Atty. James M. Matthews

Atty. James M. Matthews

James M. Matthews is a lawyer practicing tax advice and controversy, energy industry team, sports, sponsorship and event venue group and 1 other area of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Matthews at a glance

James M. Matthews is a tax, entertainment, and energy attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1974) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Missouri (1978). Educated at Georgetown University (LL.M. St., 1976) and Washington University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James M. Matthews is a lawyer practicing tax advice and controversy, energy industry team, sports, sponsorship and event venue group and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Matthews's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James M. Matthews is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

James M. Matthews is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Missouri →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

James M. Matthews 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 M. Matthews

Where is James M. Matthews's law office located?
James M. Matthews's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Matthews handle?
James M. Matthews focuses on tax, entertainment, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James M. Matthews practiced law?
James M. Matthews has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James M. Matthews go to law school?
James M. Matthews earned their education at (LL.M. St., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James M. Matthews for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Matthews 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 M. Matthews received?
James M. Matthews's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. St.
Georgetown University
- 1976
B.A.
Washington University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1978

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