Atty. Matthew James O'Laughlin

Atty. Matthew James O'Laughlin

Matthew James O'Laughlin is a lawyer practicing discrimination, appellate, sexual harassment and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James O'Laughlin at a glance

Matthew James O'Laughlin is an Associate based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Holman Schiavone, LLC. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, employment, ssd, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2002), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2002), Illinois (2004), and Kansas U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (2010). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D. Political, 2002) and University of Missouri at Kansas City (B.A. Political, 1997). Active member of The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James O'Laughlin is a lawyer practicing discrimination, appellate, sexual harassment and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Matthew practices at Holman Schiavone, LLC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James O'Laughlin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James O'Laughlin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Sexual Harassment

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Employment Law

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

Matthew James O'Laughlin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew James O'Laughlin

Where is Matthew James O'Laughlin's law office located?
Matthew James O'Laughlin's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Holman Schiavone, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James O'Laughlin handle?
Matthew James O'Laughlin focuses on sexual harassment, employment, ssd, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Matthew James O'Laughlin practiced law?
Matthew James O'Laughlin has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Matthew James O'Laughlin go to law school?
Matthew James O'Laughlin earned their education at (J.D. Political, 2002); (B.A. Political, 1997).
How can I contact Matthew James O'Laughlin for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Political
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 2002
B.A. Political
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2002
Illinois
Admitted: 2004
Kansas U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2010
Washington
Admitted: 2015

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