Earl Watkins now, "Of Counsel," was in private practice from the time he left the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps in 1977 until November, 2001. Mr. Watkins was instrumental in building the law firm from two lawyers with two staff members to seven lawyers with eleven staff members. Mr. Watkins practiced primarily in the areas of utility law, estate planning, banking and commercial law.

In May, 2004 he was named President and Chief Executive Officer of  Sunflower Electric Power Corporation. Although now he does not actively practice law for the private client sector he still lends his years of valuable experience to the firm. His philosophy still prevails that the success of the firm is directly related to the firm's unconditional dedication and commitment to providing quality professional service on a timely basis for a fair fee.