Atty. Michael Robert Thiessen
Michael Robert Thiessen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private wealth, closely held business and 1 other area of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from United States Air Force Academy in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Closely Held Business & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 52+ Years Experience
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About Michael Robert Thiessen at a Glance
Michael Robert Thiessen is an Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lewis Rice LLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on estate planning and business. Admitted to practice in California (1974), Missouri (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1977), and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1973) and United States Air Force Academy (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Robert Thiessen
- Michael Robert Thiessen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private wealth, closely held business and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from United States Air Force Academy in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Michael practices at Lewis Rice LLC in Kansas City, MO
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Michael Robert Thiessen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Robert Thiessen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kansas City.
Estate Planning & Probate in Kansas City
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Kansas City
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kansas City
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 venue, 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.
Kansas City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kansas City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kansas City Choose Michael Robert Thiessen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Robert Thiessen's practice in the field of estate planning and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Robert Thiessen brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Missouri, and U.S. Supreme Court, Michael Robert Thiessen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning and business, Michael Robert Thiessen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means Michael Robert Thiessen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Robert Thiessen Handles in Kansas City
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