Atty. Sonya S. Stokes

Atty. Sonya S. Stokes

Sonya S. Stokes is a lawyer practicing employment law, commercial litigation, business law.

Kansas City Kansas City 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Sonya S. Stokes at a glance

Sonya S. Stokes is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1986), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1986), Kansas (1987), and U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1987). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City (J.D., 1986) and University of Missouri-Kansas City (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sonya S. Stokes is a lawyer practicing employment law, commercial litigation, business law
  • Sonya S. received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Sonya S. practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Sonya S. Stokes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sonya S. Stokes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

Sonya S. Stokes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Sonya S. Stokes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

Sonya S. Stokes 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

Common questions about Sonya S. Stokes

Where is Sonya S. Stokes's law office located?
Sonya S. Stokes's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonya S. Stokes handle?
Sonya S. Stokes focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Sonya S. Stokes practiced law?
Sonya S. Stokes has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Sonya S. Stokes go to law school?
Sonya S. Stokes earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Sonya S. Stokes for a consultation?
You can contact Sonya S. Stokes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1986
B.A.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1986
Kansas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1987

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