Atty. Christopher M. McDonald

Atty. Christopher M. McDonald

Christopher M. McDonald is a lawyer practicing environmental law, products liability, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher M. McDonald at a glance

Christopher M. McDonald is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on chapter 13, personal injury, bankruptcy, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1989), Kansas (1990), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1990). Educated at University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher M. McDonald is a lawyer practicing environmental law, products liability, toxic torts and 4 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Christopher practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher M. McDonald's Areas of Practice

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

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Christopher M. McDonald is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Christopher M. McDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Christopher M. McDonald is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →

Construction Law

Christopher M. McDonald is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Christopher M. McDonald 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 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 Christopher M. McDonald

Where is Christopher M. McDonald's law office located?
Christopher M. McDonald'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 Christopher M. McDonald handle?
Christopher M. McDonald focuses on chapter 13, personal injury, bankruptcy, construction, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Christopher M. McDonald practiced law?
Christopher M. McDonald has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Christopher M. McDonald go to law school?
Christopher M. McDonald earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Christopher M. McDonald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin School of Law
- 1989
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1989
Kansas
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1990

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