Atty. John Scott Kingston

Atty. John Scott Kingston

John Scott Kingston is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, corporate compliance, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Phillips University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About John Scott Kingston at a glance

John Scott Kingston is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Phillips University (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Scott Kingston is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, corporate compliance, complex litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Phillips University in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • John practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Scott Kingston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Scott Kingston 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 St. Louis 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 Scott Kingston

Where is John Scott Kingston's law office located?
John Scott Kingston's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Scott Kingston handle?
John Scott Kingston focuses on employment, business, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Scott Kingston practiced law?
John Scott Kingston has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did John Scott Kingston go to law school?
John Scott Kingston earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact John Scott Kingston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1999
B.A.
Phillips University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1999

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