Atty. Douglas B. Kays

Atty. Douglas B. Kays

Douglas B. Kays is a lawyer practicing administrative law, aged and aging, alternative dispute resolution.

Springfield Springfield 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas B. Kays at a glance

Douglas B. Kays is an Exec. Dir. based in Springfield, Missouri. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on government and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1972). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1972) and University of Missouri at Kansas City (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas B. Kays is a lawyer practicing administrative law, aged and aging, alternative dispute resolution
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Douglas practices in Springfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas B. Kays's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas B. Kays handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Douglas B. Kays is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Springfield 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 Douglas B. Kays

Where is Douglas B. Kays's law office located?
Douglas B. Kays's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas B. Kays handle?
Douglas B. Kays focuses on government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Douglas B. Kays practiced law?
Douglas B. Kays has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Douglas B. Kays go to law school?
Douglas B. Kays earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Douglas B. Kays for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas B. Kays received?
Douglas B. Kays's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1972
B.A.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1968

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1972

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