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Ron H. Harnden


Ron H. Harnden

Phone: 316-630-8100, Ext. 292
Email: rharnden@twgfirm.com

Ron Harnden is a senior member, one of the eight founding members of TWG and is a well-respected business law and real estate attorney in Kansas. Ron has regularly represented clients in nearly every aspect of real estate law, including purchases, sales, exchanges, leases, financing, construction and development of real estate; with regard to very substantial acquisitions and sales of businesses; in negotiating and preparing documentation for complex transactions; and otherwise by advising clients on many topics concerning their businesses and personal affairs. Ron is known for his strong work ethic which has not diminished over the years and his tenacious representation of the interests of his clients, but also as a “dealmaker” and certainly not as a “dealbreaker.” In recognition of his work over the years Ron has been selected for inclusion in several noteworthy publications shown below under the heading Honors, Affiliations and Professional Memberships. Further, brief descriptions of Ron’s representations over several years are shown below under the heading Professional Experience below.

Ron and his wife have three adult children and two of the best grandchildren they could ever hope to have. When not working, Ron plays tennis and a little golf, and particularly enjoys watching the Shocker’s and Jayhawk’s basketball teams and other sports teams.

  • Kansas
  • United States District Court, District of Kansas
  • Rated “AV” “Preeminent” by Martindale Hubbell for 27 years
  • Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers – Real Estate since 2005
  • Included for the last 17 years in Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business – Real Estate in the Band I category.
  • Selected by peers for 18 years for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America – Real Estate Law and Mergers & Acquisitions
    • recognized as the 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” in Real Estate Law in Wichita, Kansas
    • recognized as the 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Wichita, Kansas
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Kansas Bar Foundation
  • Wichita Bar Association
  • Chambers USA American Leading Lawyers for Business has included the following comments over the years:
    • “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.”
    • “Ron Harnden ‘cuts to the chase’ and deals with the real issues at stake and thus peers in the community are always glad to be working with him. His reputation for working effectively with entrepreneurial clients is particularly enviable, as his renown in the financing context.”
    • “He represents a wide range of entrepreneurial developers on private sector transactions. ‘He has history in that area, and understands the concerns of these particular clients.’ Peers also commend his wider transaction ability. ‘He gets straight to the point’ and understands what we need to do, getting there efficiently”
    • “Ron Harnden is a ‘big name’ in the field whose talents are recognized by everybody in town.”
    • “We are always impressed by the sheer efficiency and capability in his performance.”
    • “He is an excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with who harnesses his good business sense to achieve favorable results.”
    • “He has worked on a lot of different arrangements in lots of different scenarios – there is nothing he hasn’t seen.”
    • “He is an excellent attorney who is practical and street-smart, has seen everything and brings an experienced eye to transactions.”
    • “He is extremely talented and has cultivated a wonderful representation.”
  • The following are samples of matters in which Mr. Harnden has represented clients:
  • preparation of a declaration of condominium, and related documents, for an approximately 430,505 square foot structure to accommodate residential and commercial businesses
  • represented the purchaser in the purchase and replating of two large, very high-end tracts of undeveloped Wichita, Kansas land
  • continuing representation of developers concerning residential developments, including preparation of declarations of restrictions, covenants, and disclosures, lot sale contracts, and other development documents.
  • represented the seller of a large oil and gas company, with holdings in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
  • represented the purchaser of land subject to a Freddy’s Restaurant lease
  • preparation of a declaration of condominium, and other documents, for a residential and commercial use condominium located on Wichita, Kansas, Old Towne area
  • the sale of 80 unit Senior LIHTC apartment development
  • the sale of approximately 120,000 square feet of residential and commercial condominium units in a downtown historic building
  • represented the seller of a large Flint Hills ranch
  • representation of the seller of a multi-store pharmacy and related retail sales business
  • representation of the seller in the sale of an Amazon business
  • representation of the owner in the sale of multiple large movie theaters
  • representation of the owner in the sale of Wendy’s franchise involving 39 stores
  • representation of the owner in the sale of a large cleaning equipment and products business
  • representation of the owner of sale of stock in a large residential and commercial real estate company
  • representation of the owner in the sale of a wholesale sign company
  • representation of the owner in the auction sale of a large western Kansas farm
  • representation of the owner in the sale of large hotel
  • representation of numerous lenders, primarily for real estate secured transactions
  • representation of numerous borrowers in financing transactions
  • representation of a client in a transaction for the purchase of land, in obtaining municipal financial incentives, and obtaining conventional financing the construction of a large movie theatre and the development of pad sites, including a ground lease to a national restaurant chain
  • representation of an FBO in an airport leasing and subleasing arrangement
  • representation of the owner in the sale of a large Kansas Flint Hills ranch
  • representation of purchaser of an office/warehouse building and land
  • representation of the purchaser of a large Wichita, Kansas core area property involving historic buildings
  • representation of a private club in the sale of two 18 hole golf courses, tennis facility, food and beverage operation
  • creation of residential, office, retail and storage condominiums
  • representation of a purchaser of a beverage distributorship and distribution facility
  • representation of clients in donations of land to school districts, municipalities and nonprofit entities
  • numerous purchases and sales of raw land
  • numerous purchases and sales of improved properties
  • creation of entities, including corporations, both for profit and nonprofit, and limited liability companies
  • representation of the purchaser of all of the outstanding capital stock of a long standing corporation in the business of manufacturing and selling cleaning products
  • preparation of residential purchase contracts, including builder financed contracts, owner financed contracts and cost-plus building contracts
  • the purchase of land and financing for the construction and operation of a hotel project
  • the purchase and sale of interests in limited liability companies
  • the sale of three Tractor Supply Company stores, land and leases
  • representation of the seller in the sale of medical clinic properties
  • preparation of build-to-suit leases and financing documentation on behalf of the landlord for outdoor adventure retail stores
  • preparation of a build-to-suit lease for the landlord concerning a 162,000 square foot office and warehouse facility lease to Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc.
  • the sale of 31 Papa John’s Pizza stores and related assets
  • preparation of leases on behalf of landlords for retail strip centers
  • representation of the purchaser of an apartment project
  • representation of the purchaser of the assets of a graphic design/printing company along with associated mezzanine and bank financing
  • representation of the purchaser of four office buildings and one multifamily apartment project
  • representation of the owner in sale of a 100,000 square foot office building
  • representation of the owner in the sale of a Hilton Garden Inn
  • preparation of leases on behalf of a landlord with three national restaurant chains
  • representation of the owner in the sale of an assisted living facility
  • representation of a client in the purchase and ultimate sale of a large office and warehouse facility located in the Dallas, Texas area
  • representation of a client in the purchase and ultimate sale of a large warehouse building located in Memphis, Tennessee
  • representation of a client in the purchase and ultimate sale of a large warehouse located in Fayetteville, North Carolina
  • negotiation and preparation of leases throughout the United States on behalf of a national restaurant chain
  • representation of a client in the purchase and ultimate sale of assisted care and nursing home facilities
  • representation of the owner in the sale of several office buildings in a transaction referenced in the Wichita Business Journal as being the largest, commercial transaction in the history of Wichita, Kansas, at that time
  • representation of the seller of a retail shopping center
  • representation of the seller in the sale of an 18 hole golf course and club house
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