Atty. Bernard L. Balkin
Bernard L. Balkin is a lawyer practicing fidelity and surety law, fidelity and surety bonds, surety bonds and 89 other areas of law.
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Bernard L. Balkin is an Of Counsel based in Overland Park, Kansas. They have 76+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1950. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. District Court, District of Kans (1950). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1950) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1947). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan and American (Vice-Chair, Fidelity & Surety Law Committee, 1987-1996) Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bernard L. Balkin is a lawyer practicing fidelity and surety law, fidelity and surety bonds, surety bonds and 89 other areas of law
- Bernard received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1947, and has been licensed for 76 years
- Bernard practices in Overland Park, KS
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Why local counsel matters in Kansas
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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