Atty. Andrew Douglas Carpenter

Atty. Andrew Douglas Carpenter

Andrew Douglas Carpenter is a lawyer practicing products liability, class action defense, international litigation and 2 other areas of law. Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew Douglas Carpenter at a glance

Andrew Douglas Carpenter is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on class action, product liability, litigation, appellate, and international. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1994), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1994), Missouri (1996), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Sixth, Eighth and El (1999). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Andrew Douglas Carpenter is a lawyer practicing products liability, class action defense, international litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Andrew practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Douglas Carpenter's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Andrew Douglas Carpenter

Where is Andrew Douglas Carpenter's law office located?
Andrew Douglas Carpenter'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 Andrew Douglas Carpenter handle?
Andrew Douglas Carpenter focuses on class action, product liability, litigation, appellate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Andrew Douglas Carpenter practiced law?
Andrew Douglas Carpenter has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Andrew Douglas Carpenter go to law school?
Andrew Douglas Carpenter earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Andrew Douglas Carpenter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Sixth, Eighth and El
Admitted: 1999

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