M. Spencer Cook, Associate at McDowell Rice Law

M. Spencer Cook

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


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Ronald S. Bronstein

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


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Stuart E. Bodker

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


Colby L. Rieke, Shareholder and Executive Board Member

Colby L. Rieke

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


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Hugh L. Marshall

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


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Thomas R. Buchanan

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


Jason E. Buchanan, photo

Jason L. Buchanan

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


R. Pete Smith, photo

R. Pete Smith

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved


Headshot of Scott A. Long, a Shareholder at McDowell Rice Smith Buchanan Law

Scott A. Long

 

Practice Areas

623,637,635


Biography

Spencer Cook is a newly admitted attorney who practices civil litigation with a focus on Construction and Architect/Engineer Law and Intellectual Property. Spencer has a background in chemical engineering and chemistry, which, prior to his legal career, he used to advise clients on their experimental and manufacturing processes and to provide creative solutions for their laboratory and production needs. Through his practice, Spencer leverages his technical expertise to assist clients with matters involving highly technical/complex scientific or engineering issues. Spencer has experience handling various types of civil litigation, including design professional and other construction litigation, professional liability, tort matters, breach of contract, and other business litigation.


Education

Washburn University School of Law (J.D., 2024)

University of Kansas (B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2019)


Bar Admissions

Missouri

Memberships: Missouri Bar,Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association,Johnson County Bar Association

 



605 W 47th Street, Skelly Building, Suite 350, Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 753-5400

McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, P.C. All Rights Reserved