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Jon earned his law degree at Vanderbilt Law School in 2004 along with a certificate in business law in conjunction with Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Business. He completed his undergraduate studies at Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in finance.
Following law school, Jon clerked at the trial court level for Chief Judge Thomas Brothers in Nashville, Tennessee, after which he associated with the commercial litigation firm of Kay Griffin, Enkema & Brothers, PLLC. He moved back to his hometown of Kansas City in 2007 and opened his law practice. He has handled matters in a number of areas, including estate planning, probate and trust administration, business law, non-profit law, intellectual property, and immigration. He enjoys solving problems for individuals and small organizations, with a high level of client care.
Jon loves being married to his wife, Michelle. They live in Roeland Park, Kansas, with their three daughters, and Leo--the dog. Jon is involved in his church, several non-profit organizatons, and tries daily to express God's redemptive love in each area of his life.
Jon is also a working actor with a long list of commercial clients, including John Deere, Kubota, Walmart, Applebee's, Hallmark, H&R Block, Garmin, Dow, Monsanto, American Century, Kansas and Missouri Tourism, and many others. He also performs in musical productions regulalry and has been on stage at the New Theater, American Heartland Theater, the Chestnut, Quality Hill Playhouse, MET, and the Kansas City Symphony.
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10955 Lowell Ave., Ste. 900, Overland Park, KS, 66210
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Posted by Gerry | September 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Recommendation
Several years ago, we were looking for an attorney to update our wills and other legal documents. Everything was completed to our satisfaction. We've since returned to Jon to address an estate as well as several Trusts. He's always listened to our needs and concerns, provided fantastic advice, alt...
Posted by Derek | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Tax
Meticulous work pays off for non-profit
Jon Daugharthy is our attorney for a nationally recognized foundation that works with elected officials across the United States. His meticulous work allowed our application to the IRS to become a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible organization to not only be approved by the IRS, but was approved in LESS THAN ...
Posted by Jime Leonard | August 18, 2014
Amazing, professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend him!
Jon got back to me right away, and was able to meet with us quickly. He worked with our schedule and was fine with bringing my newborn to the meeting. We asked tons of questions and he patiently answered all of them, looked them up when needed, and went the extra mile to help us. I am extremely pleas...
Posted by Martha | May 02, 2014 | Estate Planning
Review of end-of-life documents preparation
Jon is the kind of attorney who is accessible, knowledgeable, understandable, patient and thorough. His fees are reasonable, and the turnaround was on schedule. He is very good at explaining legalese, and we would certainly recommend him to anyone without any hesitation. He prepared end-of-life/es...
Posted by Nicole | December 22, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills
Highly recommended attorney
Jon assisted me with updating my powers of attorney and living wills. I contacted him via email and received a response the same day; all communication was prompt. He was accommodating about my schedule and even came to my office for the final signings. He explained the documents and kept me informed...
"Jon is both thorough and personable. I have known Jon for about a year, and confidently recommend his services for immigration, trademarks, non-profit establishment, contracts, licensing, and more."
Elder law lawyer
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2005
Order of Commendation, Judge Thomas W. Brothers
2004
Scholastic Excellence Award, Vanderbilt University Law School
2009 - Present
Attorney, Jon Daugharthy, Attorney & Counselor at Law
2005 - 2007
Associate, Kay, Griffin, Enkema & Brothers
2004 - 2005
Clerk, Judge Thomas W. Brothers, Sixth Circuit Court for the 20th Judicial District of Tennessee (Nashville/Davidson County)
2013 - Present
Johnson County Bar Association
2009 - Present
Kansas Bar Association
2008 - Present
Missouri State Bar Association
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
501(c)3 vs. 501(c)4 Tax-Exempt Status
2014
Probate Overview for Financial Advisors
2014
Estate Planning
English
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