Atty. Matthew Emison Terry

Atty. Matthew Emison Terry

Matthew Emison Terry is a lawyer practicing criminal law (defense), general civil practice, labor & employment law and 6 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 16 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 16 yrs experience 16 year
Call (816) 457-6512 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Emison Terry at a glance

Matthew Emison Terry is a wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2010) and Kansas (2012). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Emison Terry is a lawyer practicing criminal law (defense), general civil practice, labor & employment law and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 16 years
  • Matthew practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Emison Terry's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Emison Terry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Matthew Emison Terry is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Matthew Emison Terry is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Matthew Emison Terry is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Emison Terry is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew Emison Terry is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Matthew Emison Terry

Where is Matthew Emison Terry's law office located?
Matthew Emison Terry's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Emison Terry handle?
Matthew Emison Terry focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Matthew Emison Terry practiced law?
Matthew Emison Terry has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
How can I contact Matthew Emison Terry for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2010
Kansas
Admitted: 2012

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