I’m a real estate attorney,
Rick Davis
Personalized legal services for real estate investors, developers, brokers and agents, contractors, homeowners, lenders, and others in the real estate and construction industries. Rick is also the host of Real Estate Law .Live, a weekly Facebook broadcast that addresses legal questions related to real estate and construction law.
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My Story
I help real estate investors and contractors solve problems, whether the need is for advice about day-to-day legal issues, structuring their next real estate deal, reviewing the covenants or bylaws for a community or resolving a dispute.
My practice focuses primarily on the areas of real estate and construction law and I regularly represent parties in all facets of the real estate industry. My past and current clients include real estate investors, developers, brokers and agents, contractors, homeowners, lenders, and others in the real estate industry. I serve clients in both Kansas and Missouri. I am a member of the Kansas Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the American Bar Foundation, the American Bar Association Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section, and the Construction Lawyer Society of America. I graduated with a B.G.S. degree from the University of Kansas and earned a J.D. degree from Washburn University School of Law. I have received numerous awards, including an Martindale-Hubbel AV peer rating (the highest available) and have been selected as a fellow to the American Bar Foundation.
Experience
2019-present
Levy Craig Law Firm
Attorney
A leader in real estate and construction law for more than 80 years. Our attorneys represent a variety of disciplines, we all share a common focus: you. Levy Craig attorneys not only take a professional interest in your goal, each takes a personal interest in you, too. We’ll develop a close working relationship with you to resolve the legal issues you face and achieve your success.
2015-2019
Rick Davis Legal, P.C.
Attorney
Focused on Real Estate. Focused on You. A solo law firm focused on providing high quality legal services for those in the real estate and construction industries.
2013-2015
Greenstein & Associates
Attorney
A mid-sized law firm that represented banks, mortgage servicing companies, and others in the financial services and real estate industries.
Commentary on legal issues related to real estate, investing, and construction law in Kansas and Missouri. This blog is associated with the RealEstateLaw.Live video podcast that will be launching in early 2020.
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As a small business attorney, a question I often hear is — do I need a lawyer to form an LLC? The answer to this question is no. Forming an LLC is an easy process that involves completing a simple form and paying a fee to the state. However, the better question is — how do I...Read More
How to Remove a Buyer under a Contract for Deed
The legal process for removing a lessee/purchaser under a contract for deed will depend on the language of the contract for deed and what contributions the borrower has made towards the purchase price. As the lessee/purchaser is leasing the property, the default process would be to file an “unlawful detainer” action and to remove the...Read More
Rick Davis Named Fellow of Construction Lawyers Society of America
Kansas City attorney Rick Davis, of the Levy Craig Law Firm, has been selected as an Associate Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. Rick is an attorney who practices exclusively in the areas of real estate and construction law. Rick is a member of the council for the American Bar Association Real Property,...Read More
What is Mediation?
A mediation is an informal meeting with a third party to see if a settlement can be reached. How it generally works is that we will usually start with all of the parties in the same room so that the mediator can go over the terms of the mediation and some basic ground rules. The...Read More
Removing Text Messages from your Phone for Litigation
If you have text messages with the other parties that you need to get off of your phone, here are a few ideas on how you can do this: Software for Text Messages There are several ways to get text messages off your phone. The traditional method is to take a screenshot of the text...Read More
How to Extinguish Redemption Rights
In Kansas, a borrower is not immediately removed from a property after the foreclosure sale. Instead, the borrower is provided a redemption period, which is a period of time that the borrower can continue to live in the home or rent the home to other parties. The purpose of the redemption period is to provide...Read More
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Seller Disclosure Mediation is an informal process where all the parties are placed into rooms in the same building and a third party (the mediator) goes from room to room with settlement offers until a resolution can be reached or one of the parties ends the mediation. This process is very effective at resolving disputes...Read More
What is a Deposition?
A deposition is an interview, outside of the courtroom, where the opposing party can ask you questions under oath, and that will be recorded either by video and/or a court reporter. An attorney can (and should) be present during a deposition; however, there are strict rules on what the attorney can and cannot say during...Read More
What are Requests for Production
Requests for Production are written requests for a party to provide documents, photos, videos, or other tangible items to the requesting party. These requests are used to ensure that all relevant information is obtained before trial. What is Discovery? Discovery is the stage in litigation where parties can request information from each other or third-parties...Read More
