David M. Rapp

David M. Rapp is a member of Hinkle Law Firm LLC in Wichita, Kansas, where he serves as a leader in the firm’s litigation practice group. He has practiced law in Wichita for more than four decades and handles both civil and criminal lawsuits and disputes. His practice includes civil litigation, construction law, criminal defense, eminent domain and land valuation litigation, employment law and litigation, government investigations and white-collar crime, land use planning and litigation, and professional malpractice matters. He represents clients before federal, state, and appellate courts as well as administrative agencies.

David earned his B.A. from Wichita State University in 1970 and his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law in 1975. After law school, he began his legal career as an Assistant Kansas Attorney General. He is admitted before the Kansas Supreme Court and Texas Supreme Court, along with federal courts including the US District Court for the District of Kansas, US District Court for the Western District of Missouri, several federal appellate courts, and the US Supreme Court. His education and early government experience established the foundation for a litigation career spanning numerous areas of civil and criminal law.

David has extensive experience with jury trials, non-jury trials, and administrative hearings. His litigation work includes construction disputes, employment matters, land valuation and eminent domain cases, criminal defense, government investigations, and white-collar criminal matters. He also handles land use disputes and professional licensing proceedings. In professional malpractice matters, he represents lawyers facing disciplinary accusations and malpractice claims. His work requires detailed factual analysis, motion practice, courtroom advocacy, and familiarity with both judicial and administrative procedures.

David M. Rapp has an appellate and trial background that allows him to handle disputes through multiple stages of litigation. His experience includes representing clients in state and federal courts, addressing regulatory and administrative issues, and managing matters that involve substantial legal and financial consequences. Through his legal services, he continues to advise and represent individuals, businesses, professionals, and other clients in disputes involving criminal allegations, commercial relationships, workplace issues, property rights, construction matters, professional responsibility, and governmental investigations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Hinkle Law Firm LLC
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Former Member, Kansas Judicial Council Civil Code Advisory Committee
• Member, Litigation Council of America
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Former Member, Wichita Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Texas

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wichita State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)