Atty. James A. Polsinelli

Atty. James A. Polsinelli

James A. Polsinelli is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business successions, mergers and acquisitions.

Kansas City Kansas City 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Polsinelli at a glance

James A. Polsinelli is a Shareholder based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1967), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1967), and U.S. Tax Court (1972). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D., 1967) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James A. Polsinelli is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business successions, mergers and acquisitions
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at Polsinelli PC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Polsinelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Polsinelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

James A. Polsinelli is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James A. Polsinelli is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 James A. Polsinelli

Where is James A. Polsinelli's law office located?
James A. Polsinelli's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Polsinelli handle?
James A. Polsinelli focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James A. Polsinelli practiced law?
James A. Polsinelli has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James A. Polsinelli go to law school?
James A. Polsinelli earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact James A. Polsinelli for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James A. Polsinelli received?
James A. Polsinelli's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1967
B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1972

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