Russel B. Prophet

Russel B. Prophet is a civil litigation trial attorney at Hampton & Royce, L.C. in Salina, Kansas. His principal practice areas include family law and divorce, commercial litigation, and personal injury cases. He represents parties in civil disputes and works on matters that can require negotiation, court proceedings, or trial. His experience covers cases brought by both plaintiffs and defendants.

Prophet earned a J.D. from Washington and Lee School of Law in 2000. After law school, he served for two years as a law clerk with the Virginia Supreme Court. That clerkship provided experience with judicial analysis and appellate decision-making, adding to the legal education he uses when evaluating claims, preparing arguments, and representing clients before courts in Kansas.

His trial work includes commercial claims, injury cases, and family-related disputes before Kansas state district and appellate courts. He has also handled matters in federal district court and bankruptcy court. Prophet’s litigation experience includes jury proceedings and the representation of clients on both sides of civil cases, providing familiarity with different claims, defenses, and procedural settings.

Prophet belongs to the Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association and the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. These memberships complement a practice focused on courtroom advocacy and the resolution of contested matters. Russel B. Prophet draws on his appellate clerkship and trial experience to help clients understand litigation risks, prepare for proceedings, and address family, commercial, and injury disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hampton & Royce, L.C.
• Member, Kansas Bar Association
• Member, Saline-Ottawa County Bar Association
• Member, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Kansas

Education

• Washington and Lee School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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