Atty. Mark James Drake

Atty. Mark James Drake

Mark James Drake is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates. Mark received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Mark James Drake at a glance

Mark James Drake is a trusts attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989). Educated at University of Missouri (J.D., 1988) and University of Missouri (B.J., 1985). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mark James Drake is a lawyer practicing trusts & estates
  • Mark received a B.J. degree from University of Missouri in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Mark practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Mark James Drake's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Where is Mark James Drake's law office located?
Mark James Drake's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark James Drake handle?
Mark James Drake focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Mark James Drake practiced law?
Mark James Drake has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Mark James Drake go to law school?
Mark James Drake earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.J., 1985).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri
- 1988
B.J.
University of Missouri
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989

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