Atty. Jonathan P. Kieffer

Atty. Jonathan P. Kieffer

Articles Editor, University of Kansas Law Review. Selected by the Faculty as Outstanding Third Year Trial Advocate (James P.

Kansas City Kansas City 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan P. Kieffer at a glance

Jonathan P. Kieffer is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1997) and Kansas U.S. District, Western District of Missouri U.S. District, Eastern District of Missouri (1998). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Missouri-Kansas City (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Missouri Bar Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Articles Editor, University of Kansas Law Review
  • Selected by the Faculty as Outstanding Third Year Trial Advocate (James P. Mize Trial Advocacy Award)

Recipient

  • First Place, American Judges Foundation International, Legal Writing Competition
  • Second Place International Association of Defense Counsel
  • Legal Writing Competition

Author

  • "Insuring Parity for Medical Malpractice Defendants: Arguments for an Across-the-Board Application of Loss-of Chance Theory," Defense Counsel Journal, October, 1997
  • "A Line in the Sand: Difficulties In Discerning The Limits of Congressional Power as Illustrated by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act," 44 U. Kan
  • L. Rev. 601 (1996)

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan P. Kieffer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan P. Kieffer 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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 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 Jonathan P. Kieffer

Where is Jonathan P. Kieffer's law office located?
Jonathan P. Kieffer's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Wagstaff & Cartmell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan P. Kieffer handle?
Jonathan P. Kieffer focuses on employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Jonathan P. Kieffer practiced law?
Jonathan P. Kieffer has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Jonathan P. Kieffer go to law school?
Jonathan P. Kieffer earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Jonathan P. Kieffer for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan P. Kieffer received?
Jonathan P. Kieffer's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1997
Kansas U.S. District, Western District of Missouri U.S. District, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1998

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