Rick Davis is the founder and principal attorney of Rick Davis Real Estate, a full-service company that through its exclusive Guarded Pockets™ program provides subscription-based legal, real estate agent, title, and closing services exclusively for real estate investors. Memberships start at only $129 per month and include unlimited scheduled phone calls with a local real estate investor attorney to discuss the legal and other questions that arise while running a real estate investment business. There are many companies and gurus that will help you to build larger pockets, but we help “guard” your pockets to protect what you earn and ensure continued growth into the future. You can learn more by going to my website, guardedpockets.com or rickdavisrealestate.com.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MO | Good Standing, Active | 2016 | 11/18/2020 |
KS | Authorized to practice law | 2013 | 12/23/2020 |
Legal answers | 10 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Associate Fellow | Construction Lawyers Society of America | 2019 |
Fellow | American Bar Foundation | 2018 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Best Real Estate Law Firms in Kansas City | Prestige.com | 2016 |
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Magna Cum Laude | Washburn University School of Law | 2012 |
Who's Who in American Law | Who's Who In American Law | 2012 |
Letter of Recognition | United States Air Force Jag | 2011 |
Who's Who in American Law | Who's Who In American Law | 2011 |
Top Grade - Legal Analysis, Research and Writing II | Washburn University School of Law | 2010 |
Top Grade - Legal Analysis, Research and Writing I | Washburn University School of Law | 2009 |
Top Grade - Torts | Washburn University School of Law | 2009 |
Top Grade - Civil Procedure | Washburn University School of Law | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney/Real Estate Broker | Rick Davis Real Estate Law, Sales, Title and Investments | 2015 - Present |
Attorney | Levy Craig Law Firm | 2019 - 2020 |
Partner | Greenstein & Associates | 2014 - 2015 |
Associate | Greenstein & Associates | 2013 - 2014 |
Adjunct Professor | Butler Community College | 2012 - 2013 |
Internship | United States Air Force Jag | 2012 - 2012 |
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Judicial Extern | US District Court, Kansas | 2010 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Morris, Laing, Evans, Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. | 2009 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Trial Law Institute | Member | 2019 - Present |
Diversity Law Institute | Member | 2019 - Present |
Construction Lawyers Society of America | Associate Fellow | 2019 - Present |
Kansas Bar Association, YLS | Secretary/Treasurer | 2019 - Present |
American Bar Foundation | Fellow | 2017 - Present |
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | District Representative, Kansas and Missouri | 2017 - Present |
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Missouri Bar | Member | 2016 - Present |
Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 2009 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Kansas Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section | Council/YLD Liasion | 2018 - 2020 |
Kansas Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Legislative Liason | 2016 - 2017 |
Mortgage Bankers Association of America | Member | 2014 - 2016 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2016 |
Palm Beach County Bar Association, CLE Committee | Committee Member | 2013 - 2016 |
Washburn Law Journal | Managing Editor | 2011 - 2012 |
Washburn Real Estate Law Society | Director of IT | 2010 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Kansas Bar Association publication | Legislature Has No Solution for Budget Shortfalls, but Kansas Stores May be Able to Buy Real Beer at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations | 2017 |
Kansas Bar Association publication | YLS Spotlight: Rick Davis | 2017 |
Owners.com | 5 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Attorney | 2016 |
Realtor.com | Learn These Basic Rules of Seller Disclosure So You Don’t Get Sued | 2016 |
Realtor.com | Bad Neighbors, and Other Nightmares You Might Need to Disclose to Buyers | 2016 |
Pizza Today | Commercial Leasing Tips for First Time Restauranteers | 2016 |
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MortgageLoan.com | Do You Need a Lawyer at the Mortgage Closing | 2016 |
Recruiter.com | 9 Things you Should Look for in a Mentor | 2016 |
Kabbage.com | Is Your Restaurant at risk for a Chipotle-Scale Outbreak | 2016 |
Washburn Law Journal | Managing Editor | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Washburn University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
University of Kansas | B.G.S. | 2009 |
Colby College | A.G.S. | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Boundaries and Easements Seminar | Defining Trespass and Adverse Possession | 2017 |
Weekly Meeting | Commercial Leasing | 2016 |
Real Estate Lessons for the Real World | The CFPB and practical tips for your practice | 2015 |
Public Forum on Aging Issues | Public Forum on Aging Issues | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Abengoa Bioenergy Biomass of Kansas, LLC | Settlement |
Abengoa Bioenergy Biomass of Kan., LLC v. ICM, Inc. | Dismissed |
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Kristina Gerardi, Business Attorney on May 4, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick Davis is an outstanding lawyer and very professional. I have had the pleasure to work with him on numerous matters and he is always knowledgeable, efficient and ethical. I would definitely refer clients to him and I would have no fear that they are in good hands.
Dustin Crook, Business Attorney on Apr 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rick Davis is an outstanding attorney. I will refer clients to him every chance I get.
Mr Davis is a tough, competent, professional attorney who works diligently and advovates zealously on his clients' behalf. I endorse this lawyer and would not hesitate to refer anyone who could benefit from his expertise.
Richard Budden, Business Attorney on Apr 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rick is hard-working, intellectually brilliant and uniquely responsive to clients. He also has an entrepreneur's spirit. Having run businesses successfully in multiple industries, Rick understands the dreams, priorities, fears and anxieties that come with being in that position.
Adam Zhamukhanov, Business Attorney on Mar 31, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Rick is a fine attorney who cares about his clients and is willing to listen and help.
Jayson Wiggill, Real estate Attorney on Mar 30, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Having worked a great deal with Rick Davis, I can attest to the fact that Rick has a wealth of knowledge and will always go the extra mile for his clients. I endorse this lawyer.