Atty. Gary L. Whittier

Atty. Gary L. Whittier

Gary L. Whittier is a lawyer practicing litigation, tax, appeals and 2 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 51 yrs experience 51 year
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About Gary L. Whittier at a glance

Gary L. Whittier is a tax, product liability, litigation, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1975) and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of Missouri (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Lawyers Association of Kansas City Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary L. Whittier is a lawyer practicing litigation, tax, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Gary practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Gary L. Whittier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary L. Whittier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Product Liability

Gary L. Whittier is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Gary L. Whittier is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Gary L. Whittier is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Gary L. Whittier is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Gary L. Whittier

Where is Gary L. Whittier's law office located?
Gary L. Whittier's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary L. Whittier handle?
Gary L. Whittier focuses on tax, product liability, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Gary L. Whittier practiced law?
Gary L. Whittier has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Gary L. Whittier go to law school?
Gary L. Whittier earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact Gary L. Whittier for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gary L. Whittier received?
Gary L. Whittier's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law
- 1975
B.S.
University of Missouri
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979

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