Atty. Robert A. West

Atty. Robert A. West

Executive Editor, Washburn Law Journal, 1987-1988. Chair, Employee Benefits Law Committee, 2004.

Kansas City Kansas City 38 yrs experience 38 year
Call (816) 875-0698 Book Appointment

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About Robert A. West at a glance

Robert A. West is a Director based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Haynes Benefits PC. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Kansas (1989). Educated at Washburn University (J.D., 1988) and Phillips University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Executive Editor, Washburn Law Journal, 1987-1988
  • Chair, Employee Benefits Law Committee, 2004

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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Where is Robert A. West's law office located?
Robert A. West's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Haynes Benefits PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Robert A. West has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
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Robert A. West earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1976).
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Education

J.D.
Washburn University
- 1988
B.A.
Phillips University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1988
Kansas
Admitted: 1989

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