Overview

Rich Laney focuses his practice in the areas of real estate, corporate transactions, and business law.

In his real estate practice, Rich assists clients in a wide variety of real estate matters ranging from commercial leasing to acquisitions, sales, and development. Rich has significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, and guiding clients through all aspects of a real estate transaction.

Rich additionally assists clients on corporate mergers and acquisitions, where he negotiates and drafts deal documents, including purchase and sale agreements, disclosure schedules, closing and ancillary documents, and conducting due diligence reviews.

Education

Saint Louis University, J.D., cum laude; 2018

  • Dean’s Scholar
  • Dean’s Scholarship
  • Dean’s List
  • Academic Resource Center Teaching Fellow

University of Kansas, B.S. Economics

  • National Society for Collegiate Scholars
  • Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
Community Involvement
  • Young Leaders Board, The Buddy Fund (2021-present)
Awards
  • Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch (2026)
    • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
    • Real Estate Law
Publications & Presentations
  • Co-author, “Commercial Lease Extensions: Recent Missouri Case Law and Practical Considerations” St. Louis Bar Journal (Winter 2023).