Richard A. Samaniego, Member at Gibson Watson Marino LLC

01/05/2026

If you or a loved one are considering divorce, there are options beyond going to court.

Collaborative Law allows both parties to work with experienced attorneys to reach respectful, private, and lasting solutions—without litigation.

In many cases, matters are resolved before a Petition for Divorce is even filed, reducing conflict and eliminating unnecessary surprises.

✔ More control
✔ Confidential
✔ Less conflict and stress for your children
✔ Lower emotional and financial cost

📞 Contact us to learn whether Collaborative Law is the right approach for your family’s situation.

01/05/2023

Welcome to the firm, Corey!

Gibson Watson Marino LLC would like to welcome our newest attorney Corey Adams! Corey is an Associate Attorney whose primary focus is in the areas of insurance, employment, business, real estate, and general civil litigation.

When Corey is not working, he can be found with his wife and three young children engaging in the multitude of family activities throughout the City of Wichita.

05/21/2020

Attorney General Opinion 2020-006 on legality of Governor’s Second Emergency Declaration

05/16/2020

Executive Order 20-31 implementing Phase 1.5 to Reopen Kansas effective May 18, 2020.

04/23/2020

Practicing law is a challenging yet rewarding profession. I know I couldn’t get through the challenging parts without the dedicated staff at GWM. Thank you to all the Administrative Professionals out there, especially Tammy Westwood Sinclair!

03/23/2020

To our valued current and prospective clients, our firm remains open to assist you.

In light of the rapidly changing preventative measures related to Covid-19, we want to assure you that our attorneys and staff at Gibson Watson Marino LLC are available to assist you with questions regarding your case or other important legal matters. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. Our offices will remain open subject to future governmental requirements or recommendations. For your convenience and safety, we have teleconference and videoconferencing available for consultations or meetings. We appreciate your business.

03/20/2020

Effective Friday, March 20:

The Kansas Supreme Court issued Administrative Order 2020-PR-016 directing all district and appellate courts to cease all but emergency operations until further order.

The only exception is jury trials that are currently under way. They may proceed to conclusion, but no other criminal or civil jury trials will be scheduled until further order.

The Supreme Court anticipates the order to remain in effect for at least two weeks, at which time it will be reevaluated.

Emergency operations are outlined in the Administrative Order, and generally include:

🔹 determining probable cause for persons arrested without a warrant;
🔹 first appearances;
🔹 bond hearings;
🔹 warrants for adults and juveniles;
🔹 juvenile detention hearings;
🔹 care and treatment emergency orders;
🔹 protection from abuse and protection from stalking temporary orders;
🔹 child in need of care hearings and orders;
🔹 considering petitions to waive notice for abortions by minors;
🔹 commitment of sexually violent predators; and
🔹 isolation and quarantine hearings and orders.

Referenced in the Administrative Order is 2020 House Substitute for Senate Bill 102. On its publication, the court’s Administrative Order will have the effect of suspending until further order all statutes of limitations and statutory time standards or deadlines that apply to conducting or processing judicial proceedings.

During the effective dates of the order, no action will be dismissed for lack of prosecution.

People who have business with a court are urged to try completing that business online, by phone, or by mail. If that’s not possible, the person can call the court for direction. A limited number of staff will be available to answer questions.

Chief judges of district courts are charged with identifying essential personnel—both judges and employees—needed to fulfill emergency operations.

The Administrative Order also applies to appellate courts, including the Supreme Court. Emergency operations for the appellate courts include:

🔹 Appeals, motions, or original actions arising from the emergency operations of the district court;
🔹 Any other appeal, motion, or original action requiring expeditious resolution.

03/19/2020

Kansas courts to stop operations except emergencies and ongoing trials due to COVID-19

There is no set date for the courts to resume normal operations.

01/08/2020

The beginning of the year is a great time to take inventory of your financial goals for your family. Estate planning is an essential part of that process. A basic estate plan generally includes a will, durable power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will (end of life decisions), and guardian designation. Meeting with an attorney to prepare your estate plan is very affordable for basic estate planning, so don’t delay these important safeguards for the family.

Drawing up the proper documents will ensure that your assets go where you want when you die.

12/21/2019

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The Wall Street Journal answers questions from readers about details of the retirement-savings provisions in the spending bill expected to be signed by President Trump.