Atty. James Gordon Goettsch

Atty. James Gordon Goettsch

James Gordon Goettsch is a lawyer practicing energy & natural resources, banking & finance, electric transmission and 6 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About James Gordon Goettsch at a glance

James Gordon Goettsch is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995) and Kansas (1996). Educated at Harvard University (A.B., 1992) and University of Iowa College of Law J.D. with high honors University of Iowa College of Law J.D. Order of the Coif (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •EEI Contract Working Group •The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Gordon Goettsch is a lawyer practicing energy & natural resources, banking & finance, electric transmission and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • James practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Gordon Goettsch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Gordon Goettsch 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Environmental Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James Gordon Goettsch is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Gordon Goettsch

Where is James Gordon Goettsch's law office located?
James Gordon Goettsch's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Gordon Goettsch handle?
James Gordon Goettsch focuses on business, m&a, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Gordon Goettsch practiced law?
James Gordon Goettsch has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did James Gordon Goettsch go to law school?
James Gordon Goettsch earned their education at (A.B., 1992); (—).
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Education

A.B.
Harvard University
- 1992
University of Iowa College of Law J.D. with high honors University of Iowa College of Law J.D. Order of the Coif
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1995
Kansas
Admitted: 1996

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