Barbara E. Hecht

Experienced Attorney Serving Overland Park and Kansas City At the law firm of Barbara E. Hecht, P.C., we have dedicated our careers to the study and practice of Kansas, Missouri and federal law. Attorney Barbara E. Hecht brings over 45 years of practice experience to every case that comes across her desk. AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and a formidable presence in courtrooms throughout the region, Barbara has built a reputation for excellence in law and dedication to client service. She regularly appears in the Circuit courts for Clay, Jackson and Platte Counties in Missouri, and the District courts of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in Kansas. She is also licensed at the U.S. Supreme Court. Awards and Honors Honors AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell (Top Rated) The Barrister

• Owner

• Oppenheimer Industries, Inc., General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, 1972 - 1981
• Oppenheimer Industries, Inc., Assistant Counsel, 1971 - 1972

• Greater KC HLA, 2003 - 2006
• President of District West (20) of WRJ, 2003 - 2005
• Member, NCJW
• Member, Board of Directors & Co-Coordinator of Membership of Kansas City Chapter of Hadassah, 2006 - 2008

• Missouri, 1971
• Kansas, 2006
• U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 1982
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2006

• Kansas Bar Association (Family Law; Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law; and Solo & Small Firm)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 1976 - 1980 (Co-Chairman)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, 1980 - 1981 (Chairman, Real Estate Committee)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Co-Chairman, Volunteer Attorney Project VAP)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Member, Family Law, General Practice, Benefits Committees)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Member, Fee Dispute Committee)
• American Bar Association, Corporation Section (Member)
• American Bar Association, Banking and Business Law Section (Member)
• American Bar Association, Real Property Section (Member)
• American Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section (Member)
• American Bar Association, 1976 - 1980 (Chair, Project Advocate)
• American Bar Association, 1979 - 1981 (Special Criminal Editor)
• American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division (Member)
• American Bar Association, International Law, 1971 - 1981 (Member)
• Collaborative Law Institute of Kansas (Member)
• Collaborative Law Institute of Missouri (Practitioner)
• Prepaid Legal Institute (Member)
• Johnson County Bar Association (Member)
• Kansas Bar Association (Member)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Vice Chair, Volunteer Attorneys Project)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Member; Family Law Committee Member)
• Clay County Bar Association (Member)
• Missouri Bar Association (Member; Family Law Committee & Solo and Small Firm Committee Member)
• ARAG Legal (Panel Attorney)
• Prepaid Legal (Panel Attorney)
• Hyatt Legal Plans (Panel Attorney)
• The Missouri Bar, Young Lawyers Division, 1976 - 1978 (Co-Chairman, Criminal Committee)
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Fellow)
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Missouri Chapter