Atty. James Thomas Wicks

Atty. James Thomas Wicks

James Thomas Wicks is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, commercial, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About James Thomas Wicks at a glance

James Thomas Wicks is an Associate based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and Missouri U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2008). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1987) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Wicks is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, commercial, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Wicks's Areas of Practice

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

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Where is James Thomas Wicks's law office located?
James Thomas Wicks's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Wicks handle?
James Thomas Wicks focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Thomas Wicks practiced law?
James Thomas Wicks has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Thomas Wicks go to law school?
James Thomas Wicks earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1987
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
Missouri U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2008

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