Atty. James Randall Coffey

Atty. James Randall Coffey

James Randall Coffey is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination and related litigation, retaliation and wrongful termination, workplace safety and catastrophe management and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Randall Coffey at a glance

James Randall Coffey is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1985) and Kansas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the (2007). Educated at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (B.A., 1982) and Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, VA J.D. magna cum laude Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, VA J.D. 1985 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Randall Coffey is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination and related litigation, retaliation and wrongful termination, workplace safety and catastrophe management and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Randall Coffey's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

James Randall Coffey is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Missouri →

Workplace Discrimination

James Randall Coffey is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

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

James Randall Coffey is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

James Randall Coffey is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Wage & Hour Disputes

James Randall Coffey is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 Randall Coffey

Where is James Randall Coffey's law office located?
James Randall Coffey's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Randall Coffey handle?
James Randall Coffey focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, employment, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Randall Coffey practiced law?
James Randall Coffey has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Randall Coffey go to law school?
James Randall Coffey earned their education at (B.A., 1982); (—).
How can I contact James Randall Coffey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Randall Coffey received?
James Randall Coffey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
- 1982
Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, VA J.D. magna cum laude Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, VA J.D. 1985 Order of the Coif
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1985
Kansas U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Admitted: 2007

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