Atty. Leslie Overfelt

Atty. Leslie Overfelt

Leslie Overfelt is a lawyer practicing torts, defective and dangerous products, litigation. Leslie received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Leslie Overfelt at a glance

Leslie Overfelt is a Staff Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990), and Kansas (2003). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1989) and Brown University (B.A. California, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leslie Overfelt is a lawyer practicing torts, defective and dangerous products, litigation
  • Leslie received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 1977, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Leslie practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Leslie Overfelt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leslie Overfelt 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.

Leslie Overfelt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Leslie Overfelt is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Leslie Overfelt is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Leslie Overfelt

Where is Leslie Overfelt's law office located?
Leslie Overfelt'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 Leslie Overfelt handle?
Leslie Overfelt focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Leslie Overfelt practiced law?
Leslie Overfelt has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Leslie Overfelt go to law school?
Leslie Overfelt earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A. California, 1977).
How can I contact Leslie Overfelt for a consultation?
You can contact Leslie Overfelt 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 Leslie Overfelt received?
Leslie Overfelt's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Los Angeles
- 1989
B.A. California
Brown University
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1990
Kansas
Admitted: 2003
Missouri
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2007

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