Atty. Rita Marie Abernethy

Atty. Rita Marie Abernethy

Rita Marie Abernethy is a lawyer practicing taxation, transfer agency issues, erisa. Rita received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Rita Marie Abernethy at a glance

Rita Marie Abernethy is a employment and tax attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1974) and Missouri (1975). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1974) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1969). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rita Marie Abernethy is a lawyer practicing taxation, transfer agency issues, erisa
  • Rita received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Rita practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Rita Marie Abernethy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita Marie Abernethy 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.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 Rita Marie Abernethy

Where is Rita Marie Abernethy's law office located?
Rita Marie Abernethy's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita Marie Abernethy handle?
Rita Marie Abernethy focuses on employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Rita Marie Abernethy practiced law?
Rita Marie Abernethy has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Rita Marie Abernethy go to law school?
Rita Marie Abernethy earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1969).
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1974
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1974
Missouri
Admitted: 1975

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