United State of America

John B. Klenda, Partner

E-mail: jklenda@ks-usa.net

Areas of Practice: Contracts, Business Organizations, Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury Defense and Plaintiff, Municipal Corporations, Municipal Employment-Employee and Employer, Municipal Liability.

Bar Admissions:
Kansas 1980
US District Court for the District of Kansas 1980

Education:
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, KS 1990
J.D., Doctor of Juris Prudence

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 1976
M.A., Master of Arts
Major: Public Administration

Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 1974
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Social Sciences

References:
McPherson County
McPherson Area Solid Waste Utility
Home State Bank & Trust

Professional Associations and Memberships:
McPherson Bar Association, President 1995-1996
Kansas County Counselors Assocation, Board Member 1995-Present
Kansas Bar Association, 1992-Present
     Member, Ethics/Grievance Committee
McPherson Optimist Club, President 1989-1990
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Parish Council President 1989-1990

Birth Information:
1951, Hillsboro, Kansas, United State of America

Brian L. Bina, Associate

E-mail: bbina@ks-usa.net

Areas of Practice:
Bankruptcy, Contracts, Business and Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate Law, Wills and Trusts

Bar Admissions:
Kansas 2011
US District Court for the District of Kansas 2011

Education:
Washburn University School of Law, Topeka, KS 2011
J.D., Doctor of Juris Prudence, with honors
Certificate in Business and Transactional Law

Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 2008
Bachelor of Science in Business, Cum Laude
Major: Accounting
Minor: Political Science

Professional Associations and Memberships:
McPherson County Bar Assocation, 2011 to Present
Marion County Bar Association, 2011 to Present
Kansas Bar Association, 2011 to Present
YP-MAC, Young Professionals of McPherson, 2011 to Present
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 2011 to Present
     3rd Degree Knight of Columbus, 2007 to Present

Past Employment:
Stumbo Hanson, LLP, Topeka, KS, 2009-2011
Legal Intern

Fraternity Affiliation:
Sigma Tau Gamma, Emporia State University
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Washburn University School of Law

Birth Information:
1984, Marion, Kansas, United State of America