Atty. Joseph S. Sexton
Joseph S. Sexton is a lawyer practicing national products, class actions, commercial law and 5 other areas of law.
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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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- 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
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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 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 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 →
Joseph S. Sexton is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →
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 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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