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John has B.B.A. degrees in Economics and Business Management from Washburn University (Topeka, KS), a J.D. from Washburn University School of Law, and a LL.M. from University College London (UCL). He is a member of the American, Kansas, and Missouri Bar Associations, and is a member in good standing of the Missouri (2012) and Kansas (2015) bars.
While in law school, John worked for a year as an intern to David J. Waxse, a Magistrate Judge for the United States District for the District of Kansas in Kansas City. While at UCL, he studied under Dr. Cheryl Thomas, a noted judical studies scholar, and wrote his dissertation on judicial analytics.
Prior to law school, John worked in both retail and food-service management, logistical operations, and human resources departments, and in a wide variety of environments including Fortune-500 companies, mid-sized firms, and small companies.
John is an Eagle Scout and native Kansan.
Hobbies:
--Kansas Jayhawk athletics
--Playing and refereeing recreational soccer (Level 8 referee)
--Reading political-, world-, and business-related news, as well as non-fiction writing
--Continuing education (Coursera, EdX, MIT OpenCourseware)
Practice areas
- Employee benefits: 99%
8 years
- Contracts and agreements: 1%
10 years
Languages spoken
English
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| KS | Inactive | 2015 | 10/20/2021 |
| MO | Good Standing, Active | 2012 | 11/16/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Business Contributor | Avvo | 2014 |
| Top Business Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
| Induction | The Order of Barristers | 2012 |
| Dean's Honors | Washburn University School of Law | 2012 |
| Certificate: International Law | Washburn University School of Law | 2012 |
| Certificate: Business/Transactional Law | Washburn University School of Law | 2012 |
| International Intellectual Property | CALI (Top Paper) | 2012 |
| Real Estate Transactions | CALI (Top Paper) | 2011 |
| Eagle Scout | Boy Scouts of America | 1996 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Arnold, Newbold, Winter & Jackson, P.C. | 2015 - Present |
| Abstractor | Collective Brands (via Kelly Services) | 2012 - 2012 |
| Counselor & Attorney | Law Office of John J. Westerhaus | 2012 - 2015 |
| Legal Intern to U.S. Magistrate Judge David J. Waxse | United States District Court for the District of Kansas | 2011 - 2012 |
| Statutory Researcher | Kansas Board of Pharmacy | 2011 - 2011 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Johnson County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of Court | Associate | 2014 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Missouri State Bar | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| University College London -- Faculty of Laws LL.M. Programme | "PECOTA, POLITICS, AND POKER: HOW JUDICIAL STUDIES SCHOLARS CAN USE BIG DATA TECHNIQUES TO ADAPT IN THE MONEYBALL ERA" | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University College London | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2013 |
| Washburn University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
| Washburn University | BBA - Bachelors of Business Administration | 2006 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Niere v. Schoch |
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5.0 stars
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March 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.
Jonathan Millet, Business Attorney on Oct 25, 2013
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Attorney Westerhaus' advice is spot on; as shown by the answers he has posted, he takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues. I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Leroi, General practice Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
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Mr. Westerhaus is one of the most exemplary and extraordinary attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. Despite being a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for nearly two and a half decades, I continue to learn valuable information from his posts every day. I would highly recommend.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Robert Murillo, Business Attorney on Mar 26, 2013
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There are many qualities of a proficient business attorney. These include, among others, a keen intellect, thorough consideration of the client’s business goals, and the means to explain the legal issues in a clear and understandable manner. Mr. Westerhaus’ analysis of legal questions on this site indicates that he has the qualities of a fine business attorney. I gladly endorse this attorney.
Howard Lewis, Business Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Westerhaus is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional repuation. He is a credit to the legal profession and I highly recommend his legal services.
Ronald Burdge, Business Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
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I heartily endorse this lawyer and I'm proud to be the first to do so at Avvo.com. Here's why. Most folks come out of law school dry as a bone, with no sense of humor and even less understanding of how to apply "law book" law to real world problems. That's not John. I love his candid, straight answers to the questions at Avvo.com. He shows that he does not just know the law extremely well, but he also understands thoroughly the practical application of it to the everyday problems that people have. That is something that few young lawyers have and a lot more could use. And his blog website is an interesting read too. If you need a lawyer or have a question about Business Law, he is your answer. You can pay a lot more and buy a lot of $500 words from a lawyer who hasn't had to deal with your problems, or you could hire John and get straight and quick answers to your questions and some solid help solving your legal problems instead of fancy words and big legal bills. Be smart, hire John.