Atty. Dennis J. Canning

Atty. Dennis J. Canning

Dennis J. Canning is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, aged and aging and 1 other area of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 35 yrs experience 35 year
Call (816) 292-7020 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Dennis J. Canning at a glance

Dennis J. Canning is an U.S. Soc. Sec. Admn. based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1991). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1991) and New York University (M.P.A. St., 1979). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dennis J. Canning is a lawyer practicing litigation, labor and employment, aged and aging and 1 other area of law
  • Dennis received a M.P.A. degree from New York University in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Dennis practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis J. Canning's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis J. Canning 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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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Dennis J. Canning is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Missouri →

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Dennis J. Canning

Where is Dennis J. Canning's law office located?
Dennis J. Canning's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis J. Canning handle?
Dennis J. Canning focuses on employment, ssd, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Dennis J. Canning practiced law?
Dennis J. Canning has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Dennis J. Canning go to law school?
Dennis J. Canning earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (M.P.A. St., 1979).
How can I contact Dennis J. Canning for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1991
M.P.A. St.
New York University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1991

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