Atty. David Barclay Thorne

Atty. David Barclay Thorne

David Barclay Thorne is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About David Barclay Thorne at a glance

David Barclay Thorne is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1993), Kansas (1994), and Florida U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2009). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D., 1993) and Texas Christian University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Barclay Thorne is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability litigation
  • David received a B.A. degree from Texas Christian University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • David practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

David Barclay Thorne's Areas of Practice

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

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.

David Barclay Thorne is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

David Barclay Thorne is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 David Barclay Thorne

Where is David Barclay Thorne's law office located?
David Barclay Thorne'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 David Barclay Thorne handle?
David Barclay Thorne focuses on personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has David Barclay Thorne practiced law?
David Barclay Thorne has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David Barclay Thorne go to law school?
David Barclay Thorne earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact David Barclay Thorne for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David Barclay Thorne received?
David Barclay Thorne's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1993
B.A.
Texas Christian University
- 1989

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1993
Kansas
Admitted: 1994
Florida U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2009

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