Atty. Shawn Michael Ford

Atty. Shawn Michael Ford

Shawn Michael Ford is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, labor & employment law, probate and trust law and 2 other areas of law. Shawn received a B.A. degree from Park University, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn Michael Ford at a glance

Shawn Michael Ford is a trusts, probate, employment, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. District Co (2007) and Missouri (2008). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and Park University B.A. summa cum laude (—). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Shawn Michael Ford is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, labor & employment law, probate and trust law and 2 other areas of law
  • Shawn received a B.A. degree from Park University, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Shawn practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn Michael Ford's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Shawn Michael Ford is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Shawn Michael Ford is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Shawn Michael Ford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Shawn Michael Ford is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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

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Where is Shawn Michael Ford's law office located?
Shawn Michael Ford's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn Michael Ford handle?
Shawn Michael Ford focuses on trusts, probate, employment, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Shawn Michael Ford practiced law?
Shawn Michael Ford has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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Education

Washburn University of Topeka School of Law J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
Park University B.A. summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Kansas U.S. District Co
Admitted: 2007
Missouri
Admitted: 2008

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