Atty. David Stephen Lockett

Atty. David Stephen Lockett

David Stephen Lockett is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, health care, employment law. David received a degree from University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom in 1992, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Overland Park Overland Park 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About David Stephen Lockett at a glance

David Stephen Lockett is a Shareholder based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Kansas (2005) and Missouri (2006). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas (J.D., 2005) and University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom (B.Sc. Honors, 1992). Active member of Johnson County and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Stephen Lockett is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, health care, employment law
  • David received a degree from University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom in 1992, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • David practices at McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

David Stephen Lockett's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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

David Stephen Lockett is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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 Overland Park 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Stephen Lockett

Where is David Stephen Lockett's law office located?
David Stephen Lockett's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Stephen Lockett handle?
David Stephen Lockett focuses on employment, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has David Stephen Lockett practiced law?
David Stephen Lockett has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did David Stephen Lockett go to law school?
David Stephen Lockett earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.Sc. Honors, 1992).
How can I contact David Stephen Lockett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas
- 2005
B.Sc. Honors
University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 2005
Missouri
Admitted: 2006

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