Atty. Douglas R. Nickell
Douglas R. Nickell is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, trust law, probate and 4 other areas of law.
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Douglas R. Nickell is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Central Missouri (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas R. Nickell is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, trust law, probate and 4 other areas of law
- Douglas received a degree from University of Central Missouri in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Douglas practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO and 1 other location
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Douglas R. Nickell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →
Douglas R. Nickell is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Douglas R. Nickell is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas R. Nickell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Douglas R. Nickell is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →
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Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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