Atty. Benjamin Paul Kates

Atty. Benjamin Paul Kates

Benjamin Paul Kates is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, automobile accident liability and trucking liability, defective construction and construction site accidents and 3 other areas of law. Benjamin received a B.S. degree from Buena Vista University in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years.

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Profile Summary

About Benjamin Paul Kates at a glance

Benjamin Paul Kates is an Associate based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Wuestling & James, L.C.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2013), Illinois (2014), and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri (2014). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2013) and Buena Vista University (B.S. Criminal, 2008). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Benjamin Paul Kates is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, automobile accident liability and trucking liability, defective construction and construction site accidents and 3 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a B.S. degree from Buena Vista University in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Benjamin practices at Wuestling & James, L.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Paul Kates's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Benjamin Paul Kates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Product Liability

Benjamin Paul Kates is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 St. Louis 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 Benjamin Paul Kates

Where is Benjamin Paul Kates's law office located?
Benjamin Paul Kates's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Wuestling & James, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Paul Kates handle?
Benjamin Paul Kates focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Benjamin Paul Kates practiced law?
Benjamin Paul Kates has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Benjamin Paul Kates go to law school?
Benjamin Paul Kates earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S. Criminal, 2008).
How can I contact Benjamin Paul Kates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2013
B.S. Criminal
Buena Vista University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2013
Illinois
Admitted: 2014
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 2014

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