Rebein Brothers Tag: Western Kansas Attorney

In the rural Kansas counties, the District Judge will travel to the small counties in the district usually once a month. Routine business is handled on a “docket” where the Judge will call the docket, case by case, and the lawyers will inform the judge of the status of the case. Minor hearings might also…

From time to time, I will hear someone say: “What we need in this country is a little common sense.” I know you’ve all heard it too. I think I know what they mean and I don’t disagree with the notion. But may I suggest that we can do with a little “uncommon sense” too.…

When we think of approval rating’s we usually think about politicians. Right now the Kansas Governor and the President have approval ratings in the low 30’s. A politician can feel good if 50% of the people approve of the job they are doing. You know I pride myself as a Country Lawyer and we struggle…

Melvin Droste passed away the other day. He was 81 years old. His obituary noted that he was a lineman. That does’t tell the whole story. Mr. Droste was a big man, well over 6 foot. He was an expert lineman and a real leader. As I recall, he had his own crew. Somewhat late…

I find it hard to watch interviews of politicians and its almost impossible to watch political debates. This is because I have been trained as a country lawyer. Country lawyers have a code. First, as a Lawyer, your word is your bond. In Kansas, and especially rural Kansas, lawyers deal with each other over and…