Kevin J. Arnel

Kevin J. Arnel is a partner at Foulston Siefkin LLP in Wichita, Kansas, with a distinguished practice spanning tax-exempt organizations, real estate, business law, and estate planning. With decades of experience, he serves as trusted counsel to individuals, corporations, and nonprofit entities, often acting in a general counsel role to guide clients through complex legal and business challenges. His strategic counsel has earned him Martindale-Hubbell’s highest “AV” rating and recognition as one of the nation’s foremost nonprofit and tax attorneys.

Mr. Arnel earned his Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from Washburn University School of Law in 1987, where he contributed to the Washburn Law Journal. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude from Southern Methodist University, where he graduated with distinction and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri, the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Kevin J. Arnel has been recognized multiple times by Best Lawyers® as Wichita’s “Lawyer of the Year” in Non-Profit/Charities Law, most recently in 2025. His expertise is also acknowledged by Chambers USA, which ranks him among the nation’s top attorneys in tax law. His broad practice includes forming and defending nonprofit organizations, structuring complex joint ventures, overseeing large-scale real estate acquisitions, and designing business and succession plans for family-owned enterprises.

Deeply committed to professional and community service, Mr. Arnel is active in the American, Kansas, and Wichita Bar Associations and serves on the Wichita Bar Foundation Board of Directors. His leadership, insight, and integrity continue to make him a trusted advisor for clients navigating both nonprofit and business landscapes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Foulston Siefkin LLP 
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, Wichita Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, Kansas Bar Foundation
• Member, Wichita Bar Foundation, Board of Directors

Licensed State

• Kansas
• Missouri

Education

• Washburn University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southern Methodist University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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