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.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Overland Park, KS · 56+ Years Experience
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About Robert Peter Smith at a Glance
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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About 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
- Robert practices at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation in Overland Park, KS and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Peter Smith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Peter Smith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Overland Park.
Employment Law in Overland Park
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kansas →
Business & Corporate Law in Overland Park
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →
Real Estate Law in Overland Park
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert Peter Smith is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Kansas →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Overland Park
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 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Kansas →
Workers Compensation in Overland Park
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 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Overland Park
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.
Overland Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Overland Park-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Overland Park Choose Robert Peter Smith
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Peter Smith's practice in the field of employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and workers comp.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Peter Smith brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas, U.S. Supreme Court, and Missouri, Robert Peter Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and real estate, Robert Peter Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Overland Park
A Overland Park-based practice means Robert Peter Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Peter Smith Handles in Overland Park
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert Peter Smith has experience with under Kansas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Robert Peter Smith directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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