Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 35+ Years Experience
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About Lance P. Stelling at a Glance
Lance P. Stelling is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Stelling & Curp, L.L.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1991), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1991), and Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth and Tenth Circuits and (1992). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1991) and Central Missouri State University (B.S., 1988). Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar (Member, Young Lawyers Section) Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Kansas City Claims Association. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lance P. Stelling
- Lance P. Stelling is a lawyer
- Lance received a B.S. degree from Central Missouri State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Lance practices at Stelling & Curp, L.L.C. in Kansas City, MO
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kansas City
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 venue, 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.
Kansas City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kansas City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kansas City Choose Lance P. Stelling
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lance P. Stelling's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lance P. Stelling brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, and Kansas U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth and Tenth Circuits and, Lance P. Stelling can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means Lance P. Stelling attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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