Atty. James L. Viani

Atty. James L. Viani

James L. Viani is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions law, cooperatives law.

Kansas City Kansas City 69 yrs experience 69 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Viani at a glance

James L. Viani is a business and m&a attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1957) and Illinois (1957). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1957) and Millikin University (B.S., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James L. Viani is a lawyer practicing corporate law, mergers and acquisitions law, cooperatives law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Millikin University in 1954, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • James practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Viani's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Viani 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.

James L. Viani is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James L. Viani is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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

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Where is James L. Viani's law office located?
James L. Viani's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Viani handle?
James L. Viani focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James L. Viani practiced law?
James L. Viani has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did James L. Viani go to law school?
James L. Viani earned their education at (J.D., 1957); (B.S., 1954).
How can I contact James L. Viani for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James L. Viani received?
James L. Viani's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1957
B.S.
Millikin University
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1957
Illinois
Admitted: 1957

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