John Wray Kurtz

John Wray Kurtz

also known as John W. Kurtz

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights, Defective and Dangerous Products

1718 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO

About John

Biography

Phi Beta Kappa. Member, University of Missouri Law Review, 1975-1976. Recipient: Lon Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award, 1982; Pro Bono Publico Award, 1990; H. Michael Coburn Community Service Award, 2...

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Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 27 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 49 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1976

Good Standing, Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hubbard & Kurtz, LLP

1718 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO, 64108-1316

Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P.

1718 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, 64108

Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P.

1718 Walnut, Kansas City, MO, 64108

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John Wray Kurtz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jing | July 20, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Super Knowledgeable!

Very knowledgeable, super friendly! Very very helpful! Even my case does not entirely fall into Mr. Kurtz's scope, but Mr. Kurtz was willing to help me and guide me through the maze. He was honest to let me know what he knows and what he is not sure and made excellent referrals. I have complete trust... on him. He is very efficient in evaluating my case.

Posted by Kellye | July 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hiring a lawyer John Kurtz

I meet John 3 1/2 years ago. My mother was involved in a terrible accident that change her life for the worst but, also changed her children lives. The professionalism of John Kurtz and is staff was remarkable. There was never a time that I didn’t know what was going on with my mother case. Copie...s of paperwork that was sent out and preparing me every step of the way for what could happen and what to be ready for. There was never a time where I didn’t trust him or his staff to prepare a exceptional case for my mother Roberta L Reid. Mr. Kurtz went beyond and above to making sure my mother would be taken care of. I would recommended Mr. John Kurtz and always be greatful and appreciative for what he has done for my Mother and family.

Posted by Dana | October 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not JUST an attorney!!

Mr. Kurtz (John) becomes more than an attorney, he becomes a friend. He deeply cares about his clients. He, and his staff, go out of their way to accommodate you and your family. I think of John as a friend, that will always be very dear to not only my heart, but my whole family. I know he impacted... my life, but when my girl's speak often about memories with him, I am confident in saying, Mr. John Kurtz is a blessing to myself and my family. I will forever be thankful for everything he did for me. Such a sincere, professional, knowledgeable, yet down to earth type of person. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Kem and Debbie | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Malpractice suit

I am writing to recommend John Kurtz, whom I have known for 15 years, as a Lawyer and friend. During that time, John was referred to us from a local lawyer in the year of 2000. My husband had a life changing accident and events, that lead him to be a quadrapalegic. This was a Malpractice suit. Jo...hn's professionalism, diligent care, and compassion are of the many great characteristics he possesses. He helped us in many ways, including continued support on a personal note. He keeps an on going relationship with clients, also becomes a dear friend. We owe a debt of gratitude to him for his service. We are blessed to have him on our side. Thank you John!

Posted by Madonna | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

John Kurtz

John accepted me as a client in a very complicated case. From our first visit I recognized his professionalism and compassion. It took a number of years to settled our case through which he was diligent in supporting my concerns and investigating all avenues to reach a very positive solution. Besid...es being an excellent and knowledgeable attorney he has become a very respected friend to me and my family. I have and still will recommend John to anyone that needs professional advice and representation. John Kurtz is one of the finest individuals I have had the honor to know and work with.

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John Wray Kurtz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Jouras

Wrongful death lawyer | Aug 05

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"I have know Mr. Kurtz for many years. He is a lawyer's lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Morefield

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer and highest ethics."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Dean of the Trial Bar, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

2015

Purcell Professionalism Award, Missouri Bar Foundation

2012

Consumer Champion Award, Kansas Association for Justice

2011

Congenial Counselor award, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

2011

Spurgeon Smithson Award, The Missouri Bar

2010

Harold Holliday Civil Rights Award, Kansas City NAACP Chapter

2009

Ethics in Business Award, Midwest Christian Counseling Center

2008

President's Award, Legal Aid of Western Missouri

2006

Community Leadership Award, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

2005

Tom Cochran Community Service Award, The Missouri Bar

2004

Kansas City's 10 Legal Leaders, The Daily Record

2003

Man of La Mancha Award, UMKC Law Foundation

2000

H. Michael Coburn Community Service Award, The Missouri Bar

1990

Pro Bono Lawyer Award, The Missouri Bar

1983

Lon O. Hocker Memorial Trial Lawyer Award, The Missouri Bar

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P.

1900 - Present

Member, Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P.

1981 - 1997

Attorney, The Popham Law Firm

1979 - 1981

Assistant Public Defender, Public Defender's Office

1978 - 1978

Law Clerk/Bailiff, 16th Judicial Circuit Of Jackson County, Missouri

1977 - 1977

Attorney, Jackson County Juvenile Court

1976 - 1978

Coordinator of Santa Fe Outreach Project, St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

1975 - 1976

Law Clerk, John B. Schwabe, II

1975 - 1975

Summer Associate, Ralph Nader Center for Study of Responsive Law

1974 - 1974

Attorney, Sidney L. Willens Law Office

1972 - 1973

Assistant Director, Northwest Missouri Law Enforcement Assistance Council

1971 - 1972

Military Youth Worker, Palatinate Area Provost Marshal

1969 - 1969

Correctional Officer/Counselor, Haddam State Correctional Center

1969 - 1969

Research Assistant, Mid-Missouri Mental Health Center

1968 - 1968

Youth Worker/Counselor, Red Bird Mission, Beverly, Kentucky

Associations

1998 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

Kansas Association for Justice

Attorney Member

1981 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Attorney Member

1976 - Present

Missouri Bar

Attorney Member

Education

1976

University of Missouri School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

University of Pennsylvania

MA,

1969

University of Missouri, Columbia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

AB

Speaking Engagements

2015

Kansas City 15 Hour Review of the Law

Wrongful Death

2015

Annual Law Update

Torts & Civil Actions

Publications

1997

Missouri Trial Attorney The Dangers of Hogtying and Six-Packing Prisoners

1976

Missouri Law Review Employment of Criminal Record Victims in Missouri: Restrictions and Remedies

1975

Missouri Law Review An Unqualified Poilcy on Public Aid to Non-Public Schools

1975

Missouri Law Review Constitutional Problems in Enhanced Sentencing for Dangerous Special Offenders

Languages

English

Spanish

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