Atty. James A. Walker

Atty. James A. Walker

Mr. Walker has had a general, civil and business litigation practice for over 34 years in the various state and federal courts in Kansas.

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James A. Walker is a business and litigation attorney based in Wichita, Kansas, practicing at Triplett Woolf Garretson LLC. Educated at Washburn University (J.D., 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Wichita) (2018). Serands clients in Wichita, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Mr. Walker has had a general, civil and business litigation practice for over 34 years in the various state and federal courts in Kansas. Virtually his entire career has been in representations where litigation was either threatened, or, more usually, filed. His broad litigation practice has included matters involving securities law, antitrust, non-compete agreements, oil and gas, real estate, legal and accounting malpractice, derivative claims, estate and probate disputes, commercial fire loss and higher asset divorce cases, to name a few.

The last 16 years of Mr. Walker's practice have included engagements on behalf of defendants in over 20 different anti-trust class action cases alleging price fixing or other restraint of trade violations. As those clients have included major domestic and foreign manufacturing firms, the quality standards and client expectations for their attorneys are very high. Mr. Walker has had the highest "AV" rating for over twenty-five years, and has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA as one of Kansas' leading lawyers and Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, in the fields of general, business and commercial litigation.

Admitted to practice

  • Kansas, 1976
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Kansas

    Education

    • Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 1976)
      • Washburn Law Journal, Board of Editors
      • Wichita State University (B.A., 1972)
        Honors, Affiliations and Professional Memberships

        • Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
        • Designated by Chambers USA as one of Kansas' leading lawyers for civil and business litigation Selected by peers for the Best Lawyers in America in the field of commercial litigation
        • Selected for inclusion in Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers in the fields of general, business and business litigation
        • Contributing author, A Practicioner's Guide to Class Actions, ABA Publication (2010)
        • Wesley E. Brown Inn of Court
        • American Bar Association
        • Kansas Bar Association
        • Wichita Bar Association
          Community Involvement

          • Big Brothers and Sisters of Sedgwick County, former board member and President
          • Wichita River Festival, former board member and officer

      Practice Areas Explained

      James A. Walker's Areas of Practice

      Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Walker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

      Business & Corporate Law

      Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

      James A. Walker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

      Civil Litigation

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

      James A. Walker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 James A. Walker

      Where is James A. Walker's law office located?
      James A. Walker's law practice is located in Wichita, Kansas. The firm is Triplett Woolf Garretson LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
      What practice areas does James A. Walker handle?
      James A. Walker focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
      Where did James A. Walker go to law school?
      James A. Walker earned their education at (J.D., 1976).
      How can I contact James A. Walker for a consultation?
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      What awards or recognition has James A. Walker received?
      James A. Walker's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Wichita).

      Education

      J.D.
      Washburn University
      - 1976

      Awards

      Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
      - 2026
      Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
      - 2026
      Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Wichita)
      - 2018

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