Atty. Michael Joseph Kleffner

Atty. Michael Joseph Kleffner

Michael Joseph Kleffner is a lawyer practicing litigation, wrongful death, trucking accident and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph Kleffner at a glance

Michael Joseph Kleffner is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2000), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (2006). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Marquette University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph Kleffner is a lawyer practicing litigation, wrongful death, trucking accident and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph Kleffner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph Kleffner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Michael Joseph Kleffner 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.

Michael Joseph Kleffner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Michael Joseph Kleffner is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Michael Joseph Kleffner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Michael Joseph Kleffner

Where is Michael Joseph Kleffner's law office located?
Michael Joseph Kleffner'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 Michael Joseph Kleffner handle?
Michael Joseph Kleffner focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Michael Joseph Kleffner practiced law?
Michael Joseph Kleffner has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael Joseph Kleffner go to law school?
Michael Joseph Kleffner earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Michael Joseph Kleffner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Missouri at Columbia School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
Marquette University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 2006

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