Atty. John B. Rathmel

Atty. John B. Rathmel

John B. Rathmel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, appeals, general practice and 2 other areas of law.

Overland Park Overland Park 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John B. Rathmel at a glance

John B. Rathmel is a Member based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Rathmel & Belden, LLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on workers comp, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1976), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1976), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1989), and Missouri (1989). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1976) and Wichita State University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kansas, Kansas City Metro and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John B. Rathmel is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, appeals, general practice and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Wichita State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Rathmel & Belden, LLC in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Rathmel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Rathmel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John B. Rathmel is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kansas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John B. Rathmel is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Kansas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John B. Rathmel is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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 John B. Rathmel

Where is John B. Rathmel's law office located?
John B. Rathmel's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Rathmel & Belden, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Rathmel handle?
John B. Rathmel focuses on workers comp, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has John B. Rathmel practiced law?
John B. Rathmel has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John B. Rathmel go to law school?
John B. Rathmel earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John B. Rathmel for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John B. Rathmel received?
John B. Rathmel's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1976
B.A.
Wichita State University
- 1973

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1989
Missouri
Admitted: 1989

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