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John Robb

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Licensed for 43 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

John Robb has been actively practicing law since 1978 when he joined his father as a third generation lawyer in Newton.  John's practice is concentrated in estate planning, including wills, trusts, estate tax and probate and he also handles many business-related matters in the legal arena for clients. An active school attorney, John has distinguished himself in the area of school finance litigation and negotiations as well as day-to-day advice for school administrators and Boards.After growing up in Newton, John attended Kansas University and you'll find that he's still a loyal Jayhawk fan.  John has a continuing interest in business issues and puts his undergraduate degree in Business Administration to use frequently for clients and in his civic activities.  Serving regularly on various local organization Boards and particularly finance committees has been a real pleasure.   Always active, John has served as President or Chairman of the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Harvey County Jobs Development Council, The Greater Newton Foundation, the Newton Jaycees, the Kansas Jaycee Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Northview Developmental Services, Inc., the Harvey County Bar Association and Harvey County Ducks Unlimited.  He's also been active on the Boards of Mirror, Inc. a comprehensive alcohol, drug and corrections entity, the Florence Bessmer Foundation, which financially supports the Newton Public Library, Bank IV Newton, and Harvey County United Way.   His other affiliations include The Harvey County, Wichita and Kansas Bar Associations, the Kansas School Attorneys Association, the National Council of School Attorneys, the Ninth Judicial District Nominating Commission, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi Business Honorary and Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.  He's also been active in a number of local office political campaigns.Being named an Outstanding Young Kansan, receiving the Newton Jaycee Distinguished Service Award, the Ducks Unlimited Conservation award and being named Newton Kansan Newsmaker of the Year are all honors John has received.  In 2003 John was named Newton’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year by The Newton Area Chamber of Commerce.  John was named one of Wichita's "10 to Watch" by the Wichita Eagle for 2010 in regards to his school finance litigation efforts.After graduating from Washburn Law School with honors, the return to Newton was natural for John and his wife Karen who is also a Newton native.  

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Education Law

Language

English

Contact

110 E BroadwayNewton, KS, 67114

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Jeff
January 26, 2015

John provides legal services to the Goddard Public Schools. In my interactions with John, I have found him to be very thorough and efficient in handling our needs. He is readily available, and responds to our needs in a timely manner. I really appreciate John's ability to relate very complex matters, in layperson's terms, to his clients. John has effectively guided our district through employment issues, federal and financial matters, as well as miscellaneous other situations. John is an excellent attorney, and I would highly recommend his legal service.

Russell
January 24, 2013

I have worked with Mr. Robb for the past year and a half in my role as Assistant Superintendent and Clerk of the Board for my school district. We have consulted on legal issues involving staff and student disciplinary action, policy development and interpretation, collective bargaining, and tort/liability risks in addition to other general counsel items that come up in the operation of a school district. Mr. Robb is extremely client centered and responsive, and I recommend Mr. Robb and this firm wholeheartedly and without hesitation.

George V. Tignor
January 22, 2013

I have worked with John Robb for the past 15 years as a high school principal and currently as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for USD 265. John Robb has always impressed me with his ability to consistently get to the heart of any topic he is asked to respond to. He has excellent people skills and he possesses the unique ability to bring information on any topic down to the level of the group he is working with. His knowledge of school law is exceptional and whenever I have a question his response to me is always valued. I enjoy my working relationship with Mr. Robb and I value his experience and knowledge of the law in Kansas.

Charolene
March 25, 2011

The work John Robb did on my Estate planning was spectacular. He was sufficient and I would absolutely recommend him.

Jeff
January 26, 2015

John provides legal services to the Goddard Public Schools. In my interactions with John, I have found him to be very thorough and efficient in handling our needs. He is readily available, and responds to our needs in a timely manner. I really appreciate John's ability to relate very complex matters, in layperson's terms, to his clients. John has effectively guided our district through employment issues, federal and financial matters, as well as miscellaneous other situations. John is an excellent attorney, and I would highly recommend his legal service.

Russell
January 24, 2013

I have worked with Mr. Robb for the past year and a half in my role as Assistant Superintendent and Clerk of the Board for my school district. We have consulted on legal issues involving staff and student disciplinary action, policy development and interpretation, collective bargaining, and tort/liability risks in addition to other general counsel items that come up in the operation of a school district. Mr. Robb is extremely client centered and responsive, and I recommend Mr. Robb and this firm wholeheartedly and without hesitation.

George V. Tignor
January 22, 2013

I have worked with John Robb for the past 15 years as a high school principal and currently as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for USD 265. John Robb has always impressed me with his ability to consistently get to the heart of any topic he is asked to respond to. He has excellent people skills and he possesses the unique ability to bring information on any topic down to the level of the group he is working with. His knowledge of school law is exceptional and whenever I have a question his response to me is always valued. I enjoy my working relationship with Mr. Robb and I value his experience and knowledge of the law in Kansas.

Charolene
March 25, 2011

The work John Robb did on my Estate planning was spectacular. He was sufficient and I would absolutely recommend him.

Jeff
January 26, 2015

John provides legal services to the Goddard Public Schools. In my interactions with John, I have found him to be very thorough and efficient in handling our needs. He is readily available, and responds to our needs in a timely manner. I really appreciate John's ability to relate very complex matters, in layperson's terms, to his clients. John has effectively guided our district through employment issues, federal and financial matters, as well as miscellaneous other situations. John is an excellent attorney, and I would highly recommend his legal service.

Russell
January 24, 2013

I have worked with Mr. Robb for the past year and a half in my role as Assistant Superintendent and Clerk of the Board for my school district. We have consulted on legal issues involving staff and student disciplinary action, policy development and interpretation, collective bargaining, and tort/liability risks in addition to other general counsel items that come up in the operation of a school district. Mr. Robb is extremely client centered and responsive, and I recommend Mr. Robb and this firm wholeheartedly and without hesitation.

George V. Tignor
January 22, 2013

I have worked with John Robb for the past 15 years as a high school principal and currently as the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources for USD 265. John Robb has always impressed me with his ability to consistently get to the heart of any topic he is asked to respond to. He has excellent people skills and he possesses the unique ability to bring information on any topic down to the level of the group he is working with. His knowledge of school law is exceptional and whenever I have a question his response to me is always valued. I enjoy my working relationship with Mr. Robb and I value his experience and knowledge of the law in Kansas.

Charolene
March 25, 2011

The work John Robb did on my Estate planning was spectacular. He was sufficient and I would absolutely recommend him.