Atty. Robert Peter Smith
Robert Peter Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions and workouts, banking law, insolvency and commercial bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.
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Robert Peter Smith is a Chairman based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1970), U.S. Supreme Court (1977), Missouri (1985), and U.S. Court of Federal Claims and U.S. Tax Court (1999). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1970) and University of Kansas (B.S. Accounting, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Dean of the Trial Bar) Wyandotte County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Peter Smith is a lawyer practicing commercial transactions and workouts, banking law, insolvency and commercial bankruptcy and 5 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from University of Kansas in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Robert practices at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation in Overland Park, KS and 1 other location
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Robert Peter Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Peter Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kansas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Kansas →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Overland Park 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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