Atty. Bernard L. Balkin

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.

Overland Park Overland Park 76 yrs experience 76 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard L. Balkin at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard L. Balkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernard L. Balkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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Criminal Defense

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bernard L. Balkin

Where is Bernard L. Balkin's law office located?
Bernard L. Balkin's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard L. Balkin handle?
Bernard L. Balkin focuses on contracts, probate, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Bernard L. Balkin practiced law?
Bernard L. Balkin has 76+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1950.
Where did Bernard L. Balkin go to law school?
Bernard L. Balkin earned their education at (J.D., 1950); (B.A., 1947).
How can I contact Bernard L. Balkin for a consultation?
You can contact Bernard L. Balkin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Bernard L. Balkin received?
Bernard L. Balkin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Fidelity And Surety Bonds Fidelity And Surety Law Surety Bonds Accountants Liability Ancillary Probate Appellate Practice Architects And Engineers Errors And Omissions Architects and Engineers Liability Auditors Malpractice Bank Fraud Banks And Banking Breach of Contract Business Crimes Business Fraud Business Law Business Litigation Check Fraud Civil Appeals Civil Litigation Civil Practice Commercial Insurance Commercial Property Insurance Complex Litigation Condemnation Conservatorship Construction And Surety Law Construction Contracts Construction Finance Construction Insurance Construction Insurance Defense Construction Law Construction Litigation Contract Litigation Contractor Performance Bonds Contracts Corporate Insurance Corporate Insurance Defense Corporate Law Defense Litigation Design Professionals Errors And Omissions Design Professionals Liability Design Professionals Malpractice Directors And Officers Errors And Omissions Directors And Officers Insurance Coverage Eminent Domain Employee Benefits ERISA Litigation Excess And Reinsurance Extra Contractual Insurance Claims Extra Contractual Insurance Defense Federal Civil Litigation Federal Civil Practice Federal Practice First And Third Party Insurance First And Third Party Insurance Defense First Party Insurance Defense General Practice Government Construction Contracts Government Contracts Guardianship Guardianship Administration Guardianship and Conservatorship Highway Construction Law Highway Design Liability Highways Indemnity Insurance Insurance Bad Faith Insurance Bad Faith Defense Insurance Defense Insurance Guaranty Association Law Insurance Law Insurance Litigation Insurance Mediation Inverse Condemnation Litigation Materialmens Liens Mechanics Liens Probate Probate Administration Probate Litigation Professional Liability Property Subrogation Public Bidding Public Contract Law Reinsurance Reinsurance Arbitration Subrogation Surety Defense Surety Law Trial Practice Unfair Insurance Practices

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1950
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1947

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. District Court, District of Kans
Admitted: 1950

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