Adam R. Burrus

Adam R. Burrus is a member of Fleeson Gooing whose practice focuses on complex litigation and dispute resolution. He advises businesses and individuals in construction law, commercial litigation, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy, and insurance defense. His experience includes representing contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and property owners in construction disputes, defect claims, lien enforcement, and related contractual matters.

Adam earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, cum laude, with majors in Finance and Economics from Saint Louis University in 2006. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 2009, graduating with distinction and a Certificate in Business and Transactional Law.

Adam has built a reputation for guiding clients through all stages of arbitration, mediation, and litigation. He regularly advises business clients on breach of contract, collections, and defense strategies, while also representing creditors navigating bankruptcy proceedings. His practical, results-driven approach emphasizes efficiency, risk management, and effective outcomes.

Recognized for his leadership and professional accomplishments, Adam R. Burrus has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Missouri & Kansas from 2016 to 2023, and later listed in the 2024 Super Lawyers edition for Civil Litigation: Defense. He was also recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2025) for Commercial Litigation. His leadership extends to professional organizations, including the Kansas and Wichita Bar Associations, as well as the Kansas Association of Defense Counsel.

Through his combination of litigation skills, industry insight, and client-focused strategies, Adam continues to serve as a trusted advocate for businesses and individuals across Kansas and the region.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member Attorney, Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch, LLC
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Association of Defense Counsel

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Saint Louis University
  Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Cum Laude)

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