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Barber Emerson, L.C.

United States 2025
12
Metro Rankings
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General Information

17
Practice Areas
5
Individuals recognized in Best Lawyers
Year founded: 1935
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Overview

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Established in 1934 in Lawrence, Kansas, the law firm of Barber Emerson, L.C. is one of the of the oldest and most respected law firms in the State of Kansas. Our attorneys have represented clients throughout the midwest in both routine and highly complex real estate, business, estate planning, family law, and litigation matters.

While we offer the specialized legal experience and expertise comparable to much larger firms, we also possess the personal service and practical business traits of a smaller firm.

Rankings

Barber Emerson, L.C. is metro ranked in 12 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Topeka
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Topeka
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 2 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Family Law Mediation
Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 3 for Family Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Family Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation - Banking and Finance
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Barber Emerson, L.C. has 5 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Barber Emerson, L.C. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Main Location

Lawrence, KS
1211 Massachusetts Street
P.O. Box 667
Lawrence, KS 66044-3351
United States
785-843-6600 Get Directions
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