$ 305-370 per hour
About James
Biography
Mr. Spencer offers practical insights that help his business clients better manage their workplaces with respect to both employment law and employee benefits matters. James advises business clients on federal and state laws affecting employers, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, USERRA, COBRA, ERISA, and Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. He also drafts employee handbooks and policies, executive contracts of employment, and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements.
Prior to joining the firm, he served as in-house counsel for a national non-profit corporation and was in private practice. His responsibilities included employment law, contracts, litigation, and negotiations.
Prior to joining the firm, he served as in-house counsel for a national non-profit corporation and was in private practice. His responsibilities included employment law, contracts, litigation, and negotiations.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Kansas for 29 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1996
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Location
Hinkle Law Firm LLC
301 North Main St., Suite 2000, Wichita, KS, 67202-4820
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Experience
Honors
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
1996
Am Jur Award in Legal Research & Writing, University of Kansas School of Law
1993
Summa Cum Laude, Kansas State University
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Member, Hinkle Law Firm LLC
2006 - 2009
Associate, Hinkle Law Firm LLC
Associations
1996 - Present
Order of the CoifMember
1996 - Present
Kansas Law ReviewMember
1996 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Wichita Bar AssociationMember
St. George Cathedral
Parish Counsel
Education
1996
University of Kansas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Kansas State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
Workforce Alliance of South Central Kansas
The New Overtime Exemption Regulations: What Employers Need to Know
2016
Southwest Kansas SHRM
Physical Ability Testing: What You Don't Know WILL Hurt You
2016
KSCPA 66th Annual Kansas Tax Conference
New Department of Labor Overtime Regulations
2016
Kansas Association of Legal Assistants
The DOL's Grand Plan to Add Millions of Non-Exempt Employees to the Workforce.
2016
Hinkle Law Firm
The New Overtime Exemption Regulations: What Employers Need to Know
2016
Hinkle Law Firm
2016 Employment Law Roundup: What Should Employers Be Concerned About?
2016
FLSA
FLSA Overtime Exempt Employee Rule: What It Means For Municipalities.
2016
American Payroll Association
The New Overtime Exemption Regulations: What Employers Need to Know
2015
Wichita Association of Legal Administrators
Records Retention and Destruction: Rules and Best Practices for HR
2015
Kansas Cooperative Council
CEO Compensation Strategies: Incentive Pay & Other Executive Level Pay
2012
Sterling Education Services Labor and Employment Law
Social Media Networking Sites and Employment-Related Decisions
2011
Kansas SHRM 2011 Employment Law & Legislative Conference
FLSA Update
2009
Wichita Bar Association Family Law Seminar
Family Law
2009
Wichita Bar Association
Rejected Again! Domestic Relations Orders for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
2008
Kansas Tax Conference
Final 409A Regulations for Nonqualified Plans: The Compliance Deadline is Looming
2007
Wichita State University Small Business Development Center
Contracts for Employees and Independent Contractors: What’s the Difference?
2007
Wichita Dental District Society
Employment Issues for Dentists: An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
2007
The Wichita State University Small Business Development Center
Contracts for Employees and Independent Contractors: What’s the Difference?
2006
Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce
Concealed Carry: Are Companies Under the Gun?
2006
Wichita Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management
Best Practices: Human Resource Audits for Employers of Choice
2006
Wichita Area Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators
Concealed Carry: Are Companies Under the Gun?
2006
The Wichita State University Small Business Development Center
Employment Law Audits
2006
The Wichita State University Small Business Development Center
Contracts for Employees and Independent Contractors: What’s the Difference?
2006
The Wichita State University Small Business Development Center
Employment Law Audits
2006
The Wichita State University Small Business Development Center
Contracts for Employees and Independent Contractors: What’s the Difference?
Publications
2013
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Model Policies and Forms for Kansas Employers
2012
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Model Policies and Forms for Kansas Employers
2012
ELLA®
Employment-Labor Law Audit™
2009
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Model Policies and Forms for Kansas Employers
2009
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Human Resources Manual
2008
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Model Policies and Forms for Kansas Employers
2008
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Human Resources Manual
2008
ELLA®
Employment-Labor Law Audit™
Languages
English