Atty. John Lavelle Mullen

Atty. John Lavelle Mullen

John Lavelle Mullen is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, insurance bad faith, insurance coverage and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Missouri State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lavelle Mullen at a glance

John Lavelle Mullen is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Franke Schultz & Mullen A Professional Corporation. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on class action, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1992), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1992). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1991) and Missouri State University (B.S. Pol., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan and Springfield Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers The Kansas City and Springfield Claims Associations. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Lavelle Mullen is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, insurance bad faith, insurance coverage and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Missouri State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Franke Schultz & Mullen A Professional Corporation in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Lavelle Mullen's Areas of Practice

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

Class Action

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Construction Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Lavelle Mullen

Where is John Lavelle Mullen's law office located?
John Lavelle Mullen's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Franke Schultz & Mullen A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lavelle Mullen handle?
John Lavelle Mullen focuses on class action, construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Lavelle Mullen practiced law?
John Lavelle Mullen has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Lavelle Mullen go to law school?
John Lavelle Mullen earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Pol., 1988).
How can I contact John Lavelle Mullen for a consultation?
You can contact John Lavelle Mullen 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 Lavelle Mullen received?
John Lavelle Mullen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1991
B.S. Pol.
Missouri State University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1992
Kansas Illinois
Admitted: 2007
Indiana
Admitted: 2009

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