Atty. John H. Altergott

Atty. John H. Altergott

John H. Altergott is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, construction, commercial litigation.

Kansas City Kansas City 65 yrs experience 65 year
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About John H. Altergott at a glance

John H. Altergott is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at John H. Altergott, Jr., P.C.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1961). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1961) and University of Missouri at Columbia (A.B., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member: Public Contract Law Section Forum Committee on the Construction Industry) American Judicature Society. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John H. Altergott is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, construction, commercial litigation
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1959, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • John practices at John H. Altergott, Jr., P.C. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John H. Altergott's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

John H. Altergott is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 H. Altergott

Where is John H. Altergott's law office located?
John H. Altergott's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is John H. Altergott, Jr., P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H. Altergott handle?
John H. Altergott focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John H. Altergott practiced law?
John H. Altergott has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did John H. Altergott go to law school?
John H. Altergott earned their education at (J.D., 1961); (A.B., 1959).
How can I contact John H. Altergott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John H. Altergott received?
John H. Altergott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1961
A.B.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1961

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