Atty. John Benton Gillis

Atty. John Benton Gillis

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Kansas City Kansas City 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About John Benton Gillis at a glance

John Benton Gillis is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at John B. Gillis. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1978) and U.S. Tax Court (1980). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D. Accounting, 1978) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S. Finance, 1974). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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John Benton Gillis practices at John B. Gillis Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

John Benton Gillis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Benton Gillis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 John Benton Gillis

Where is John Benton Gillis's law office located?
John Benton Gillis's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is John B. Gillis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Benton Gillis handle?
John Benton Gillis focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Benton Gillis practiced law?
John Benton Gillis has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did John Benton Gillis go to law school?
John Benton Gillis earned their education at (J.D. Accounting, 1978); (B.S. Finance, 1974).
How can I contact John Benton Gillis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Accounting
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1978
B.S. Finance
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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