Joseph R. Aker

Joseph R. Aker is an attorney at Hampton & Royce, L.C., in Salina, Kansas. He assists clients with agricultural and other business-related legal issues, including matters affecting family-owned businesses. Joseph’s practice also covers estate and tax planning, real estate, contract preparation and negotiation, probate, and general litigation. His work connects the legal needs of business operations with planning concerns involving property and family assets.

Joseph earned a B.S. in Agricultural Business and a B.S. in Agronomy from Fort Hays State University in 2015. He received his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law in 2018. During law school, he served as President of the Agricultural Law Society and earned the highest grade in Farm & Ranch Taxation. His academic background supports his work with agricultural businesses and related planning matters.

Joseph interned with the Kansas Department of Agriculture and an agricultural and business legal practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After law school, he opened a practice in Abilene and returned to involvement in a farming operation. He joined his current firm in 2020. He is admitted to the Kansas Bar and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.

Joseph R. Aker has written about farm data ownership, fence law, land leases, capital gains, and agricultural security interests. His continuing legal education work includes a presentation on precision agriculture technology and potential legal issues. He also supports the Central Kansas Free Fair and Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. His practice combines agricultural study, practical industry experience, and legal representation for clients addressing business, property, estate, and contract concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hampton & Royce, L.C.
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Knights of Columbus
• Member, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
• Member, St. Andrew Catholic Church
• Member, Central Kansas Free Fair
• Member, Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washburn University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Fort Hays State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Agricultural Business and Agronomy

Awards & Badges