Francis Baalman
Overview
Francis Baalmann, an attorney at Foulston Siefkin, works with businesses of all sizes and stages of the business lifecycle, including start-up ventures, large public and private entities and closely held businesses. Francis also founded and owns a multi-state property management company handling 600+ properties, an HVAC, plumbing, and roofing company, and a real estate company. Francis was named in the Wichita Business Journal’s 2015 40 Under 40 class and 2017 class of Emerging Leaders, and is a 2018 graduate of the Leadership Wichita program.
Publications
An Arbitration Anomaly: Less Specificity, Please
2007
Kansas Employment Law Letter
Up Squeeze-out Merger Creek without a Paddle: Life in Kansas after Welch v. Via Christi Health Partners, Inc.
2007
Kansas Law Review
ERISA Annual Update
2009, 2010
Kansas Employment Section
Professional Experience
Foulston Siefkin
Partner Attorney
March 2008 – Present
Associate Attorney
March 2008 – December 2014
Francis Baalmann represents companies in the Midwest and across the country in matters involving supply chain management, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and general business and corporate law. He regularly works with large public and private corporations as well as closely held businesses, and has served as lead counsel on several multimillion-dollar deals. Francis is also the firm’s Supply Chain Practice Group leader.
Francis devotes a significant portion of his practice to helping clients understand the complex legal issues involved in purchasing and supply chain management, particularly those that impact the manufacturing and distribution sectors. He brings extensive experience in warranty issues, pricing disputes, regulatory compliance, product liability and recalls, intellectual property protection, and global logistics. He reviews, negotiates, and manages contracts; applies his M&A knowledge to vet supply chain contract provisions; prepares confidentiality agreements; and provides seasoned counsel in face-to-face negotiations on high-value deals. Francis’ business savvy allows him to propose creative solutions that address both parties’ concerns so that important transactions move forward with expediency and efficiency. His ongoing representation as lead supply chain counsel for several national companies includes advising on various corporate matters and executing numerous contracts valued in the hundreds of millions.
With a goal of helping his M&A clients maximize value and minimize risk, Francis leads both buyers and sellers through all phases of critical business transactions, including structuring and financing acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers; drafting agreements; performing due diligence; reviewing contracts; and guiding clients though the closing process. Additionally, Francis represents third parties who seek investment opportunities in companies.
Founder and CEO
Reliance Home Services
January 2019 – Present
Reliance Home Services provides professional and affordable HVAC, plumbing, and roofing services to south central Kansas.
Founder and CEO
Reliance Property Management
March 2015 – Present
Reliance Property Management, LLC is a fully service property management company managing over 650 properties across South Central Kansas.
Adjunct Professor
Newman University
January 2008 – December 2010
Adjunct Professor in Federal Income Tax, Newman University, 2008, 2010.