Atty. Stephen Matthew Schutter

Atty. Stephen Matthew Schutter

Stephen Matthew Schutter is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 32 Years Experience 32 year
Call (816) 857-3236

Profile Summary

About Stephen Matthew Schutter at a glance

Stephen Matthew Schutter is an Of Counsel based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1994) and Missouri (1996). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1991). Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen Matthew Schutter is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Stephen practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Matthew Schutter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Matthew Schutter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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

Stephen Matthew Schutter is one of 409,070 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stephen Matthew Schutter

Where is Stephen Matthew Schutter's law office located?
Stephen Matthew Schutter's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Matthew Schutter handle?
Stephen Matthew Schutter focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Stephen Matthew Schutter practiced law?
Stephen Matthew Schutter has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Stephen Matthew Schutter go to law school?
Stephen Matthew Schutter earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Stephen Matthew Schutter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1994
Missouri
Admitted: 1996

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