Atty. Claude L. Rice

Atty. Claude L. Rice

Claude L. Rice is a lawyer.

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About Claude L. Rice at a glance

Claude L. Rice is an Of Counsel based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1942), U.S. Tax Court (1947), and U.S. Supreme Court (1952). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (LL.B., 1942) and Washburn University of Topeka (A.B., 1940). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wyandotte County, Kansas (Chairman, Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section, 1975—) and American (Member, Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Claude L. Rice is a lawyer
  • Claude received a A.B. degree from Washburn University of Topeka in 1940, and has been licensed for 84 years
  • Claude practices at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation in Overland Park, KS

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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Where is Claude L. Rice's law office located?
Claude L. Rice's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Claude L. Rice go to law school?
Claude L. Rice earned their education at (LL.B., 1942); (A.B., 1940).
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What awards or recognition has Claude L. Rice received?
Claude L. Rice's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1942
A.B.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1940

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1942
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1947
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1952

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