
McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan is a full-service law firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with a distinguished history of delivering exceptional legal counsel and strategic advocacy for over 70 years. Since its founding in 1947, the firm has built a reputation for legal excellence, integrity, and client-focused service across a broad spectrum of practice areas.
Our attorneys are recognized leaders in business law, litigation, banking and financial services, bankruptcy and restructuring, real estate, construction law, and estate planning. We serve a diverse clientele—from individuals and entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies—providing tailored legal solutions that meet both immediate needs and long-term goals.
At McDowell Rice, we are driven by a commitment to client success and a collaborative culture that brings deep knowledge and creative thinking to every matter. Whether navigating complex commercial litigation or guiding a corporate merger, we approach each challenge with diligence, clarity, and a results-oriented mindset.
With a legacy of legal leadership and a forward-looking approach, McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan continues to be trusted advisors for clients throughout the Midwest and beyond.
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