Atty. John Michael Cusick
John Cusick grew up in a small town outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of Marquette University High School.
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About John Michael Cusick at a glance
John Michael Cusick is an Of Counsel based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Barnes Law Firm. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2001), Kansas (2002), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2004). Educated at University of Missouri, Kansas City (J.D., 2000) and Creighton University (B.A. English, 1996). Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association The Missouri Bar American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John Cusick grew up in a small town outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- He is a graduate of Marquette University High School
- He received his Bachelor’s of Art in English Literature from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he met his wife Barbara
- After graduating college, he moved to Kansas City and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
- Upon completion of law school, he served as the judicial law clerk for The Honorable Edith L. Messina of the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
- John has devoted his entire legal career to litigation and representing injured people and their families
- He has focused his practice in the areas of pharmaceutical liability, automobile/tractor trailer litigation, lead paint litigation, product liabilities, medical/professional liability, railroad crossing litigation, and employment law
- John is licensed to practice law in the states of Missouri and Kansas and is also admitted to practice before the Untied States District Court-Western District and the District Court of Kansas
- He is an active member of many legal organizations including, the Missouri Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- John is a recipient of the 2006 Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation’s Presidential Award
- John has also been recognized by his peers as being “Best of the Bar”
- In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his wife and their three sons
- He coaches football, basketball and lacrosse
- He also enjoys playing softball, golfing and listening to live music
- John has become a zealous advocate for the Arthritis Foundation and served as a board member for the Foundation’s local and regional boards since 2010
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John Michael Cusick's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Cusick handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John Michael Cusick is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →
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 Michael Cusick is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
John Michael Cusick is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Michael Cusick is one of 409,070 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 venue, 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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