Frieden & Forbes has positioned itself as one of the top boutique law firms in the state of Kansas with an elite collection of outstanding lawyers. Firm members work and think as a team. Formed 40 years ago the objective was and continues to be to remain small. The firm provides innovative solutions to difficult problems whether the issue is before a state or federal court, a state or federal agency, board or commission, the Kansas legislature, or an administrative body.
Frieden & Forbes represents a diverse range of clients including Fortune 500 companies, various counties and cities in Kansas, insurance companies, manufacturing companies, a collection of state boards, associations, public utilities, labor unions, gaming companies, general contractors and subcontractors along with businesses and individuals who need help. The firm has the unique distinction of having appealed a matter to the United States Supreme Court which reversed a unanimous Supreme Court of Kansas decision and led to the largest monetary settlement by the Kansas Legislature in the history of Kansas.
Founded in 1982
6 people in their team
Frieden & Forbes represents individuals and business interests in legal transactions and complex corporate matters. Our goal is to ensure transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations, while actively helping clients avoid potential legal risks. Our guidance includes consulting and leading corporate legal processes such as corporate formation, mergers & acquisitions and providing clients with risk/compliance analysis.
Labor & Employment Law
Our firm defends and prosecutes employment law claims. Frieden & Forbes has represented an array of corporations in employment suits involving race and gender discrimination, sexual harassment, trade secrets and non-compete claims, wage claims, wrongful discharge, FMLA, executive terminations, and whistle-blower claims. Additionally, the firm’s attorneys have extensive experience successfully prosecuting similar claims on behalf of individuals. Since employment issues can be very personal the firm is frequently called upon to negotiate employment agreements for both large employment companies and individual executives.
The firm has represented and continues to represent numerous labor organizations including International Association of Firefighters Local 83 since the mid 1970’s, Kansas State Council of Firefighters, and the Fraternal Order of Police since the mid 1980’s.
