Atty. James Howard Jeffries

Atty. James Howard Jeffries

James Howard Jeffries is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Missouri State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About James Howard Jeffries at a glance

James Howard Jeffries is an Associate based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2005). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Missouri State University (B.S. Physics, 1996). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Howard Jeffries is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patents, trademarks and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Missouri State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James Howard Jeffries's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Howard Jeffries is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Howard Jeffries

Where is James Howard Jeffries's law office located?
James Howard Jeffries's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Howard Jeffries handle?
James Howard Jeffries focuses on patent, trademark, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Howard Jeffries practiced law?
James Howard Jeffries has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Howard Jeffries go to law school?
James Howard Jeffries earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Physics, 1996).
How can I contact James Howard Jeffries for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 2005
B.S. Physics
Missouri State University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Missouri registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2005

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