Atty. Joseph S. Sexton

Atty. Joseph S. Sexton

Joseph S. Sexton is a lawyer practicing national products, class actions, commercial law and 5 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph S. Sexton at a glance

Joseph S. Sexton is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), Kansas (1977), U.S. Tax Court (1982), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1999). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1977) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Defense Research Institute Kansas Association of Defense Counsel (Director, 1984-1985) Kansas Institute of Trial Advocacy. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joseph S. Sexton is a lawyer practicing national products, class actions, commercial law and 5 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Joseph practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph S. Sexton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph S. Sexton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Joseph S. Sexton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Joseph S. Sexton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

Joseph S. Sexton is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Joseph S. Sexton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Joseph S. Sexton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Joseph S. Sexton

Where is Joseph S. Sexton's law office located?
Joseph S. Sexton'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 Joseph S. Sexton handle?
Joseph S. Sexton focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Joseph S. Sexton practiced law?
Joseph S. Sexton has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Joseph S. Sexton go to law school?
Joseph S. Sexton earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Joseph S. Sexton for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph S. Sexton 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 Joseph S. Sexton received?
Joseph S. Sexton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1977
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
Kansas
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
Missouri
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2007

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