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Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher KS

Our firm was founded in 1900 by Edward Riling, who graduated that year from the University Of Kansas School Of Law, became a member of the Kansas State Legislature, and opened a one-man law office. In 1910, Edward's younger brother, John Riling known as “Mr. John,” joined him in the practice of law. Mr. John was highly regarded by both bench and bar in Douglas County and throughout Kansas. Three generations of Rilings would follow Ed and John into the firm: Gene in 1956, Mike in 1981, and Bobbie Lee in 2009. Non-Rilings were first allowed when Dean Burkhead joined in 1968, followed by John Nitcher in 1987, and Lori Heasty in 1995. Gene often told a story of his father telling him that to be a good attorney, you have to be a servant to the public. This firm has been committed to this level of service and hopefully the ideals that guided the firm through its first century will carry it into the next.
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    808 Massachusetts Street, PO Box B, Lawrence KS, 66044-8996
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    (800) 227-0187
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    Founded in
    1900
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    Joined LegalShield in
    1994
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    Average years of experience:
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John W. Nitcher
46
years of experience
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John W. Nitcher
46
years of experience
University of Kansas (B.A., 1975; J.D., 1978). Douglas County (Secretary-Treasurer, 1992; Vice-President, 1994; president, 1995), Kansas and American Bar Associations; American Inns of Court (Judge Hugh Means, 1992-94). John is currently licensed to practice in Kansas, in state and federal court. He joined the firm in 1987. He is engaged in the general practice of law, that includes civil litigation, real estate issues, business issues, family issues, personal injury, torts and contract disputes, elder law, wills and trusts and probate work. For more than 25 years he served as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Kansas School of Law helping law students hone their courtroom skills. He serves as counsel to a county drainage district and rural water district.
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts Street, P.O. Box B, Lawrence KS, 66044
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    Joined LegalShield in
    1994
Licensed in
Kansas
Practice areas
Adoption
Automobile Accident
Civil Litigation
Contracts & Agreements
Elder Law
Credentials
Kansas Bar Association
Douglas County Bar Association
Michael E. Riling
43
years of experience
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Michael E. Riling
43
years of experience
Michael E. Riling is currently licensed to practice law in Kansas. He is the third generation for the family business which started in 1900 by his great uncle. University of Kansas (B.A., 1978). Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1981). Member of Douglas County and Kansas Bar Associations; Kansas Trial Lawyers Association.
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    Accepting New Clients
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts Street, P.O. Box B, Lawrence KS, 66044
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    Joined LegalShield in
    1994
Licensed in
Kansas
Practice areas
Automobile Accident
Business Licenses & Permits
Civil Litigation
Contracts & Agreements
Corporate
Credentials
Kansas Bar Association
Mike Grear
36
years of experience
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Mike Grear
36
years of experience
Baker University (B.A. Cum Laude, Political Science) 1985, University of Kansas School of Law (J.D.) 1988, Kiowa County (KS) Attorney 1988-1994; Assistant Miami County (KS) Attorney 1996-2007. Admitted to bar: Kansas 1988; Missouri 1996; also admitted to U.S. District Court, District of Kansas.
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    Accepting New Clients
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts Street, PO Box B, Lawrence KS, 66044
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    Joined LegalShield in
    2015
Licensed in
Kansas
Missouri
Practice areas
Bankruptcy
Civil Litigation
Consumer Finance
Criminal
Foreclosures
Lori L. Heasty
29
years of experience
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Lori L. Heasty
29
years of experience
Born: Lawrence, Kansas, January 10, 1959; admitted to bar, 1995, Kansas; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, District of Kansas.Preparatory and Legal Education: University of Kansas (B.A., Political Science/Personnel Administration, 1981; J.D., 1995).Member: Douglas County and Kansas Bar Associations; Douglas County Estate Planning Council (1995-); Douglas County Legal Aid Society, Inc. (Board, 1996-); American Inns of Court (Judge Hugh Means Inn of Court, 1994-).
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    Accepting New Clients
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts Street, P.O. Box B, Lawrence KS, 66044
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    Joined LegalShield in
    1994
Licensed in
Kansas
Practice areas
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Probate
Christopher S. Peoples
18
years of experience
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Christopher S. Peoples
18
years of experience
Chris Peoples received his B.A. degree in 2003 from the University of Kansas and his J.D. degree in 2006 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). Mr. Peoples is a member of both the Kansas and Missouri State Bars. He has been with the firm of Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher (RBN) since 2008 and is currently their LegalShield supervising attorney. Mr. Peoples primarily represents clients in traffic and criminal defense matters, but as RBN is a general practice firm, he has researched and advised clients on a number of different areas of law - including business organization, employment law, landlord-tenant issues, and collection matters. Also, he has additional experience in contract review and analysis.
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    Accepting New Clients
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts Street, P.O. Box B, Lawrence KS, 66044
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    Joined LegalShield in
    2008
Licensed in
Kansas
Missouri
Practice areas
Civil Litigation
Criminal
Traffic and Accidents
Credentials
Kansas Bar Association
Douglas County Criminal Defense Bar
Missouri Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.
Bobbie Lee Riling
15
years of experience
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Bobbie Lee Riling
15
years of experience
Kansas University (B.G. S., History Major, Religion Minor, 2006), T.M.C. of Lansing, Michigan (J.D., 2009). Admitted to bar, 2009, Kansas; also admitted to practice before U.S. District Court, District of Kansas. Member of Douglas County and Kansas Bar Associations.
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    Accepting New Clients
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence KS, 66044
Licensed in
Kansas
Practice areas
Adoption
Automobile Accident
Civil Litigation
Family Law
Landlord
Samara LouAnn Miller
13
years of experience
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Samara LouAnn Miller
13
years of experience
Samara is currently licensed to practice in Kansas. She has been employed with Riling, Burkhead, and Nitcher since 2014 providing service to LegalShield members and representing clients in all aspects of family law cases. Bethany College (B.A., Criminal Justice, 2008) Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2011). Member of Kansas Bar Association.
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    Accepting New Clients
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts, PO Box B, Lawrence KS, 66044
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    Joined LegalShield in
    2014
Licensed in
Kansas
Practice areas
Adoption
Child Guardianship/Custody/Vis
Civil Litigation
Divorce Uncontested
Family Law
Credentials
Kansas Bar Association and Douglas County Bar Association
Peyton Augustine
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Peyton Augustine
years of experience
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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Melody Isom
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Melody Isom
years of experience
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    Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher
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    808 Massachusetts St., Lawrence KS, 66044
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    Joined LegalShield in
    2024
Licensed in
Missouri
Kansas
Practice areas
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Riling, Burkhead & Nitcher KS

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