Atty. Leon M. Kestenbaum

Atty. Leon M. Kestenbaum

Leon M. Kestenbaum is a lawyer.

Kansas City Kansas City 60 yrs experience 60 year
Call (785) 588-5990 Book Appointment

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About Leon M. Kestenbaum at a glance

Leon M. Kestenbaum is an attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Admitted to practice in New York (1966), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Supreme Court (1970), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1985). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1965) and City College of New York (B.S., 1962). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Leon M. Kestenbaum is a lawyer
  • Leon M. received a B.S. degree from City College of New York in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • Leon M. practices in Kansas City, MO

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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Leon M. Kestenbaum's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Leon M. Kestenbaum has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
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Leon M. Kestenbaum earned their education at (J.D., 1965); (B.S., 1962).
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1965
B.S.
City College of New York
- 1962

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1966
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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