Atty. David L. West
David L. West is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law.
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David L. West is a trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1962). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1962) and Princeton University (A.B., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David L. West is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
- David received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1959, and has been licensed for 64 years
- David practices in Kansas City, MO
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David L. West is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
David L. West is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David L. West is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
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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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