Atty. Derek Harold MacKay

Atty. Derek Harold MacKay

Derek Harold MacKay is a lawyer practicing commercial, fraud, wrongful termination and 6 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Harold MacKay at a glance

Derek Harold MacKay is an Associate based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Brown & James, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, business, product liability, theft, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2006) and Kansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Mi (2007). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Kansas (B.A. Economics, 2003). Active member of Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations KCMBA National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators University of Missouri at Kansas City-Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Harold MacKay is a lawyer practicing commercial, fraud, wrongful termination and 6 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Derek practices at Brown & James, P.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Harold MacKay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Harold MacKay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Product Liability

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Theft & Property Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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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 Derek Harold MacKay

Where is Derek Harold MacKay's law office located?
Derek Harold MacKay's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Brown & James, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Harold MacKay handle?
Derek Harold MacKay focuses on wrongful termination, business, product liability, theft, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Derek Harold MacKay practiced law?
Derek Harold MacKay has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Derek Harold MacKay go to law school?
Derek Harold MacKay earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Economics, 2003).
How can I contact Derek Harold MacKay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 2006
B.A. Economics
University of Kansas
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2006
Kansas U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Mi
Admitted: 2007

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