Jeff King, senior attorney with Collins & Jones, P.C., has been hired by the Kansas Legislature to serve as its Legislative Counsel for the Gannon v. State school finance litigation.  Mr. King brings a wealth of experience to his new role as Legislative Counsel.  He served as an attorney for the State of Kansas in Montoy v. State, the multi-billion dollar school finance case that immediately preceded Gannon.  Jeff also served ten years in the Kansas Legislature, the last four of which he held the position of Vice-President.  “I am excited for the opportunity to provide legal advice to the Kansas Legislature as they craft a response to the Gannon decision,” said Jeff King.  “The Legislature’s actions could profoundly impact Kansas kids. I appreciate the confidence that they have placed in me to help them navigate the legal duties placed on them by Gannon.”

Collins & Jones serves as lender’s counsel to Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co. in connection with an acquisition loan

Debbie English-Jones of Collins & Jones recently served as lender's counsel to Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co. in connection with an acquisition loan for a hotel in Overland Park, Kansas.  The transaction included a bridge loan, a permanent loan and an SBA 504...

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Firm Attorneys Eric Collins and Kerry Morgan utilize their extensive experience involving real estate purchase and sale transactions and acquisition financing to close deal

Firm attorneys Eric Collins and Kerry Morgan recently represented a client in connection with the acquisition of a retail center in southwest Missouri, which was part of a Section 1031 exchange transaction. The Firm’s attorneys represented the client as seller during...

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