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About L. O. Bengtson at a glance
L. O. Bengtson is a Retired Partner based in Salina, Kansas, practicing at Clark, Mize & Linville Chartered. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1988). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1988) and Bethany College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Salina, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
L. O. Bengtson got this award in 2021
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
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L. O. Bengtson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases L. O. Bengtson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
L. O. Bengtson is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
L. O. Bengtson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
L. O. Bengtson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
L. O. Bengtson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
L. O. Bengtson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Salina 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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