Barber Emerson LC

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law Construction Law Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Land Use and Zoning Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Topeka.

Biography

Mark A. Andersen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.

Mark A., who practices law in Lawrence, Kansas, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barber Emerson LC

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Bethany College (Lindsborg), B/A, graduated 1980
  • University of Kansas, Law, graduated 1990

  • Kansas, Kansas Bar Association
  • Missouri, The Missouri Bar

  • American College of Real Estate Lawyers - Fellow
  • American College of Mortgage Attorneys - Fellow
  • Kansas Electronic Recording Commission - Secretary
  • Kansas Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers - Member
  • Kansas, Kansas Bar Association
  • Missouri, The Missouri Bar
  • American College of Real Estate Lawyers - Fellow
  • American College of Mortgage Attorneys - Fellow
  • Kansas Electronic Recording Commission - Secretary
  • Kansas Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers - Member
  • Bethany College (Lindsborg), B/A, graduated 1980
  • University of Kansas, Law, graduated 1990

Client Testimonials

Mark is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who takes a strong interest in all legal dealings brought to him. He works aggressively on behalf of his clients to produce a positive outcome, yet works hard to understand and resolve any opposition to his issues.

Mark Andersen has an outstanding knowledge of the subject matter, with the ability to explain all options. He has excellent communications on follow up for all matters. He is probably the best real estate attorney in the state.

Mr. Andersen is a very responsive, intelligent, and thorough attorney in every aspect of his duties as your legal counsel. He is very understanding of real estate law and is a very good communicator. Mr. Andersen is active in the Lawrence community and is seen as a leader in our community.

Mark Gonzales (Capital City Bank)

Mark provides outstanding advice, making you feel your matter is the only matter he is currently working on, and is incredibly responsive.

Bradley Burnside (U.S. Bank)

Lawrence, KS

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Real Estate Law, Topeka (2026)
  • Real Estate Law, Topeka (2024)
  • Real Estate Law, Topeka (2022)
  • Real Estate Law, Topeka (2020)
  • Real Estate Law, Topeka (2016)
  • Real Estate Law, Kansas City, KS (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Criminal Defense: General Practice
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • DUI / DWI Defense
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • Commercial
  • Condemnation
  • Construction
  • Contract
  • Development
  • Eminent Domain
  • Finance
  • Foreclosures
  • Tax
  • Tax Certiorari
Awards:
  • Kansas Bar Association Outstanding Service Award (2018)

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