Tad Patton, Business Attorney in Wichita, Kansas
Over 46 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Probate, and Trusts · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatTriplett Woolf Garretson, LLC
Wichita, KS
Practicing business in Wichita since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Tad Patton is a member based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Business, Probate, and Trusts. Tad has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Wichita, KS
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Business · Probate · Trusts
- Handles Business, Probate, and Trusts matters from Wichita, KS.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Tad Patton: Tad Patton is a member based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Business, Probate, and Trusts. Tad has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Tad takes on
Tad concentrates on business, probate, trusts, and wills. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tad handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Wichita, Kansas
Tad takes business matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tad agrees to represent you.
Probate cases in Wichita, Kansas
Tad takes probate matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tad agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Wichita, Kansas
Tad takes trusts matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tad agrees to represent you.
Wills cases in Wichita, Kansas
Tad takes wills matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Tad agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Tad Patton — business lawyer in Wichita
Tad Patton is a member based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Business, Probate, and Trusts. Tad has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Tad Patton's practice includes an emphasis in two primary areas - general business and corporate law, and estate planning and probate. Mr. Patton's business practice includes clients of all sizes, from start-ups to large, multi-location businesses. He represents business clients in all aspects of financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations and drafting, formation and termination of business entities, business ownership issues, and general business matters. Mr. Patton also represents clients in all aspects of estate planning including the preparation of wills, all types of trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives and beneficiary designations, and in connection with estate and trust administration. His estate planning clients include all manner of individuals from young families to retirees, and include professionals, business owners and farmers and ranchers. Mr. Patton enjoys an "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell.
He has served as the firm's managing partner since 2005.
Mr. Patton was raised in Cassoday, Kansas, in the heart of the Flint Hills. He attended Friends University from 1974 to 1976 and was on the football, basketball and track teams. He graduated from Emporia State University in 1978 with high honors. He graduated with honors from the Washburn University School of Law in 1980. Mr. Patton was employed as in-house counsel by the Security Benefit Group of Companies for the first five years of his legal career. He has been in private practice in Wichita since 1985. He has been involved in various charitable endeavors and has been active in Central Christian Church and as a youth sports coach and 4-H leader. In his spare time, he enjoys raising Angus cattle on his small farmstead.
AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. Previously served on YMCA Advisory Board, United Way Allocations Committee, The Lorraine Center Board of Directors, as Central Christian Church Sunday School Teacher, Community Leader for the Benton Busy Bees 4-H Club, and as co-chair of the Circle High School Football and Wresting Booster Clubs. Currently Butler County Fair Superintendent, Rural Water District No., 5 Board of Directors.
Working with Tad on a business matter
Tad Patton's practice includes an emphasis in two primary areas - general business and corporate law, and estate planning and probate. Mr. Patton's business practice includes clients of all sizes, from start-ups to large, multi-location businesses. He represents business clients in all aspects of financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations and drafting, formation and…
Who Tad represents
Tad reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, probate, and trusts matters in Wichita and the surrounding Kansas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Washburn University of Topeka
J.D. · 1980
Emporia State University
B.S. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Tad's state bar admissions
Kansas
1980 · ACTIVE
Tad studied at J.D. in Washburn University of Topeka and B.S. in Emporia State University.
Law school and academic background
Tad completed J.D. in Washburn University of Topeka and B.S. in Emporia State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tad runs in Kansas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Tad has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Tad's professional memberships and bar associations
Wichita, Kansas and American Bar Associations National Association of College and University Attorneys
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Locations
Tad Patton's office in Wichita
Tad's primary office is at 2959 North Rock Road, Suite 300, Wichita, KS, 67226. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Triplett Woolf Garretson, LLC
2959 North Rock Road, Suite 300
Wichita, KS 67226
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Client reviews of Tad Patton — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Tad. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Wichita.
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How to hire Tad Patton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tad usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tad charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tad's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Tad will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Wichita, Kansas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Tad
Tad discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Tad confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tad's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tad Patton
How much does it cost to hire Tad for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tad walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tad offer a free consultation?
Tad charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tad's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Tad's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Kansas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Tad gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tad take my case if I'm outside Wichita?
Tad is licensed in Kansas. Matters governed by Kansas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Tad will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Tad?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Tad will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tad accepting new business clients right now?
Tad's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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