Atty. Mark J. Klein
Mark J. Klein is a lawyer practicing counsel to franchisors, licensors, franchisees and 29 other areas of law.
Counsel to Franchisors & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 70+ Years Experience
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About Mark J. Klein at a Glance
Mark J. Klein is a Sole Shareholder and President based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Mark J. Klein, P.C.. They have 70+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1956. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, employment, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1956), U.S. Tax Court (1961), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1962), and U.S. Claims Court (1963). Educated at Kansas City University (LL.B. New, 1956) and University of Missouri (B.S. Accounting, 1953). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association The Missouri Bar Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J. Klein
- Mark J. Klein is a lawyer practicing counsel to franchisors, licensors, franchisees and 29 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri in 1953, and has been licensed for 70 years
- Mark practices at Mark J. Klein, P.C. in Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas Explained
Mark J. Klein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J. Klein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kansas City.
Business Formation in Kansas City
Mark J. Klein is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Missouri →
Contracts in Kansas City
Mark J. Klein is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →
Employment Law in Kansas City
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark J. Klein is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Business & Corporate Law in Kansas City
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark J. Klein is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →
Intellectual Property in Kansas City
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Mark J. Klein is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →
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 Mark J. Klein
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 Mark J. Klein's practice in the field of formation, contracts, employment, business, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark J. Klein brings 70+ 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. Tax Court, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, Mark J. Klein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, contracts, and employment, Mark J. Klein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means Mark J. Klein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark J. Klein Handles in Kansas City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark J. Klein has experience with under Missouri law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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