Attorney Profile
Jonathan L. Lowrey
Licensed to practice in Missouri, Kansas and the Federal District of Missouri
Overview And Experience
EDUCATION
University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law, Juris Doctorate Graduated: May 2011
- Academic emphasis in Commercial Real Estate Development, Security Instruments, UCC
- Dean’s list
- President – Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
- Student/Faculty Misconduct Committee Representative – Student Bar Association
- Lead Counsel – Jessup International Moot Court
Northwest Missouri State University, Bachelor of Science Graduated: May 2007
- Major: Political Science
- Thesis: North Korean Political Structure and Conflict
- Dual Minor Concentrations: Business and Public Administration
- Dean’s list
- Class President – Student Government
- Academic Honorary – Pi Sigma Alpha
PREVIOUS LEGAL EXPERIENCE
David Kraft & Associates LLC, of Counsel
Overland Park, KS Oct. 2011 – January 2016
- Negotiate and litigate plaintiff contracts, subrogation, and Workers’ Compensation Law.
- Ironclad mutual release and settlement agreements custom drafted for unique cases.
- Hire and manage employees and new business while developing client relationships through positive case resolution.
- Supervise all aspects of litigation including drafting petitions, conducting discovery, advocating dispositive motions, and directing trial.
- Update and streamline office caseloads and responsibilities through new and innovative uses of available technology, including database management, security, and computer networking.
Buckley & Hutchings LLC, Law Clerk
Gladstone, MO Aug. 2009 – May 2011
- Successfully developed legal strategy on a complex title insurance claim including reviewing statutes and case law for briefing attorneys on interworking of title insurance, agency law, identity theft, notary bond collection, and attorney-client privilege.
- Collected and dissected formal medical opinions and records and gathered testimony in a wrongful injury claim that resulted in a favorable settlement to our client.
Branson Legal Services LLC, Law Clerk
Warrensburg, MO May 2009 – Aug. 2009
- Second chair litigator for general contract, civil, and criminal issues.
- Protected intellectual property rights in website content though a compelling petition in Federal court.
National Fraternity of Phi Sigma Kappa
- Legal Committee
- Advise members and chapters in risk management, insurance, lease agreements, and related matters.
Honorable Samuel B. Graves
Congressional House Intern, Washington, DC May 2006 – Aug. 2006
- Coordinated legislative actions and developed case work strategies for constituents.
- Briefed complex legislation and worked with staff developing transportation committee amendments and bills.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Solo and small firm committee member July 2012 – Present
Continue to work to expand a network of colleagues to better serve clients.
National Fraternity of Phi Sigma Kappa
Alumni Legal Advisor, Missouri and Kansas region Dec. 2014 – Present
- Coordinate and negotiate contracts for capital expenditures and asset maintenance.
- Advise as needed on legal issues such as maintaining 501(c)(3) tax status.
Annual Risk Management and Educational Programming Facilitator Aug 2009 – Present
- Develop and facilitate curriculum for all collegiate members in Texas, Oklahoma,
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