Atty. Joan H. Deans

Atty. Joan H. Deans

Joan H. Deans is a lawyer.

Kansas City Kansas City 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Joan H. Deans at a glance

Joan H. Deans is an attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1986), Kansas (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1988), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1990). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D., 1985) and Washington University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Joan H. Deans is a lawyer
  • Joan H. received a B.A. degree from Washington University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Joan H. practices in Kansas City, MO

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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Where is Joan H. Deans's law office located?
Joan H. Deans's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Joan H. Deans practiced law?
Joan H. Deans has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Joan H. Deans go to law school?
Joan H. Deans earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1985
B.A.
Washington University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1986
Kansas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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