Atty. Charles W. Hess

Atty. Charles W. Hess

Mr. Charles W.

Wichita Wichita 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles W. Hess at a glance

Charles W. Hess is a Member based in Wichita, Kansas, practicing at Lee, Gurney & Hess. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1986) and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1986). Educated at Washburn University (J.D., 1986) and Kansas State University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wichita and Kansas Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wichita, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Charles W. Hess is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, general litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Kansas State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Charles practices at Lee, Gurney & Hess in Wichita, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Charles W. Hess's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles W. Hess handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Charles W. Hess is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Charles W. Hess is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Charles W. Hess is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Charles W. Hess is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wichita are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles W. Hess

Where is Charles W. Hess's law office located?
Charles W. Hess's law practice is located in Wichita, Kansas. The firm is Lee, Gurney & Hess. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles W. Hess handle?
Charles W. Hess focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Charles W. Hess practiced law?
Charles W. Hess has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Charles W. Hess go to law school?
Charles W. Hess earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Charles W. Hess for a consultation?
You can contact Charles W. Hess directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles W. Hess received?
Charles W. Hess's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University
- 1986
B.A.
Kansas State University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1986

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