Atty. Leanne Deshong

Atty. Leanne Deshong

Leanne Deshong is a lawyer practicing products liability, pharmaceutical/medical device litigation, international litigation and 1 other area of law. Leanne received a B.S. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

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Profile Summary

About Leanne Deshong at a glance

Leanne Deshong is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1983), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1989), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. S (1989). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1983) and Northwest Missouri State University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Leanne Deshong is a lawyer practicing products liability, pharmaceutical/medical device litigation, international litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Leanne received a B.S. degree from Northwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Leanne practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Leanne Deshong's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leanne Deshong handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leanne Deshong

Where is Leanne Deshong's law office located?
Leanne Deshong's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leanne Deshong handle?
Leanne Deshong focuses on business, product liability, litigation, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Leanne Deshong practiced law?
Leanne Deshong has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Leanne Deshong go to law school?
Leanne Deshong earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Leanne Deshong for a consultation?
You can contact Leanne Deshong directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Leanne Deshong received?
Leanne Deshong's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1983
B.S.
Northwest Missouri State University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. S
Admitted: 1989
Texas
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2005

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