About
Rebecca D. Martin is a seasoned attorney with over three decades of experience in tax law, estate planning, and corporate transactions. Her practice centers on representing individuals and companies before the IRS and state tax authorities, helping clients navigate income, employment, and business tax challenges with clarity and confidence.
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Colorado State University (1982). She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1985, followed by a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1989. Her academic foundation supports her focus on complex legal and tax matters.
Rebecca represents clients in matters involving wills, trusts, and strategic estate planning, ensuring long-term protection of assets. Her detailed approach has been a guiding force for families and business owners working to secure their financial futures while minimizing legal and tax risks.
Rebecca has earned recognition for her excellence in legal service. She is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers. She was named to the 2021 POWER List in Missouri Tax Law and has received the Client Distinction Award, reflecting her client-centered approach.
Rebecca is a qualified Civil Mediator under Missouri Supreme Court Rule 17, with advanced training in Domestic Relations Mediation. She has also contributed leadership in professional associations, including chairing the Tax Law Committee and serving as president of the Business Law Section for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association.
Rebecca D. Martin continues to serve her clients with clarity and professionalism in every area of her practice. Her commitment to helping individuals and businesses manage complex legal matters with integrity remains the cornerstone of her distinguished legal career.
Law Office Affiliations
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Shareholder, McDowell Rice Smith & Buchanan, PC
- Member, Kansas Bar Association
- Member, Missouri Bar Association
- Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Association of Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City
- Member, National Association of Women Business Owners
Licensed State
- Missouri
- Kansas
- Colorado
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Masters of Law (LLM) - University of Kansas School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Awards & Badges






- Banking & Finance
- Contracts And Agreements
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Tax
- Commercial Real Estate
- Litigation
- Probate
- Wills And Living Wills




