Atty. Stephen Michael James

Atty. Stephen Michael James

Stephen Michael James is a lawyer practicing real estate, development & construction, development incentives & tax credits and 6 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.S.B.A. degree from Rockhurst University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Stephen Michael James at a glance

Stephen Michael James is an Associate based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2009) and Kansas (2010). Educated at Rockhurst University (B.S.B.A., 2006) and University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law J.D. summa cum laude University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law J.D. 2009 National Trial Team University of Missouri - Kansas City S (—). Active member of Professional Associations and Memberships •American Bar Association •American Health Lawyers Association •Kansas Bar Association •Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association •The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Michael James is a lawyer practicing real estate, development & construction, development incentives & tax credits and 6 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.S.B.A. degree from Rockhurst University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Stephen practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Michael James's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Michael James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Tax Law

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

Stephen Michael James is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Securities Law

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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 Stephen Michael James

Where is Stephen Michael James's law office located?
Stephen Michael James's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Michael James handle?
Stephen Michael James focuses on business, real estate, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Stephen Michael James practiced law?
Stephen Michael James has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Stephen Michael James go to law school?
Stephen Michael James earned their education at (B.S.B.A., 2006); (—).
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Education

B.S.B.A.
Rockhurst University
- 2006
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law J.D. summa cum laude University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law J.D. 2009 National Trial Team University of Missouri - Kansas City S
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2009
Kansas
Admitted: 2010

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