Atty. John J. Kitchin

Atty. John J. Kitchin

John J. Kitchin is a lawyer practicing sports, civil litigation, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 69 yrs experience 69 year
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About John J. Kitchin at a glance

John J. Kitchin is a employment, business, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 69+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1957. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1957), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1962), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1974). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1957) and Rockhurst University (A.B., 1954). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John J. Kitchin is a lawyer practicing sports, civil litigation, labor and employment and 2 other areas of law
  • John J. received a A.B. degree from Rockhurst University in 1954, and has been licensed for 69 years
  • John J. practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Kitchin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Kitchin 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 J. Kitchin 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 J. Kitchin 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 J. Kitchin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

John J. Kitchin is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 J. Kitchin

Where is John J. Kitchin's law office located?
John J. Kitchin's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Kitchin handle?
John J. Kitchin focuses on employment, business, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John J. Kitchin practiced law?
John J. Kitchin has 69+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1957.
Where did John J. Kitchin go to law school?
John J. Kitchin earned their education at (J.D., 1957); (A.B., 1954).
How can I contact John J. Kitchin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1957
A.B.
Rockhurst University
- 1954

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1957
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1962
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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