Atty. Douglas J. Patterson

Atty. Douglas J. Patterson

Douglas J. Patterson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, local government law, probate and trust law and 2 other areas of law.

Leawood Leawood 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas J. Patterson at a glance

Douglas J. Patterson is a trusts, probate, real estate, commercial re, and estate litigation attorney based in Leawood, Kansas. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1973), U.S. Tax Court (1989), and Kansas (1995). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D., 1973) and University of Missouri-Kansas City (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Leawood, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas J. Patterson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, local government law, probate and trust law and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Douglas practices in Leawood, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas J. Patterson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas J. Patterson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Douglas J. Patterson is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Douglas J. Patterson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas J. Patterson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →

Commercial Real Estate

Douglas J. Patterson is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Kansas →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Douglas J. Patterson is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Kansas →

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 Leawood 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 Douglas J. Patterson

Where is Douglas J. Patterson's law office located?
Douglas J. Patterson's law practice is located in Leawood, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas J. Patterson handle?
Douglas J. Patterson focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, commercial re, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Douglas J. Patterson practiced law?
Douglas J. Patterson has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Douglas J. Patterson go to law school?
Douglas J. Patterson earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Douglas J. Patterson for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas J. Patterson 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 Douglas J. Patterson received?
Douglas J. Patterson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1973
B.B.A.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989
Kansas
Admitted: 1995

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