Atty. John Hunter Thompson

Atty. John Hunter Thompson

John Hunter Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, civil litigation and 1 other area of law. John received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About John Hunter Thompson at a glance

John Hunter Thompson is an Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Edelman & Thompson. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1990), Missouri (1990), Kansas (1991), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas Missouri (1991). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1990) and Colgate University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Hunter Thompson is a lawyer practicing litigation, personal injury, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • John practices at Edelman & Thompson in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Hunter Thompson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Hunter Thompson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Hunter Thompson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

John Hunter Thompson 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 Hunter Thompson

Where is John Hunter Thompson's law office located?
John Hunter Thompson's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Edelman & Thompson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Hunter Thompson handle?
John Hunter Thompson focuses on personal injury, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Hunter Thompson practiced law?
John Hunter Thompson has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did John Hunter Thompson go to law school?
John Hunter Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact John Hunter Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 1990
B.A.
Colgate University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1990
Missouri
Admitted: 1990
Kansas
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas Missouri
Admitted: 1991
Texas
Admitted: 2013

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