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John A. Watt, Member Attorney
Commercial; Construction, Fidelity & Surety; Personal Injury Defense; Product Liability; Premises Liability; Toxic/Mass Tort & Environme...
Phone:816-533-7769
Web:http://www.bscr-law.com
Address: Crown Center 2400 Pershing Road, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Law Firm:Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C.
Lawyer:John A. Watt
Phone:816-533-7769
Fax:816-471-2121
Lawyer Title:Member
Practice Areas:Commercial; Construction, Fidelity & Surety; Personal Injury Defense; Product Liability; Premises Liability; Toxic/Mass Tort & Environmental; Automotive; Construction; Food & Beverage; Healthcare; Hospitality & Leisure; Insurance; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device; Retail; Trucking
Bio:10.30.13 Companies who employ drivers may be exposed to greater liability in Missouri courts. In McHaffie v. Bunch, 891 S.W.2d 822, 824 (Mo. banc 1995), the Missouri Supreme Court held that once an employer has admitted to respondeat superior liability for an employee driver's negligence, it is improper to allow a plaintiff to proceed against the employer on any other theory of imputed liability, such as negligence in employee hiring, retention, or training.
Admitted:2000, Missouri; 2001, Kansas and Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; USDC, District of Kansas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas; USDC, Western District of Missouri; USDC, Eastern District of Missouri; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Missouri; USDC, Eastern District of Massachusetts
College:Kansas State University, B.S., Political Science, 1997
Law School:Boston University School of Law, J.D., with honors, area of emphasis in Litigation/Dispute Resolution, 2000
Membership:• Massachusetts Bar Association•Kansas Bar Association•Missouri Bar Association
Web:http://www.bscr-law.com
Languages:English

Lawyer John A. Watt, graduated from Kansas State University, B.S., Political Science, 1997 Boston University School of Law, J.D., with honors, area of emphasis in Litigation/Dispute Resolution, 2000, is now employed by Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice, L.L.C. at Crown Center 2400 Pershing Road, Suite 500 Kansas City, MO 64108.

While being a member of • Massachusetts Bar Association•Kansas Bar Association•Missouri Bar Association, John A. Watt is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John A. Watt as your lawyer, you should consider whether John A. Watt offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John A. Watt has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John A. Watt's office is located at Kansas City, MO, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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John A. Watt has been admitted in 2000, Missouri; 2001, Kansas and Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; USDC, District of Kansas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas; USDC, Western District of Missouri; USDC, Eastern District of Missouri; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Missouri; USDC, Eastern District of Massachusetts. His or her practice areas include Commercial; Construction, Fidelity & Surety; Personal Injury Defense; Product Liability; Premises Liability; Toxic/Mass Tort & Environmental; Automotive; Construction; Food & Beverage; Healthcare; Hospitality & Leisure; Insurance; Pharmaceutical & Medical Device; Retail; Trucking.

John A. Watt's college and law school education includes Kansas State University, B.S., Political Science, 1997, Boston University School of Law, J.D., with honors, area of emphasis in Litigation/Dispute Resolution, 2000. Other biographical background includes 10.30.13 Companies who employ drivers may be exposed to greater liability in Missouri courts. In McHaffie v. Bunch, 891 S.W.2d 822, 824 (Mo. banc 1995), the Missouri Supreme Court held that once an employer has admitted to respondeat superior liability for an employee driver's negligence, it is improper to allow a plaintiff to proceed against the employer on any other theory of imputed liability, such as negligence in employee hiring, retention, or training.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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