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Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger

5.0
2 reviews

7101 College Boulevard, Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66210-1891 + 1 location

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Health Law and 5 more

About Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger

Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, employment law, health law and 5 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years. Brian practices at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation in Overland Park, KS and 1 other location.

 

Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger (Overland Park, Kansas)

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Medical Malpractice
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June 07, 2016
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Brian was personable, knowledgable in the law and jury trial preparation. He was effective and efficient in determining key points for my defense and presenting them to the judge and jury. He provided the support, knowledge and guidance I needed. I feel fortunate he represented me.

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June 05, 2016
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Brian provided exceptional representation that led to a favorable outcome. I appreciate his knowledge and experience in handling my matter.

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Areas of Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Products Liability
  • Other 6
    • Employment Law
    • Health Law
    • Medical and Professional Malpractice
    • Employment
    • Flammable and Compressed Gases
    • Insurance and Complex Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Kansas
    1986, Missouri
    1985, U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
    1986, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth, Ninth and Tenth Circuits
    Memberships
    Kansas Bar Association (Alternative Dispute Resolution Section)
    The Missouri Bar
    Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Federal Courts Advocates, Medical-Legal/Nursing Home Negligence and Torts Law Sections)
    Johnson County Bar Association
    American Bar Association (Law Practice Management, Health Law and Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Sections)
    Lawyers Association of Kansas City
    National Health Lawyers Association
    Propane Gas Defense Association
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Missouri Association of Defense Counsel.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Washburn University
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    University of Northern Iowa
    Class of 1982
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1959
    Fort Dodge, Iowa, October 3, 1959

Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger

Share Holder at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation
5.0
2 reviews

Forty Executive Hills, 2nd Floor7101 College Boulevard, Suite 200Overland Park, KS 66210-1891U.S.A.

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Forty Executive Hills, 2nd Floor7101 College Boulevard, Suite 200Overland Park, KS 66210-1891U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri.
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    Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.
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    Yes, Mr. Brian J. Niceswanger has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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