Atty. Stanley Charles Johnston

Atty. Stanley Charles Johnston

Stanley Charles Johnston is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, business, corporate and 3 other areas of law. Stanley received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Stanley Charles Johnston at a glance

Stanley Charles Johnston is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Lewis Rice LLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1981), Kansas (1983), and Texas (1986). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D. University, 1980) and Southern Methodist University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Missouri Bar Kansas Bar Associaton American Bar Association (Member, Committees on: Corporate Negotiated Transactions Tax) State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stanley Charles Johnston is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, business, corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • Stanley received a B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Stanley practices at Lewis Rice LLC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Stanley Charles Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stanley Charles Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

Stanley Charles Johnston is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stanley Charles Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

Stanley Charles Johnston is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Stanley Charles Johnston is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Stanley Charles Johnston

Where is Stanley Charles Johnston's law office located?
Stanley Charles Johnston's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Lewis Rice LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stanley Charles Johnston handle?
Stanley Charles Johnston focuses on contracts, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Stanley Charles Johnston practiced law?
Stanley Charles Johnston has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Stanley Charles Johnston go to law school?
Stanley Charles Johnston earned their education at (J.D. University, 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Stanley Charles Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Stanley Charles Johnston 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.
What awards or recognition has Stanley Charles Johnston received?
Stanley Charles Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
Southern Methodist University
- 1980
B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1981
Kansas
Admitted: 1983
Texas
Admitted: 1986

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