Atty. Ryan Paulus
Ryan M. Paulus is a civil rights attorney who represents clients in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, consumer rights, personal injury, severance, and wage-and-hour matters.
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About Ryan Paulus at a glance
Ryan Paulus is a Principal based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Cornerstone Law Firm. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, personal injury, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2007) and Kansas United States District Court for the District of Nebraska United States District Court for th (2016). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Northern Iowa (B.A., 2004). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of National Employment Lawyers Association Missouri State Bar Association Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Clay County Bar Association Platte County Bar Association. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan M. Paulus is a civil rights attorney who represents clients in discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, consumer rights, personal injury, severance, and wage-and-hour matters
- Known for his confidence, perseverance, and meticulous attention to detail, Ryan has handled both large class actions and individual cases, building a record of success in significant, complex litigation
- He combines courtroom experience with strategic advocacy to advance his clients’ interests in high-stakes disputes
- A combat veteran, Ryan served in Afghanistan as a SAPPER Company Operations Officer and earned the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge before resigning his commission at the rank of Captain
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Ryan Paulus is one of 5,389 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Missouri →
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.
Ryan Paulus is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ryan Paulus is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Ryan Paulus is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 venue, 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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