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ABOUT THE FIRM

Joe Knopp and Chris Biggs are the partners of the firm and Julie Ehler is an associate.

In 1900, just 45 years after the City of Manhattan was founded, Alvin Springer began practicing law in Manhattan. He was later joined by Richard Rogers. Over time, John Stites, Don Hill, Meryl Wilson, and Sam Brownback have formed successive partnerships. They are no longer in the private practice. Joe Knopp and Chris Biggs are the partners of the firm.

Few law firms in America can lay claim to the civic involvement and commitment to their community, state and our nation.

01 - Office (FInal)

  • A United State Senator, and Governor

    Sam Brownback With the firm from 1982-1986

  • Kansas Secretary of State

    Chris Biggs With the firm from 2017 to present

  • Kansas Securities Commissioner

    Chris Biggs With the firm from 2017 to present

  • A United States Federal District Judge,

    Richard Rogers With the firm from 1947-1975

  • Two Kansas District Judges.


  • Three legislators with leadership positions of:

     

    • President of the Kansas Senate
      Richard Rogers With the firm from 1947-1975
    • Majority Leader of the Kansas House of Rperesentatives
      Joe Knopp With the firm 1986 to present
    • Chairman of the Kansas House Judiciary Committee.
      Joe Knopp With the firm 1986 to present

  • Geary County Attorney

    Chris Biggs With the firm from 2017 to present

  • Riley County Attorney

    John Stites With the firm from 1956 -2016    

  • Two Mayors of the City of Manhattan

    Richard Rogers With the firm from 1947-1975
    John Stites With the firm from 1956 -2016

  • Two Manhattan School Board members (Their spouses have served an additional 25 years.)

    Meryl Wilson With the firm from 1974-1997
    Don Hill With the firm from 1966-1985

  • Two presidents of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.

    John Stites With the firm from 1956 -2016
    Joe Knopp With the firm 1986 to present

  • President of the Solo and Small Firm Section of the Kansas Bar Assoc.

    Joe Knopp With the firm 1986 to present

Our commitment to our clients, their families and their businesses is reflected in our commitment to public service. We strive to meet the needs of our clients with the same dedication and judgment
that we have brought to these public positions of leadership and trust.

The firm of Knopp and Biggs P.A....   a tradition of public service.

Knopp and Biggs P.A.
620 Humboldt St
Manhattan, KS 66502

(785) 776-9288

(785) 776-5792

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