Atty. James Kent Emison

Atty. James Kent Emison

James Kent Emison is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, car accidents and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1978, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Lexington Lexington 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About James Kent Emison at a glance

James Kent Emison is a Partner based in Lexington, Missouri, practicing at Langdon & Emison Attorneys at Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1980) and Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Supreme Court of Missouri Illinois Indian (1981). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1981) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (sustaining member) Lafayette County (President, 1988) Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Serands clients in Lexington, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Kent Emison is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, car accidents and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1978, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Langdon & Emison Attorneys at Law in Lexington, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Kent Emison's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

James Kent Emison is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Kent Emison is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

James Kent Emison is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Lexington 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 Kent Emison

Where is James Kent Emison's law office located?
James Kent Emison's law practice is located in Lexington, Missouri. The firm is Langdon & Emison Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kent Emison handle?
James Kent Emison focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Kent Emison practiced law?
James Kent Emison has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Kent Emison go to law school?
James Kent Emison earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact James Kent Emison for a consultation?
You can contact James Kent Emison directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Kent Emison received?
James Kent Emison's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1981
B.S.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1980
Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Supreme Court of Missouri Illinois Indian
Admitted: 1981

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