Atty. John S. Johnston
John S. Johnston is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, appeals and 3 other areas of law.
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John S. Johnston is a personal injury, litigation, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2006). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D. Psychology, 1980) and University of Missouri at Kansas City (M.A. Psychology, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John S. Johnston is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, appeals and 3 other areas of law
- John received a M.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices in Kansas City, MO
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John S. Johnston's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 S. Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John S. Johnston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
John S. Johnston is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Missouri →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
John S. Johnston is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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