Jeter Law Firm

01/20/2026

The Ellis County Bar Association has named Jeter Law Firm LLP’s William “Bill” Jeter its recipient of the 2025 Willis K. Musick Professionalism Award. The Association recognized Jeter at its annual holiday gathering December 19, 2025.

The Musick Award is the Ellis County Bar Association’s only annual award and honors past and present members of the bar who have, by their conduct, honesty, integrity and courtesy, best exemplified, represented and encouraged other lawyers to follow the highest standards of the legal profession. Willis K. Musick, the attorney whose memory not only inspired the award and was its first recipient when he was posthumously honored, was a professional colleague of Jeter and a good friend, making the award particularly meaningful to Bill and those who know him.

The award is presented at most once per year and is not necessarily awarded annually. It is given only when members of the Ellis County Bar Association submit nominations. A confidentially appointed committee then reviews the nominations and selects the recipient it believes most deserving among the nominees.

Bill Jeter, who celebrated 50 years in the practice of law in 2025, was presented the award by former Jeter Law Firm attorney, Ashley Comeau, describing Jeter as someone who “elevates everyone around him by quietly demonstrating what true leadership in our profession looks like.” Jeter continues to have a busy civil practice that includes serving as Ellis County Counselor and counsel to USD 489 in Hays.

01/10/2025

⭐️ELLIS COUNTY!⭐️ The first of TWO planned events about estate planning in Ellis County will be Monday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. We are co-sponsoring this event with the Hays Public Library and Jeter Law Firm. Come get some tips and ask questions about estate planning, thanks to attorney Ashley Comeau. Refreshments will be provided.

📌Jan. 27 — Estate planning for all ages, 6:30-7:30 pm at Hays Public Library.

📌Jan. 29 — Estate planning for all ages, 6:30-7:30 pm at Ellis Public Library. (More information about this session coming soon!)

01/06/2025

⚠️ Weather Update from Jeter Law Firm ❄️
Due to ice and snow conditions, we will delay opening on Monday, January 6. Our plan is to open at 1:00PM.

Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe and warm!

03/24/2023

Help Wanted: Office Administrator

Jeter Turner Sook Baxter LLP seeks an office administrator for our Hays office. The successful candidate must be organized; have strong interpersonal and communication skills; and must work well with team members in a professional setting.

Learn more about the position and how to apply:

https://www.nextechclassifieds.com/listings/2052106/

https://members.hayschamber.com/jobs/info/legal-services-jeter-law-firm-office-administrator-166

Office administrator with bookkeeping experience sought for small law firm.

01/25/2022

Thank you to our friends and neighbors at Gella's Diner & Lb. Brewing Co. for their generosity today. Lunch was enjoyed by all!

☺️☺️ We just got back from dropping off lunch to our friends at Jeter Law Firm!! We want to thank them for their continuous business and all they do for downtown and the community! Enjoy lunch!!☺️☺️

Cheers! 🍻

02/03/2021

Congratulations, Joe!

The Ellis County Bar Association has named Joseph "Joe" Jeter the recipient of the 2020 Willis K. Musick Professionalism Award. The award, created by the bar association to honor past and present members of the bar who have, by their conduct, honesty, integrity and courtesy best exemplified, represented and encouraged other lawyers to follow the highest standards of the legal profession, was first awarded posthumously to attorneys Willis Musick in 2015 and Richard Coffelt in 2016.

https://www.jeterlawoffice.com/post/ellis-county-bar-association-awards-jeter-professionalism-award

12/24/2020

12/07/2020

Jeter Law Firm is hiring a Receptionist/Legal Assistant in our Hays office. While prior experience as a bookkeeper or in a law firm setting is a plus, it is not required―we will train the right candidate. Please click the link below for more information and details on how to apply.

Jeter Turner Sook Baxter, LLP, seeks a receptionist/legal assistant for our Hays office. The successful candidate must be friendly and have strong interpersonal and communication skills; capable of greeting clients and answering phones in a professional setting. Other duties and responsibilities wil...

06/22/2020

Jeter Turner Sook Baxter LLP, a Hays-based law firm, has opened a new

03/31/2020

NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19 OPERATIONS

At Jeter Law Firm, we recognize that these are uncertain and challenging times for everyone. The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a “Stay at Home” order from the State of Kansas that continues at least through April 19. If you question how your business fits within the parameters of the order, our attorneys can help you navigate it.

In the meantime, while legal services are “essential” under the order and our firm is permitted to operate during this time, we have established precautions to protect our clients, employees and families.

First and foremost, we have closed our lobby to walk-in traffic. Some of our staff and attorneys will be working remotely during this time and will not be available for meetings in-person. This will allow us to continue to serve our clients while reducing the opportunities for community spread of the virus. We appreciate your understanding as we schedule appointments by phone or video conferencing (as available). We are also available by email. We will not schedule meetings in-person unless required for document signing or other tasks that cannot be completed remotely. To the extent that we do schedule urgent matters for in-person appointments, understand that we may avoid shaking hands and appropriately “social distance” during any such meetings. Please take no offense!

Second, the COVID outbreak has caused courts across the State to change regular operations. In so doing, court availability for hearings, whether already scheduled or to be scheduled, may be disrupted for a period of time. We will keep our clients apprised of any scheduling changes or developments and appreciate your patience as we work with you to navigate the judicial system during this challenging time.

Finally, thank you to our clients and to all of the business owners, organizations, partners and professional colleagues in the communities that we serve. Jeter Law Firm has a long and proud tradition of service, and it is all of you that make us passionate about practicing law and helping people get through life’s unexpected challenges. In particular, “thank you” to those in the healthcare profession who are working every day to protect us all. We are in this together and are looking forward to brighter days ahead.

09/19/2019

Jeter Turner Sook Baxter, LLP is pleased to welcome Ashley Comeau, who has joined the firm in an "Of Counsel" capacity. Ashley's practice will encompass a broad range of civil matters, including estate planning and elder law...

Jeter Turner Sook Baxter, LLP is pleased to welcome Ashley Comeau, who has joined the firm in an "Of Counsel" capacity. Ashley's practice will en