Rebecca D. Martin

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 advises clients on wills, trusts, and comprehensive estate planning to protect and grow their assets for the long term. She uses a meticulous, strategy-driven approach to help families and business owners secure their financial futures while reducing legal exposure and minimizing estate and tax liabilities.

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

• 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)

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