Atty. Bernard Allen Garner

Atty. Bernard Allen Garner

Bernard Allen Garner is a lawyer practicing municipal law, cable television law, construction claims and 17 other areas of law. Bernard received a B.S.P.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Independence Independence 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About Bernard Allen Garner at a glance

Bernard Allen Garner is a City Counselor based in Independence, Missouri. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, workers comp, and poa. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1977). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1977) and University of Missouri (B.S.P.A., 1973). Serands clients in Independence, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernard Allen Garner is a lawyer practicing municipal law, cable television law, construction claims and 17 other areas of law
  • Bernard received a B.S.P.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Bernard practices in Independence, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard Allen Garner's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Bernard Allen Garner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Bernard Allen Garner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Bernard Allen Garner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Bernard Allen Garner is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Power of Attorney

Bernard Allen Garner is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Independence 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 Bernard Allen Garner

Where is Bernard Allen Garner's law office located?
Bernard Allen Garner's law practice is located in Independence, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard Allen Garner handle?
Bernard Allen Garner focuses on employment, business, real estate, workers comp, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Bernard Allen Garner practiced law?
Bernard Allen Garner has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Bernard Allen Garner go to law school?
Bernard Allen Garner earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S.P.A., 1973).
How can I contact Bernard Allen Garner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 1977
B.S.P.A.
University of Missouri
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1977

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