Atty. David Alan Gellis

Atty. David Alan Gellis

David Alan Gellis is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, bankruptcy, civil rights and 7 other areas of law. David received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About David Alan Gellis at a glance

David Alan Gellis is a Shareholder based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Manz Swanson Hall Fogarty & Gellis, P.C.. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, workers comp, slip & fall, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (2003), Missouri U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2006), and Kansas (2011). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of South Carolina (B.S., 1998). Active member of Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Alan Gellis is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, bankruptcy, civil rights and 7 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from University of South Carolina in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • David practices at Manz Swanson Hall Fogarty & Gellis, P.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

David Alan Gellis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Alan Gellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

David Alan Gellis is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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.

David Alan Gellis is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David Alan Gellis is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

David Alan Gellis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 David Alan Gellis

Where is David Alan Gellis's law office located?
David Alan Gellis's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Manz Swanson Hall Fogarty & Gellis, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Alan Gellis handle?
David Alan Gellis focuses on bankruptcy, workers comp, slip & fall, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Alan Gellis practiced law?
David Alan Gellis has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did David Alan Gellis go to law school?
David Alan Gellis earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 1998).
How can I contact David Alan Gellis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2003
B.S.
University of South Carolina
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2003
Missouri U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2006
Kansas
Admitted: 2011

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