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Atty. Kip Dudley Richards

Atty. Kip Dudley Richards

Kip Dudley Richards is a lawyer practicing business and commercial litigation, consumer class actions, construction litigation and 5 other areas of law. Kip received a B.A. degree from Baker University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Kip Dudley Richards at a glance

Kip Dudley Richards is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, personal injury, business, and class action. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989) and Kansas (2005). Educated at Kansas University (J.D., 1989) and Baker University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association The Missouri Bar Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Kansas Association of Justice. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kip Dudley Richards is a lawyer practicing business and commercial litigation, consumer class actions, construction litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Kip received a B.A. degree from Baker University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Kip practices at Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Kip Dudley Richards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kip Dudley Richards handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Kip Dudley Richards is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Missouri →

Copyright Law

Kip Dudley Richards is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Kip Dudley Richards is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Kip Dudley Richards is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

Kip Dudley Richards is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kip Dudley Richards

Where is Kip Dudley Richards's law office located?
Kip Dudley Richards's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Walters Renwick Richards Skeens & Vaughan, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kip Dudley Richards handle?
Kip Dudley Richards focuses on patent, copyright, personal injury, business, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Kip Dudley Richards practiced law?
Kip Dudley Richards has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Kip Dudley Richards go to law school?
Kip Dudley Richards earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Kip Dudley Richards for a consultation?
You can contact Kip Dudley Richards 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 Kip Dudley Richards received?
Kip Dudley Richards's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Kansas University
- 1989
B.A.
Baker University
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989
Kansas
Admitted: 2005

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