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Law Office of John Adams Christiansen, L.C.Member
John Adams Christiansen
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John Adams Christiansen

4.6
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4310 Madison Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64111

Trial Practice, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and 39 more

About John Adams Christiansen

John A. Christiansen has over 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer and is a solo-practitioner in Kansas City and Blue Springs with the Law Office Of John Adams Christiansen, L.C. Mr. Christiansen practices in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation, employment discrimination, family law, municipal court, and appellate law. He was previously an Assistant Attorney General of Missouri, and an Adjunct Professor at UMKC. Mr. Christiansen received a B.A in political science from University of Missouri-Columbia and a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kansas. He graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law with his J.D. where he was a member of the Law Review, and also received an LL.M. from Georgetown University Law Center.

 

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John Adams Christiansen got this award in 2021

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
July 30, 2013
Hired Attorney John Adams Christiansen

Mr. Christiansen handled my case very well, and after speaking with him several times, I can tell he is highly experienced and knows what he is doing. He was always available to answer my questions too. Whenever any of my friends need a lawyer, I highly recommend Mr. Christiansen to them.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
September 05, 2012
Hired Attorney John Adams Christiansen

I've used Mr.Christiansen on multiple occasions. He always handled my cases with utmost professionalism, personal care and diligence.I also recommended him to my friends and they were also happy with his services. Great lawyer!

Workers Compensation
Posted by anonymous
March 21, 2022
Hired Attorney John Adams Christiansen

I can not begin to express my disgust for the way this man treated me and handled my case. He lied to me and the court, he keep things from me and pressured his will on me. His actions or lack of, have caused me worsening effects of my injuries and financial state.

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Areas of Law

  • Workers Compensation
  • Personal Injury 4
    • Boating Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Wrongful Death
  • Criminal Law 4
    • Traffic Violations
    • DUI/DWI
    • Misdemeanors
    • Theft
  • Whiplash
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Employment Contracts
  • Other 29
    • Trial Practice
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Accidents
    • Animal Attacks
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Automobile Negligence
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Bodily Injury
    • Brain Injury
    • Bus Accidents
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Cumulative Trauma
    • Electrical Injury
    • Head Injury
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents and Injuries
    • Pedestrian Injuries
    • Plaintiffs Personal Injury
    • Repetitive Stress Injury
    • School Bus Accidents
    • Severe Burns
    • Spinal Injury
    • Third Party Wrongful Death
    • Tourist Injuries
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Stalking
    • Employer Intentional Torts
    • Employer Liability
    • Employment Claims

Practice Details

  • Languages
    German
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Law Office of John Adams Christiansen, L.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Taylor v. Contract Freighters, Inc., 315 S.W.3d 379 (Mo. App. 2010)
    Hammerschmidt v. Boone County, 877 S.W.2d 98 (Mo. 1994)
    State of Missouri v. Thomas, 893 S.W2d 382 (Mo. App. S.D. 1995).
  • Additional Links
    https://www.johnadamschristiansenlawoffice.com/index.html

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Missouri
    1992, Kansas
    U.S. District Court, District of Kansas and U.S. District Court, District of Western District of Missouri
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth and Tenth Circuits, and U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    The Missouri Bar
    Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
    American Bar Association
    Kansas Bar Association
    Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
    National Employment Lawyers Association
    Eastern Jackson County Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Georgetown University Law Center
    LL.M.

    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Harvard University

    Rockhurst College, American University

    University of Kansas
    B.G.S.

    University of Missouri-Columbia
    Class of 1988
    B.A.
  • Special Agencies
    former Assistant Attorney General of Missouri.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1965
    Independence, Missouri, December 3, 1965

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John Adams Christiansen was admitted in 1991 to the State of Missouri.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, John Adams Christiansen is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    John Adams Christiansen speaks German.
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    Yes, John Adams Christiansen has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, John Adams Christiansen has a 4.1 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

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