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Richard William Smith

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  • Topeka, KS
  • Licensed for 3 years
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About Richard

Rick is a Kansas-licensed attorney who cares about educating his clients as well as preparing what they need. With a strong foundation in estate planning, Rick learned that he loves helping families prepare for or avoid probate, and has grown to love adoption and guardianship work for children and adults in need of care. 

All Across Kansas - Rick has served clients or assisted with property in Shawnee County, Douglas County, Geary County, Johnson County, Coffey County, Osage County, Jefferson County, Washington County, Lyon County, Pottawatomie County, Riley County, Logan County, Russell County, Leavenworth County, Sedgwick County, and Wabaunsee County. 

Artist & Attorney - Prior to law, Rick studied art with an emphasis in portrait painting. With his artistic wife and five children, he enjoys creating every chance he can. He loves outdoor photography, piano and violin.

Consultation & Client Care - Rick is committed to understand potential clients' needs before completing the work requested. He appreciates clients who appreciate the value of sound legal counsel, and works very hard to provide the best of what clients need.

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Practice areas

OtherGuardianshipAdoptionProbateEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 35%

    Prepares Wills, Trusts, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Real Estate Deeds, designations of guardian for minor children, and other documents for clients in multiple counties across Kansas. Helpful consultations prior to proceeding.

  2. Probate: 35%

    Decedents' estates - large and small. Assists executors, administrators, and families - files Wills, analyzes whether probate is necessary, and helps identify and sell property, and wrap up estate. Proceedings in multiple counties across Kansas.

  3. Adoption: 15%

    Stepparent, Independent, Adult, and Agency Adoptions - multiple counties including Shawnee, Osage, Geary, and Johnson.

  4. Guardianship: 10%

    Represents parents as guardians of adults with special needs; those helping care for incapacitated adult (such as elderly parent); and those caring for children in need of a guardian. Court proceedings in multiple counties across Kansas.

  1. General practice: 5%

    Other work includes demand letters and pre-litigation assistance, and various business matters (such as LLC formation, Trademark & Copyright registration and enforcement).

Languages spoken

English

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Rick Smith, Attorney at Law

5887 SW 29th St
Topeka, KS, 66614

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      KSAuthorized to practice law201810/19/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Shawn Bentley Public Service AwardJ. Reuben Clark Law Society2014
      Case, Moses, & Zimmerman, P.A. Scholarship AwardKansas Bar Foundation2014
      Excellence Award (Top Student—Legal Research & Writing)CALI—Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction2012
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Owner / AttorneyRick Smith, Attorney at Law2021 - Present
      Associate AttorneyMack & Associates, LLC2018 - 2021
      Law ClerkLegally Mine, LLC2017 - 2018
      Law ClerkWes Winsor Law PLLC2016 - 2017
      Legal InternKansas Corporation Commission2013 - 2014
      Research Assistant (Tax)Washburn University School Of Law2013 - 2013
      InternUnited States Senate2012 - 2012
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Topeka Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
      Kansas Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      Washburn University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2015
      Dixie State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science — Interpersonal Communication2011

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      Last year my wife and I purchased a new home from a family estate. This was a private transaction with no Realtor. I hired Rick to help represent me in the transaction just in case. Rick quickly found an error in the real estate contract that could have significantly delayed our closing. Since then I've asked Rick to review a few small family matters. I trust Rick. He's quick to respond and is not afraid to share honest council.
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