Atty. John D. Dunbar

Atty. John D. Dunbar

John D. Dunbar is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation.

Kansas City Kansas City 58 yrs experience 58 year
Call (816) 573-2538 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John D. Dunbar at a glance

John D. Dunbar is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1968), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1968), Missouri (1970), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1970). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D. University, 1967) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan, Kansas and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John D. Dunbar is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Dunbar's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John D. Dunbar is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John D. Dunbar is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John D. Dunbar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 John D. Dunbar

Where is John D. Dunbar's law office located?
John D. Dunbar's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Dunbar handle?
John D. Dunbar focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John D. Dunbar practiced law?
John D. Dunbar has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John D. Dunbar go to law school?
John D. Dunbar earned their education at (J.D. University, 1967); (B.A., 1961).
How can I contact John D. Dunbar for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Dunbar 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 D. Dunbar received?
John D. Dunbar's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University of Kansas
- 1967
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1961

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1968
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1968
Missouri
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1998

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