Rick Davis - Topeka, KS
Attorney at TopCity Defense
Residential Real Estate Lawyers in Topeka, KS
1035 SW Gage Blvd Suite 200 Topeka, KS 66604
Topeka Residential Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 09/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Residential Real Estate
Litigation: 30%
Attorney Information
Overview
Even as a teenager, Rick opened every newspaper to the real estate section first.
He’s still passionate about the industry today because he recognizes that real estate is at the core for most people and for every city. For many, a home is their largest and most significant investment. For others, real estate is one of the best ways to gain wealth through investing. Commercial developers help shape the environment we live in by attracting new businesses that strengthen local communities. Contractors renovate old, dated properties, restoring their value and improving neighborhoods.
Rick’s focus on and commitment to real estate makes him the attorney of choice for mid-sized investors, contractors and commercial developers. Having personally invested in real estate and as a regular attendee at Kansas City-area real estate investor meetings and events, Rick is familiar with the unique challenges industry professionals face. This understanding allows him to provide his clients the best and most practical solutions to their issues, taking both legal and non-legal factors into consideration.
“Often, the best solutions are not the most expensive or legally intensive options,” Rick said. “By recognizing what could be, rather than just what needs to be done, I deliver creative solutions that create win-wins so all parties can move on with business.”
Besides being acknowledged by clients for his in-depth real estate experience, Rick has been recognized by the legal industry at a far earlier stage in his career than is typical. In 2019, he was named an associate fellow in the Construction Lawyers Society of America. In 2017, he was named a fellow in the American Bar Foundation and also received Martindale-Hubbell’s AV rating, the highest granted under the 150-year-old rating system, which is considered the gold standard in attorney rankings.
Because Martindale-Hubbell’s assessments are based on other attorneys’ reviews – including those at the partner and managing partner levels across the country –Rick’s rating underscores the confidence clients place in him.
“Earning the respect of peers ensures a more productive working relationship with opposing attorneys,” Rick said. “For clients, this means legal solutions come more quickly and easily. The Martindale-Hubbell rating demonstrates that, based on the evaluation of other attorneys who know how to determine the effectiveness of legal work, clients can count on me to provide sound counsel and do what’s right for them.”
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Martindale Hubbell AV-Peer Rating, 2016 - 2017
- Prestige.com Best Real Estate Law Firms in Kansas City, 2016
- US Air Force J.A.G. Letter for Recongition, 2011
- CALI Excellence for the Future (Legal Writing, Analysis and Research), 2009 - 2010
- CALI Excellence for the Future (Civil Procedure), 2009
- Avvo, “Superb” 10 out of 10 Rating
- Expertise.com, “Best Real Estate Law Firms in Kansas City”
- Lawyers.com, “5” out of “5” client reviews
- American Bar Foundation Fello, 2017 - Present
- Association Fellow, Construction Law Society of America
Education
Legal Education
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Washburn University School of Law,
Topeka,
Kansas
J.D.
Honors: summa cum laude
Law Journal: Washburn Law Journal, Managing Editor, 2010 - 2011
Non Legal Education
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University of Kansas,
Lawrence,
Kansas, 2012
B.S.
Major: Political Science - Colby Community College
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Greenstein & Associates, Managing Partner
- Morris Laing Evans Brock and Kennedy, Law Clerk
- United States Air Force JAG, Intern
- United States District Court for the District of Kansas, Extern, Hon. Eric A. Melgren
Languages
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English (Primary)
Classes and Seminars
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Commercial Leasing Tips for Small Business Owners, Johnson County Business, 2016
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The CFPB and Practical Tips for Your Practice, Palm Beach County, 2015
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Foreclosure Trends and Re-Occuring Issues, Wingspan Portfolio Advisors, 2015
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CFPB Compliance Guidlines, Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, 2015
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Resolving Boundary Disputes, HalfMoon Education, December 6, 2017
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Defining Trespass and Adverse Possession, HalfMoon Education, December 6, 2017
- Ethics for Construction Lawyers, NBI Seminars, May 17, 2018
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer, Children’s Ministry at Heartland Community Church
Representative Clients
Bank of America
Ocwen Loan Servicing
Lumber Liquidators
Schaedler Enterprises
Wells Fargo
Representative Cases
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In re Abengoa Bioenergy Biomass of
- Citation: 2016 Bankr. LEXIS 2139 (2016).
- Court: U.S. Bankruptcy
- Serial Number: 16-10446
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Abengoa Bioenergy Biomass of Kan., LLC v.
- Citation: 2016 Bankr. LEXIS 2288 (2016)
- Court: 10th Circuit
- Serial Number: KS-16-012
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Doran Law Office v. Stonehouse Rentals, Inc.
- Citation: 2017 U.S.App. LEXIS 2082 (2017)
- Court: 10th Circuit Court
- Serial Number: 15-3303
Published Works
Articles
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5 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Attorney, Owners.com, November 6, 2016
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Learn These Basic Rules of Seller Disclosure So You Don’t Get Sued, Realtor.com, September 20, 2016
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Bad Neighbors, and Other Nightmares You Might Need to Disclose to Buyers, Realtor.com, July 28, 2016
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9 Things You Should Look for in a Mentor, Recruiter.com, February 11, 2016
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Is Your Restaurant at Risk for A Chipotle-Scale Outbreak?, Kabbage.com, February 11, 2016
- Commercial Leasing Tips for First Time Restauranteurs, Pizza Today, February 1, 2016
- Do You Need a Lawyer at the Mortgage Closing?, MortgageLoan.com, February 1, 2016
Bar Admissions
- Kansas
- Missouri
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Kansas
- U.S. District Court District of Kansas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, YLS, 2017 - Present (District Representative, Kansas and Missouri)
- Kansas Bar Association YLS, 2016 - 2017 (Legislative Liason)
- Missouri Bar Association, 2016 - Present (Member)
- Johnson County Bar Association, 2016 - Present (Member)
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Contact
1035 SW Gage Blvd
Suite 200
Topeka, KS 66604
Phone Number: 785-670-8786
Website: http://www.rickdavislegal.com/blog
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