McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation

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Established in 1947
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McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan, A Professional Corporation, was founded in 1947. Founder and Kansas State Senator, Joseph H. McDowell, a civil rights advocate, combined forces with Claude L. Rice, a preeminent Bankruptcy attorney, to establish the initial Kansas City, Kansas office. Mr. Rice, a Bankruptcy trustee, founded and later sold EPI, an organization which electronically processes financial accounting and transactions for Bankruptcy estates. R. Pete Smith, a community activist, and Bankruptcy authority, presides as Managing Shareholder and President of McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan, A Professional Corporation. Currently a member of the American College of Bankruptcy, Mr. Smith joined the firm in 1964, and simultaneously taught at the University of Missouri at Kansas City Law School, and authored ABA, KBA and CLE publications. Mr. Smith graduated magna cum laude from UMKC, was first in his class at UMKC Law School, and served as Editor In Chief of the Law Review. Mr. Smith figured prominently in the growth of the Firm, which now has offices in Kansas City, Missouri and Overland Park, Kansas.

The Firm is noted for its independence, individuality and entrepreneurial emphasis uniting practice areas which involve money and finance: Banking, Bankruptcy, Commercial Transactions, along with practice areas which promote personal and community development and growth: Business Law, Employment Law, State and Local Governmental Law and Real Estate Law, the Firm makes significant contributions to and for the communities and region which it serves. The Firm's litigation attorneys are noted for their versatility and their tenacious advocacy of causes which involve the entire spectrum of Civil Trial Practice.

Civil Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Employment Litigation
Employment Discrimination
Personal Injury
Family
Divorce & Separation
Child Custody
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Joseph H. McDowell

(Deceased)
(1907-1993)

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Overland Park, KS ,

Overland Park, KS

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Kristie Orme

President & Shareholder

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Overland Park, KS

Complex Litigation, Civil Litigation, Lender Liability, Debtor and Creditor, Bankruptcy Litigation, Business Law, Antitrust, Trade Regulation, Regulatory Law, Risk Management, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Banks and Banking, Banking Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes, Commercial View More

Scott Long

Shareholder

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Overland Park, KS

Real Estate, Banking and Financial Services, Corporate Services, Business Services, Public Finance View More

Robert Smith

Chairman

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Overland Park, KS ,

Overland Park, KS

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Commercial Transactions and Workouts, Banking Law, Insolvency and Commercial Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Labor and Employment Law, Business, Workers Compensation, Real Estate View More

Stephanie A. Ferry

Associate

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Overland Park, KS

Civil Litigation, Health Care

Thomas Buchanan

President

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Overland Park, KS ,

Overland Park, KS

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Employment & Labor, Complex Business, Construction, Employment Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation View More

David Lockett

Shareholder

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Overland Park, KS

Civil Litigation, Health Care, Employment Law

Stuart Bodker

Shareholder

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Overland Park, KS

Estate Planning, Real Estate Development, Partnership, Investments, Corporate, Real Estate Tax, Loans, Banking Law, Real Estate Finance, Commercial Loans, Commercial Transactions, Commercial Litigation View More

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5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Hugh Marshall by a Associate on 09/20/12 in Bankruptcy

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5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Hugh Marshall by a Partner on 09/20/12 in Litigation

I have known Hugh for 24 years (since law school). Hugh showed that he had an excellent legal mind in law school. The experience that he has gained over the last 21 years has made him an excellent lawyer.

I have known Hugh for 24 years (since law school). Hugh showed that he had an excellent legal mind in law school. The experience that he has gained over the last 21 years has made him an excellent lawyer. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Linda McFee by a Associate on 09/18/12 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Linda McFee by a Partner on 09/18/12 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Linda McFee by a Managing Partner on 09/18/12 in Bankruptcy Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Review for Linda McFee by a Managing Partner on 09/18/12 in Business Litigation

She is an excellent lawyer. Smart, knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. She is very capable and reliable.

She is an excellent lawyer. Smart, knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. She is very capable and reliable. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Linda McFee by a Principal on 09/18/12 in Construction Law

Fantastic lawyer!

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5.0/5.0 Review for Linda McFee by a Principal on 09/18/12 in Complex Litigation

Linda is one of the best trial attorney that I have experienced in the KC metro area. Additionally, her brief writing is exceptional.

Linda is one of the best trial attorney that I have experienced in the KC metro area. Additionally, her brief writing is exceptional. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Review for Robert Maher by a Judge on 09/17/12 in Bankruptcy

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5.0/5.0 Review for Robert Maher by a Managing Partner on 09/17/12 in Bankruptcy

Rob is a very professional, ethical lawyer. He does excellent work in representing his clients.

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