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John T. Bird

Law Offices of John T. Bird • Hays, KS
Estate PlanningEmployment LawLabor & EmploymentMedical MalpracticePersonal Injury

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Contact

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P. O. Box 727, Hays, KS, 67601, US

Professional

About

John's current law practice involves the areas of family law, personal injury, medical malpractice, torts, litigation, wills, trusts, labor and employment, among others. He is known for handling complex family law matters involving large assets and has appeared in courts in 98 of Kansas's 105 Counties. John T. Bird achieved his undergraduate degree and J.D. from Washburn University of Topeka and has served as both Assistant County Attorney and City Attorney in Ellis, Kansas. He served as a member of the Kansas Supreme Court Child Support Guidelines Committee and is the City Attorney for Hays. John has always been an active leader and participant in community service, politics and citizen action. He served as Chair of his Ellis County (Kansas) Democratic Party and as Chair of the Kansas State Democratic Party when the first woman Governor in Kansas was elected. John is widowed and has four adult children, and many grandchildren. He works full days and spends most of his time away from work with family. His 118 year old office building, a converted limestone Lutheran church, serves as a gathering place for his clients, fellow attorneys and community leaders. His firm and support staff are involved in many community activities.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

Credentials

Education
1974 Washburn University School of Law Juris Doctorate 1970 Washburn University Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English | Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Outstanding Service Award, Kansas Bar Association 2007 John Montgomery Lifetime Achievement Award, Kansas Democratic Party 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award, Ellis County Democratic Party 1969 Sagamore Honorary Society, Washburn University
Publications
2018 Journal of the Kansas Bar Association A Bird In The Hand - Mathematics and Divorce - Making Things Add Up 2012 Kansas Supreme Court Child Support Guidelines Kansas Child Support Guidelines
Associations
1974 - Present Kansas Bar Association Member 1974 - Present American Bar Association Member 1974 - Present American Association for Justice Member 1974 - Present Kansas Association for Justice Member - Eagle 1974 - Present Ellis County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2005 Washburn University School of Law/National Institute for Trial Advocacy Cross-examination training for lawyers in Public Service 2005 Kansas Legal Professionals Legal Seminar Overview of the Divorce Case for the Paralegal Assistant 2004 Ellis County Bar Association 15th Annual Seminar Use of Discovery in Family Law Cases 2002 Kansas Trial Lawyers Association Family Law Seminar Recognizing and Coping with Emotional and Psychological Issues in Divorce 1998 Ellis County Bar Association 9th Annual Seminar Tax Considerations in divorce
Updated: Mar 28, 2026