Atty. Douglas Sargent Beck

Atty. Douglas Sargent Beck

Douglas Sargent Beck is a lawyer practicing torts, intellectual property litigation, insurance and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Sargent Beck at a glance

Douglas Sargent Beck is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2000), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (2001). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Duke University (B.S. Physics, 1993). Active member of Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Sargent Beck is a lawyer practicing torts, intellectual property litigation, insurance and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Douglas practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Sargent Beck's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Douglas Sargent Beck is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas Sargent Beck is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 Douglas Sargent Beck

Where is Douglas Sargent Beck's law office located?
Douglas Sargent Beck's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Sargent Beck handle?
Douglas Sargent Beck focuses on personal injury, ip, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Douglas Sargent Beck practiced law?
Douglas Sargent Beck has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Douglas Sargent Beck go to law school?
Douglas Sargent Beck earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Physics, 1993).
How can I contact Douglas Sargent Beck for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law
- 2000
B.S. Physics
Duke University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2001

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