Atty. B. John Readey

Atty. B. John Readey

B. John Readey is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, private client and 3 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 58 yrs experience 58 year
Call (816) 379-3013 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About B. John Readey at a glance

B. John Readey is a Senior Counsel based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1968). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D. University, 1968) and Yale University (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • B. John Readey is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, private client and 3 other areas of law
  • B. received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • B. practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

B. John Readey's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

B. John Readey is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

B. John Readey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

B. John Readey is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

B. John Readey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

B. John Readey is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Missouri →

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 B. John Readey

Where is B. John Readey's law office located?
B. John Readey's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does B. John Readey handle?
B. John Readey focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has B. John Readey practiced law?
B. John Readey has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did B. John Readey go to law school?
B. John Readey earned their education at (J.D. University, 1968); (B.A., 1965).
How can I contact B. John Readey for a consultation?
You can contact B. John Readey 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 B. John Readey received?
B. John Readey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1968
B.A.
Yale University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1968

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