Atty. Phillip Kent Johnson

Atty. Phillip Kent Johnson

Phillip Kent Johnson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, tax and 1 other area of law. Phillip received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Phillip Kent Johnson at a glance

Phillip Kent Johnson is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1999) and Kansas (2007). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of Missouri-Columbia (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phillip Kent Johnson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, tax and 1 other area of law
  • Phillip received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1994, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Phillip practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Phillip Kent Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phillip Kent Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Phillip Kent Johnson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

Phillip Kent Johnson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Phillip Kent Johnson

Where is Phillip Kent Johnson's law office located?
Phillip Kent Johnson's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Phillip Kent Johnson handle?
Phillip Kent Johnson focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Phillip Kent Johnson practiced law?
Phillip Kent Johnson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Phillip Kent Johnson go to law school?
Phillip Kent Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Phillip Kent Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1999
B.A.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1999
Kansas
Admitted: 2007

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