Atty. James Sears Bryant

Atty. James Sears Bryant

James Sears Bryant is a lawyer practicing sports, corporate, education law and 3 other areas of law. James Sears received a degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About James Sears Bryant at a glance

James Sears Bryant is an Of Counsel based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Spencer Fane, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, education, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1978), District of Columbia (1985), Texas (1988), and Missouri (2009). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law J.D. (—) and Brandeis University M.A. Crown Fellow Brandeis University Dartmouth College Phillips University B.A. University of Pennsylvania Ed.D. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Sears Bryant is a lawyer practicing sports, corporate, education law and 3 other areas of law
  • James Sears received a degree from Brandeis University, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James Sears practices at Spencer Fane, LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Sears Bryant's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Sears Bryant 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 Sears Bryant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Sears Bryant is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Sears Bryant is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Missouri →

Entertainment & Sports Law

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

James Sears Bryant is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Sears Bryant

Where is James Sears Bryant's law office located?
James Sears Bryant's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Spencer Fane, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Sears Bryant handle?
James Sears Bryant focuses on business, real estate, tax, education, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Sears Bryant practiced law?
James Sears Bryant has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James Sears Bryant go to law school?
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How can I contact James Sears Bryant for a consultation?
You can contact James Sears Bryant 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 Sears Bryant received?
James Sears Bryant's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Southern Methodist University School of Law J.D.
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Brandeis University M.A. Crown Fellow Brandeis University Dartmouth College Phillips University B.A. University of Pennsylvania Ed.D.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1978
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
Texas
Admitted: 1988
Missouri
Admitted: 2009

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