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Richard H. Seaton, Sr.
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Richard H. Seaton, Sr.

4.5
5 reviews

410 Humboldt Street, Manhattan, KS 66502

Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Probate and Estate Planning and 2 more

About Richard H. Seaton, Sr.

Dick Seaton is the firm’s senior partner, with 50 years experience in the state and federal courts. He concentrates in employment and school law, probate and estate planning, workers compensation and commercial and civil litigation. He carries the highest rating (AV) from Martindale-Hubbell.

Mr. Seaton has considerable appellate experience before the Tenth Circuit and the Kansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Appearing twice in the U.S. Supreme Court, he most recently successfully represented the Plaintiff in Umbehr v. County Commissioners, a free speech case. As a result of that case, he was named a lawyer of the year by Lawyers Weekly U.S.A. Mr. Seaton is also listed in 20th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Who's Who in America.

Dick was for many years the general counsel for Kansas State University, where he handled cases relating to civil rights, employment, constitutional and administrative law. He also serves on the Board of Editors of the Kansas Bar Journal, and is a former chairman.

Practice Areas:

Civil Litigation; Employment Law; Probate and Estate Planning; Commercial Law; School Law, Workers Compensation

Education:

A.B. Harvard College (1959); L.L.B. Harvard Law School (1963).

Publications:

Affirmative Action at the Crossroads, 36 Washburn L.J. 248; Age Discrimination in Employment, 55 J. Kan. Bar Assn. 17; Survey of Municipal Law, 27 Kan. L. Rev. 269.

 

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3.8
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 23, 2012
Hired Attorney

I had 2 driving on suspended charges & on the 3rd he was able to get it down to driving on a non-valid license, instead of 3 months in jail I only got sentenced to 12 days with no probation.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 14, 2011
Hired Attorney

Richard Seaton was prompt and professional. I felt I was in good hands as he is very experienced and knowledgeable.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
December 15, 2011
Hired Attorney

He was open and responsive to our suggestions. He provided frank counsel about our legal situation and the chances of our case in court. His assessment of the judge assigned to our case, as well as the opposing counsel, and their likely reactions to it was pretty accurate, indicating he has a good knowledge of his colleagues, and prepared us for court accordingly. While strongly committed to our position, he encouraged us to maintain a realistic attitude given the law and the judge.

 
General Practice
Posted by anonymous
June 26, 2013
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Richard tends to try to over charge at times, but if you know the true extent of your issue , you must let him know in advance to get a fair price

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
June 28, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Law
  • Education Law 1
    • School Law
  • Other 2
    • Employment Law
    • Probate and Estate Planning

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Seaton Law Offices, LLP
  • Additional Links
    https://manhattankansasattorney.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1963, Kansas
    U.S. District for Kansas
    Eighth and Tenth Circuits
    U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Kansas and American Bar Associations
    Kansas Association for Justice
    Fellow, American Bar Foundation
    Board of Editors of Kansas Bar Journal.
    Bar Fellowship
    American Bar Foundation.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Harvard Law School
    Class of 1963
    LL.B.
    Other Education
    Harvard College
    Class of 1959
    A.B.

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Partner at Seaton Law Offices, LLP
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5 reviews

410 Humboldt StreetManhattan, KS 66502U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Richard H. Seaton, Sr. was admitted in 1963 to the State of Kansas.
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    Yes, Richard H. Seaton, Sr. has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Richard H. Seaton, Sr. offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
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    Yes, Richard H. Seaton, Sr. will accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Seaton Law Offices, LLP was established in 1971.

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