As of April 1, Morris Laing Law Firm has officially expanded its presence into Western Kansas through a merger with Doering, Grisell & Cunningham, P.A. (DGC), a respected Garden City firm with deep roots in the region.

Through this merger, attorneys Michael C. Doering, Jacob Cunningham, Jennifer Cunningham, and James Dummermuth have joined Morris Laing as partners, strengthening the firm’s ability to serve clients across Kansas.

The addition of the Garden City office marks a significant step in Morris Laing’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible, high-quality legal services to individuals, businesses, municipalities, and organizations throughout the state—particularly in rural and western communities.

“We’ve worked with Doering, Grisell & Cunningham for decades, so we know firsthand that they are exceptional lawyers who do things the right way,” said CEO A.J. Schwartz. “This merger strengthens our ability to serve clients in Western Kansas where they live and work.”

For decades, DGC has served as a trusted legal partner across Western Kansas, with its attorneys deeply embedded in the Garden City community. As demand for legal services in the region has grown, the firm recognized the need to expand its capacity while maintaining its strong local presence.

“This decision was driven by our clients and our responsibility to serve them well,” said Jacob Cunningham. “Western Kansas deserves access to the same depth of legal expertise available elsewhere in the state. By joining forces with Morris Laing, we can expand our capacity while remaining firmly rooted in the communities we live in and care for deeply.”

The merger significantly broadens the resources available to DGC clients, who now have access to Morris Laing’s team of 28 attorneys practicing across a wide range of areas, including banking, business transactions, civil litigation, employment law, energy and oil and gas, healthcare, probate and trust administration, real estate, taxation, public utilities, and securities law. These capabilities complement DGC’s established strengths in municipal law, estate planning, business law, and real estate.

With the addition of the Garden City office, Morris Laing now has a permanent presence in Western Kansas, allowing the firm to provide day-to-day legal services locally while also connecting clients to broader resources across its Kansas offices and beyond.

The combination also enhances DGC’s municipal practice, strengthens its statewide reach, and provides clients with access to specialized legal expertise throughout Kansas and across the country when needed.

Morris Laing has long served clients across Kansas and brings decades of experience working with rural communities and local governments. The Garden City office will continue to operate locally, ensuring clients receive personalized, community-focused service backed by the expanded capabilities of the merged firm.