Thomas R Buchanan
McDowell, Rice lawyers are versatile and tenacious advocates. They focus on efficiently solving business and personal problems through skillful negotiation and litigation.
The law firm, which was founded in 1947, has long been known for its expertise in commercial transactions, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, and business representation. The firm represents large regional and national banks and commercial entities as well as numerous small local businesses. McDowell, Rice is also well known for its civil trial practice in state and federal courts from coast to coast.
McDowell, Rice stresses independence, individuality, and integrity. Its attorneys provide expert advice related to contracts, real estate transactions, and commercial construction. Experienced attorneys advise businesses and individuals in such areas as tax and estate planning, employment and labor matters, and family law.
The law firm's base of diverse experience and extensive knowledge translates into the timely, consistent, and practical advice that is necessary in today's world.
McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan PC
605 W 47th St #350
Kansas City MO 64112
Tel: 816 753-5400
Fax: 816 753-9996
E-mail: tbuchanan@mcdowellrice.com
Board certified civil trial lawyer - National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Practice Areas
* Business Transactions and Disputes
* Civil Litigation
* Construction Law
* Employment and Labor Law
* Probate and Trust Litigation
Mr. Buchanan practices nationwide and has handled a broad range of litigation, including construction, environmental, commercial, business, employment discrimination, ERISA, insurance coverage and bad faith, product liability, professional liability, trade secrets, tort matters, and class action litigation. He has appeared as lead counsel in courts in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida. In addition to expertise in his varied litigation practice, he has well-developed problem-solving skills.
Areas of Concentration
* Construction. Lead attorney responsible for construction litigation in numerous jurisdictions.
* Business and Commercial Litigation. Lead attorney handling contract, warranty, ERISA, trade secret, and other business litigation.
* Tort Litigation. Lead attorney handling professional negligence, product liability, vehicle/trucking accident, and other tort claims.
* Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation. Lead attorney handling insurance coverage and bad faith claims.
* Environmental. Lead attorney responsible to defend Superfund contribution and other environmental contamination claims.
Employment and Discrimination. Lead attorney handling age, race, gender, and pregnancy discrimination cases as well as overtime and other pay issues.
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