Atty. John W. Simpson

Atty. John W. Simpson

John W. Simpson is a lawyer practicing taxation, appeals, telecommunications.

Kansas City Kansas City 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John W. Simpson at a glance

John W. Simpson is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on tax and appellate. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1986), and U.S. Tax Court (1989). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Simpson is a lawyer practicing taxation, appeals, telecommunications
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Simpson's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

John W. Simpson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John W. Simpson 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John W. Simpson

Where is John W. Simpson's law office located?
John W. Simpson's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Simpson handle?
John W. Simpson focuses on tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John W. Simpson practiced law?
John W. Simpson has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John W. Simpson go to law school?
John W. Simpson earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact John W. Simpson for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Simpson 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 W. Simpson received?
John W. Simpson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1999

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