Atty. Richard Wayne Hird

Atty. Richard Wayne Hird

Mr. Richard Wayne Hird is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial transactions, contracts and 17 other areas of law.

Lawrence Lawrence 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Wayne Hird at a glance

Richard Wayne Hird is a Partner based in Lawrence, Kansas, practicing at Petefish, Immel, Hird, Johnson, Leibold & Sloan, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1982), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1982), U.S. Supreme Court (1997), and U.S. Tax Court (2005). Educated at Washburn University School of Law of Topeka (J.D., 1982) and University of Kansas (B.S. National, 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Kansas Bar Association Douglas County Bar Association (President, 2009-2010) American Bar Association. Serands clients in Lawrence, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard Wayne Hird is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial transactions, contracts and 17 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1976, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Richard practices at Petefish, Immel, Hird, Johnson, Leibold & Sloan, LLP in Lawrence, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Wayne Hird's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Richard Wayne Hird is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Kansas →

Contracts

Richard Wayne Hird is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Kansas →

Trusts

Richard Wayne Hird is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Kansas →

Probate

Richard Wayne Hird is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Kansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Richard Wayne Hird is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Lawrence 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 Richard Wayne Hird

Where is Richard Wayne Hird's law office located?
Richard Wayne Hird's law practice is located in Lawrence, Kansas. The firm is Petefish, Immel, Hird, Johnson, Leibold & Sloan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Wayne Hird handle?
Richard Wayne Hird focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Richard Wayne Hird practiced law?
Richard Wayne Hird has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Richard Wayne Hird go to law school?
Richard Wayne Hird earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. National, 1976).
How can I contact Richard Wayne Hird for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Wayne Hird 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 Wayne Hird received?
Richard Wayne Hird's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Washburn University School of Law of Topeka
- 1982
B.S. National
University of Kansas
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2005
Missouri
Admitted: 2006

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