Atty. James Dariel Watts

Atty. James Dariel Watts

James Dariel Watts is a lawyer practicing real estate law, environmental law, land use law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About James Dariel Watts at a glance

James Dariel Watts is a real estate, zoning, and environmental attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1985). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D., 1984) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Dariel Watts is a lawyer practicing real estate law, environmental law, land use law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Dariel Watts's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Dariel Watts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Land Use & Zoning

James Dariel Watts is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

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

James Dariel Watts is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Dariel Watts

Where is James Dariel Watts's law office located?
James Dariel Watts's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dariel Watts handle?
James Dariel Watts focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Dariel Watts practiced law?
James Dariel Watts has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Dariel Watts go to law school?
James Dariel Watts earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact James Dariel Watts for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1984
B.A.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1985

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