Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Leawood, KS · 58+ Years Experience
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About Daniel J. Matula at a Glance
Daniel J. Matula is a Member based in Leawood, Kansas, practicing at Daniel J. Matula. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1968), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1989), and Kansas (1993). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1968) and St. Louis University (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan and Kansas Bar Associations The Missouri Bar The American Association of Justice Missouri Trial Lawyers Association Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Leawood, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel J. Matula
- Mr. Daniel J. Matula is a lawyer practicing nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, wrongful death and 2 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.S. degree from St. Louis University in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Daniel practices at Daniel J. Matula in Leawood, KS
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel J. Matula's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel J. Matula handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Leawood.
Medical Malpractice in Leawood
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Daniel J. Matula is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Kansas →
Wrongful Death in Leawood
Daniel J. Matula is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Kansas →
Personal Injury in Leawood
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.
Daniel J. Matula is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →
Workers Compensation in Leawood
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Daniel J. Matula is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kansas →
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect in Leawood
Daniel J. Matula is one of 5,947 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Kansas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Leawood
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Leawood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Leawood Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Leawood-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Leawood Choose Daniel J. Matula
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel J. Matula's practice in the field of medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and nursing home.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel J. Matula brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, and U.S. Supreme Court, Daniel J. Matula can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury, Daniel J. Matula can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Leawood
A Leawood-based practice means Daniel J. Matula attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel J. Matula Handles in Leawood
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel J. Matula has experience with under Kansas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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