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Steven R. Smith is a Senior Associate based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Gates, Shields & Ferguson, P.A.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1978), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (2009). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka Law School (J.D., 1978) and University of Kansas (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wichita and Kansas Bar Associations. Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Steven R. Smith is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, litigation (general civil practice), tort & personal injury
- Steven R. received a B.A. degree from University of Kansas in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Steven R. practices at Gates, Shields & Ferguson, P.A. in Overland Park, KS
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Steven R. Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kansas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Kansas
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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