Atty. John C. Danforth

Atty. John C. Danforth

Mr. John C.

Kansas City Kansas City 62 yrs experience 62 year
Call (816) 573-2212 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John C. Danforth at a glance

John C. Danforth is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on tax, white collar, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1964), Missouri (1966), and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District Missouri (1994). Educated at Yale University (LL.B., 1963) and Princeton University (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John C. Danforth is a lawyer practicing transportation, tax, white collar defense and investigations and 1 other area of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1958, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • John practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Kansas City, MO and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John C. Danforth's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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White Collar Crimes

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 C. Danforth

Where is John C. Danforth's law office located?
John C. Danforth'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 John C. Danforth handle?
John C. Danforth focuses on tax, white collar, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John C. Danforth practiced law?
John C. Danforth has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did John C. Danforth go to law school?
John C. Danforth earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (A.B., 1958).
How can I contact John C. Danforth for a consultation?
You can contact John C. Danforth 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 John C. Danforth received?
John C. Danforth's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Yale University
- 1963
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1964
Missouri
Admitted: 1966
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District Missouri
Admitted: 1994

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