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Christopher F. Pickering
About Christopher
Biography
I am the principal attorney for the Pickering Law Firm. We focus our practice on providing solutions in business and commercial disputes involving corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships as well as for shareholders, corporate officers, and principal employees. We provide advice to the corporation, its owners, its principal business generators, as well as the equity owners. While we bring thirty years of litigation experience to bear on our client’s legal problems, in a wide range of litigation areas, we work primarily with these businesses and individuals.
I practice with my daughter Margot who, in addition to supporting the main practice, handles bankruptcy work, and other general litigation.
Our goal is to find the right solution or strategy for you, and then to execute that solution or strategy for you.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
40%
43 years
Litigation
25%
43 years
Business
20%
40 years
Employment and Labor
10%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Kansas for 35 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 43 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 17 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Pickering Law Firm, P.A.
130 N. Cherry, Suite 100, Olathe, KS, 66061
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Posted by Bruce | June 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
An Ornament to the Profession
Recently, I hired Christopher Pickering to handle a delicate and difficult legal matter, and he obtained a most advantageous result. I practiced law for 25 years, and I have worked on numerous matters with the assistance of Christopher Pickering over the course of decades. There are precious few tru...
Posted by Pete | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Breach Of Contract
Chris successfully negotiated a settlement on a breach of contract with my customer. Very professional, knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
Posted by Mary | February 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Business dispute
Chris did a fantastic job resolving my employment/business situation. He reviewed my files and advised me accordingly. He was thorough and ethical. He was able to help resolve the situation quickly to allow me to move on. I appreciated his clear expertise in the area of employment law and his ability...
Posted by Patrick | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Great personal and corporate lawyer
Chris is excellent to work with. He explains legal situations in language I can understand. He takes a very personal approach. He has also been successful in litigation and excellent with contracts. I definitely recommend him.
Christopher F. Pickering's Lawyer Endorsements
"The answers of Mr. Pickering are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Chris is professional, intelligent, articulate and very knowledgeable. I was fortunate to work with him years ago and I always found him to approachable and friendly. Chris has a stellar reputation in the legal community."
"Pickering is an expert regarding litigation tactics."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
25 Years of Service, Kansas Bar Association
1981
Lane Scholarship, Lane Scholar
1981
Board of Editors - Student Articles Editor, Creighton Law Review
1980
Dean's List, Dean of the Law school
1980
Law Review, Creighton University of Law
1980
Moot Court Board Member, Creighton Law School Moot Court
1979
Dean's List, Dean of the Law School
1979
Member - Moot Court Board, Creighton University Law School Moot Court Board
Work Experience
2013 - 2016
Principal Attorney, The Pickering Law Firm, P.A.
1990 - 2003
Shareholder, Shughart Thomson & Kilroy
1987 - 1990
Associate, Turner and Bousseau
1984 - 1987
Associate, Stinson Mag & Fizzell
1982 - 1984
Law Clerk Richard H. Ralston, Federal District Court Western District of Missouri
Associations
2015 - Present
Earl E. O'Connor Inn of CourtMaster of the Bench
2013 - Present
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar FoundationSustaining Member
2008 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Kansas Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Johnson County Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ture North Partners v. Vast Petroleum et al.
Case Resolved
Pulaski Bank v. First State Bank of St. Charles
Resolved
Ruether v. Power I.T. et. al
1. Court awarded Mr. Ruether his attorney fees for defending a counterclaim filed by the company. 2. The Case was resolved.
Roberts v. Affinity BioTech, et al
Resolved
Education
1982
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude
1978
University of Iowa
MA - Masters
1977
University of Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Top LLC Mistakes to Avoid in Everyday Business Practices
"Ethical Traps in the LLC"
2015
The Basics of Taking and Defending Depositions
Deposition Goals, Laying the Foundation, Case Investigation and Conducting the Deposition
2015
NBI CLE Top Mistakes to Avoid in Everyday Business Practices
Disputes in the LLC: "What not to Do When the Love Is Gone"
2008
Kansas Bar Association
Ethics - The Lawyer As Advocate
Publications
2015
Kansas Ethics Handbook - Third Edition 2015
Kansas Ethics Handbook - Chapter 8 "The Lawyer as Advocate"
2008
Kansas Bar Association publication
Kansas Ethics Handbook, Chapter 8 "The Lawyer as Advocate" Editor / Update
1980
Law Review: Creighton Law School
Eighth Circuit Survey of the Law: Constitutional Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides