Atty. Michael Warren Downing

Atty. Michael Warren Downing

Mr. Michael Warren Downing is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, personal injury, defective / dangerous products.

Kansas City Kansas City 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Warren Downing at a glance

Michael Warren Downing is an Attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Edelman & Thompson. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1986) and Missouri (1992). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1986) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1982). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Warren Downing is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense, personal injury, defective / dangerous products
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices at Edelman & Thompson in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Warren Downing's Areas of Practice

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

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 Warren Downing is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael Warren Downing is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

Michael Warren Downing is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Warren Downing

Where is Michael Warren Downing's law office located?
Michael Warren Downing's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Edelman & Thompson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Warren Downing handle?
Michael Warren Downing focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Michael Warren Downing practiced law?
Michael Warren Downing has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Warren Downing go to law school?
Michael Warren Downing earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact Michael Warren Downing for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Warren Downing directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1986
B.A.
University of Kansas
- 1982

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1986
Missouri
Admitted: 1992

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