Atty. Mark Christopher Tatum

Atty. Mark Christopher Tatum

Mark Christopher Tatum is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, mediation. Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Christopher Tatum at a glance

Mark Christopher Tatum is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1998), Kansas (1999), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (2000). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Missouri at Kansas City (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark Christopher Tatum is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, mediation
  • Mark received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Mark practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Christopher Tatum's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Christopher Tatum handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

Mark Christopher Tatum is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Mark Christopher Tatum is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Mark Christopher Tatum is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Mark Christopher Tatum

Where is Mark Christopher Tatum's law office located?
Mark Christopher Tatum'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 Mark Christopher Tatum handle?
Mark Christopher Tatum focuses on business, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Mark Christopher Tatum practiced law?
Mark Christopher Tatum has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Mark Christopher Tatum go to law school?
Mark Christopher Tatum earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Mark Christopher Tatum for a consultation?
You can contact Mark Christopher Tatum 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 Mark Christopher Tatum received?
Mark Christopher Tatum's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1998
Kansas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2007
California
Admitted: 2013

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