Atty. John Wray Kurtz

Atty. John Wray Kurtz

John Wray Kurtz is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, products liability, malpractice and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John Wray Kurtz at a glance

John Wray Kurtz is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1976) and Kansas (1998). Educated at University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri A.B. 1969 Honors: Phi Beta Kappa University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (M.A., 1970) and University of Missouri Columbia School of Law, Columbia, Missouri J.D. 1976 Honors: Missouri Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association The Missouri Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Wray Kurtz is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, products liability, malpractice and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John Wray Kurtz's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

John Wray Kurtz is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

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 Wray Kurtz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

John Wray Kurtz is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

John Wray Kurtz is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 Wray Kurtz

Where is John Wray Kurtz's law office located?
John Wray Kurtz's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Wray Kurtz handle?
John Wray Kurtz focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John Wray Kurtz practiced law?
John Wray Kurtz has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Wray Kurtz go to law school?
John Wray Kurtz earned their education at (M.A., 1970); (—).
How can I contact John Wray Kurtz for a consultation?
You can contact John Wray Kurtz 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 Wray Kurtz received?
John Wray Kurtz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

M.A.
University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri A.B. 1969 Honors: Phi Beta Kappa University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- 1970
University of Missouri Columbia School of Law, Columbia, Missouri J.D. 1976 Honors: Missouri Law Review
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1976
Kansas
Admitted: 1998

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