Atty. Eric Scott Playter
Eric practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death. For nearly a decade following law school Eric practiced civil defense litigation, representing some of the largest insurance companies, corporations, and companies in the Midwest.
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Eric Scott Playter is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practforg at Playter Trial Lawyers. They haand 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2006) and Kansas (2007). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 2006) and University of Missouri, Columbia (B.S. Biology, 2002). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Eric practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a focus on serious personal injury and wrongful death
- For nearly a decade following law school Eric practiced civil defense litigation, representing some of the largest insurance companies, corporations, and companies in the Midwest
- In doing so, he honed his talents and skills as an attorney
- The experience provided him with invaluable insight and experience as to how these entities operate, how they perceive those that have been injured, and how to effectively pursue compensation through the claim, lawsuit, and trial process
- Today, Eric’s practice is dedicated almost exclusively to representing individual clients who have been injured or experienced other catastrophic loss or damage as result of someone else's negligence
- Eric represents people involved in motor vehicle collisions, trucking accidents, nursing home negligence, professional malpractice, product liability, slip and fall accidents, and other general liability matters
- For five consecutive years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015), Eric has been named a “Rising Star” - one of the top young attorneys in Kansas and Missouri - by Super Lawyers magazine
- Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Kansas and Missouri are named Rising Stars by Super Lawyers
- When not practicing law, Eric enjoys flying, playing golf, and spending time with his wife, Audrey, and their three handsome boys
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Missouri
Practforg law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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