Atty. John Lawrence Utz

Atty. John Lawrence Utz

John Lawrence Utz is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, taxation. John received a M.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Overland Park Overland Park 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John Lawrence Utz at a glance

John Lawrence Utz is a Member based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Utz, Miller, Kuhn & Eickman, LLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1982) and Kansas (1997). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois (M.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Lawrence Utz is a lawyer practicing employee benefits law, taxation
  • John received a M.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Utz, Miller, Kuhn & Eickman, LLC in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

John Lawrence Utz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lawrence Utz 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 Lawrence Utz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kansas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Lawrence Utz is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Lawrence Utz

Where is John Lawrence Utz's law office located?
John Lawrence Utz's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Utz, Miller, Kuhn & Eickman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lawrence Utz handle?
John Lawrence Utz focuses on employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has John Lawrence Utz practiced law?
John Lawrence Utz has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Lawrence Utz go to law school?
John Lawrence Utz earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (M.S., 1979).
How can I contact John Lawrence Utz for a consultation?
You can contact John Lawrence Utz 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 Lawrence Utz received?
John Lawrence Utz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1982
M.S.
University of Illinois
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1982
Kansas
Admitted: 1997

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