Ron Harnden's practice includes business, commercial and real estate matters. In recent years, he has been heavily involved in representing clients in the purchase, exchange, sale, leasing and development of real estate and real estate improvements; financing transactions; the acquisition and sale of businesses; in a variety of other contract matters; and in analyzing and advising clients concerning many topics pertaining to their business and personal affairs.
Chambers USA American Leading Lawyers for Business has included the following comment: "Bearer of a fine and long history in this market, Ron Harnden is considered to be one of the finest real estate lawyers in Kansas, especially at the entrepreneurial end of the field. In addition to his real estate practice, Harnden is a successful corporate and M&A Lawyer who has a particular reputation for financing work. His longevity in the market means that he can offer his clients a wealth of advantageous contracts."
Phi Alpha Delta. Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers - Real Estate and Mergers & Acquisitions. Included in Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Real Estate and Corporate/M&A. Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America - Real Estate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions. Recognized by Marquis Who's Who in American Law. Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell. Notes Editor, Washburn Law Journal, 1972-1973. Law Clerk to Justice Alfred G. Schroeder, Kansas Supreme Court, 1973-1975. In-house Counsel, Koch Industries, Inc., 1975-1979 and Slawson Oil Company, 1979-1982. Big Brothers Big Sisters; Youth Entrepreneurs Kansas.