Atty. Richard Nelson Bien

Atty. Richard Nelson Bien

Richard Nelson Bien is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, business litigation, erisa and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.S.P.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Nelson Bien at a glance

Richard Nelson Bien is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court, District of Co (1983). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.S.P.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Nelson Bien is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, business litigation, erisa and 5 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S.P.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Richard practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Nelson Bien's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard Nelson Bien is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

Richard Nelson Bien is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

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Richard Nelson Bien is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Richard Nelson Bien

Where is Richard Nelson Bien's law office located?
Richard Nelson Bien's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Nelson Bien handle?
Richard Nelson Bien focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Richard Nelson Bien practiced law?
Richard Nelson Bien has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Richard Nelson Bien go to law school?
Richard Nelson Bien earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S.P.A., 1979).
How can I contact Richard Nelson Bien for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Nelson Bien 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 Richard Nelson Bien received?
Richard Nelson Bien's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law
- 1983
B.S.P.A.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Eighth and Tenth Circuits U.S. District Court, District of Co
Admitted: 1983

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