Atty. John Kent Thomas

Atty. John Kent Thomas

John Thomas brings 40 years of legal experience to Missouri courts, having graduated with honors from the University of Columbia School of Law. For the past two decades, he has dedicated his practice to assisting accident victims and their families in securing compensation for their injuries.

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Profile Summary

About John Kent Thomas at a glance

John Kent Thomas is an Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Missouri United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (1977) and Kansas (2020). Educated at University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of Missouri (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Thomas brings 40 years of legal experience to Missouri courts, having graduated with honors from the University of Columbia School of Law
  • For the past two decades, he has dedicated his practice to assisting accident victims and their families in securing compensation for their injuries
  • John has an impressive track record, having tried over 60 civil jury trials to verdict and successfully argued cases before the Missouri Supreme Court and the Western District Court of Appeals
  • His comprehensive experience and legal acumen has earned him membership in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • As a longstanding member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, John takes immense pride in his work as a trial attorney and is driven by a genuine desire to help people
  • His commitment to justice and his clients' well-being make him a respected figure in the legal community

Practice Areas Explained

John Kent Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

John Kent Thomas is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Truck Accidents

John Kent Thomas is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Missouri →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John Kent Thomas is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

Wrongful Death

John Kent Thomas is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

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 Kent Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Kent Thomas

Where is John Kent Thomas's law office located?
John Kent Thomas's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Kent Thomas handle?
John Kent Thomas focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Kent Thomas practiced law?
John Kent Thomas has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John Kent Thomas go to law school?
John Kent Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact John Kent Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact John Kent Thomas 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 Kent Thomas received?
John Kent Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
- 1976
B.S.
University of Missouri
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1977
Kansas
Admitted: 2020

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