Atty. James Joseph O'Connell

Atty. James Joseph O'Connell

James Joseph O'Connell is a lawyer practicing administrative law, health care, employment law. James Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1960, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James Joseph O'Connell at a glance

James Joseph O'Connell is a employment, government, and health care attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1994) and Kansas (1995). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1994) and University of Connecticut (B.S. Washington, 1960). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Joseph O'Connell is a lawyer practicing administrative law, health care, employment law
  • James Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Connecticut in 1960, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • James Joseph practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Joseph O'Connell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Joseph O'Connell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Joseph O'Connell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Joseph O'Connell is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Missouri →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James Joseph O'Connell is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Joseph O'Connell

Where is James Joseph O'Connell's law office located?
James Joseph O'Connell's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Joseph O'Connell handle?
James Joseph O'Connell focuses on employment, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Joseph O'Connell practiced law?
James Joseph O'Connell has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Joseph O'Connell go to law school?
James Joseph O'Connell earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Washington, 1960).
How can I contact James Joseph O'Connell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1994
B.S. Washington
University of Connecticut
- 1960

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1994
Kansas
Admitted: 1995

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