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Atty. John Richard Weist

Atty. John Richard Weist

Mr. John Richard Weist is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation and 4 other areas of law.

Overland Park Overland Park 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About John Richard Weist at a glance

John Richard Weist is a personal injury, business, construction, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Overland Park, Kansas. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1994) and Missouri (1995). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1994) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan, Johnson County, Wyandotte County and Kansas Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Earl E and O'Connor American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Richard Weist is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • John practices in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Weist's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Richard Weist is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Richard Weist is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Construction Law

John Richard Weist is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Richard Weist is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Richard Weist is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Richard Weist

Where is John Richard Weist's law office located?
John Richard Weist's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Weist handle?
John Richard Weist focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has John Richard Weist practiced law?
John Richard Weist has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did John Richard Weist go to law school?
John Richard Weist earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact John Richard Weist for a consultation?
You can contact John Richard Weist 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 John Richard Weist received?
John Richard Weist's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1994
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1990

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 1995

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