Atty. Rick Thomas

Atty. Rick Thomas

Rick Thomas is a lawyer practicing communications / media, intellectual property, bankruptcy / chapter 13. Rick has been licensed for 37 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (816) 385-4290

Profile Summary

About Rick Thomas at a glance

Rick Thomas is a chapter 13, ip, bankruptcy, and entertainment attorney based in Kansas City, Kansas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989). Serves clients in Kansas City, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Rick Thomas is a lawyer practicing communications / media, intellectual property, bankruptcy / chapter 13
  • Rick has been licensed for 37 years
  • Rick practices in Kansas City, KS

Practice Areas Explained

Rick Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Rick Thomas is one of 5,723 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Kansas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Rick Thomas is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Kansas →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Rick Thomas is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Kansas →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Rick Thomas is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Kansas City 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 venue, 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 Rick Thomas

Where is Rick Thomas's law office located?
Rick Thomas's law practice is located in Kansas City, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rick Thomas handle?
Rick Thomas focuses on chapter 13, ip, bankruptcy, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Rick Thomas practiced law?
Rick Thomas has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
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Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989

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