Atty. Norman E. Fretwell

Atty. Norman E. Fretwell

Norman E. Fretwell is a lawyer practicing banking, commercial lending, corporate governance and 11 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (816) 659-3350 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Norman E. Fretwell at a glance

Norman E. Fretwell is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Spencer Fane, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, tax, m&a, and foreclosure. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1973). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (Doctor, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS •American Bar Association •Missouri Bankers Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Norman E. Fretwell is a lawyer practicing banking, commercial lending, corporate governance and 11 other areas of law
  • Norman has been licensed for 53 years
  • Norman practices at Spencer Fane, LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Norman E. Fretwell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Norman E. Fretwell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Norman E. Fretwell is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Norman E. Fretwell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Norman E. Fretwell is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Norman E. Fretwell is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Missouri →

Foreclosure Defense

Norman E. Fretwell is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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 Norman E. Fretwell

Where is Norman E. Fretwell's law office located?
Norman E. Fretwell's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Spencer Fane, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Norman E. Fretwell handle?
Norman E. Fretwell focuses on trusts, business, tax, m&a, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Norman E. Fretwell practiced law?
Norman E. Fretwell has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Norman E. Fretwell go to law school?
Norman E. Fretwell earned their education at (Doctor, 1973).
How can I contact Norman E. Fretwell for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Norman E. Fretwell received?
Norman E. Fretwell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Doctor
University of Michigan Law School
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1973

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