Jill Waldman, Civil Rights Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Insurance
AttorneyatLathrop Gage LLP
Kansas City, MO
Practicing civil rights in Kansas City since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 6
- Bar admissions
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Jill Waldman is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Insurance. Jill has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP.
- Based in
- Kansas City, MO
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Health Care · Insurance
- Handles Civil Rights, Health Care, and Insurance matters from Kansas City, MO.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jill Waldman: Jill Waldman is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Insurance. Jill has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jill takes on
Jill concentrates on civil rights, health care, insurance, litigation, and ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jill handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Health Care
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Insurance
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Litigation
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SSD
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Civil Rights cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Jill takes civil rights matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jill agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Jill takes health care matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jill agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Jill takes insurance matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jill agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Jill takes litigation matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jill agrees to represent you.
SSD cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Jill takes ssd matters in Kansas City, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jill agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jill Waldman — civil rights lawyer in Kansas City
Jill Waldman is an attorney based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Health Care, and Insurance. Jill has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP.
Ms. Jill Waldman is a lawyer practicing civil rights, insurance, disability, leave and health management and 1 other area of law. Jill received a A.B.J. degree from University of Georgia in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years. Jill practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO.
How Jill handles civil rights matters
Ms. Jill Waldman is a lawyer practicing civil rights, insurance, disability, leave and health management and 1 other area of law. Jill received a A.B.J. degree from University of Georgia in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years. Jill practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Kansas City, MO.
The kind of cases Jill takes
Jill reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, health care, and insurance matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M. University · 1995
University of Georgia
A.B.J. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Jill's state bar admissions
Kansas
2000 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2000 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1999 · ACTIVE
Virginia (Inactive)
1995 · ACTIVE
South Carolina (Inac
1994 · ACTIVE
Jill studied at LL.M. University in Georgetown University Law Center and A.B.J. in University of Georgia.
Law school and academic background
Jill completed LL.M. University in Georgetown University Law Center and A.B.J. in University of Georgia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jill runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jill's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations and Activities •Kansas Bar Association •Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association •The Missouri Bar •Defense Research Institute
membership
Locations
Jill Waldman's office in Kansas City
Jill's primary office is at 2345 Grand Blvd., Ste. 2200, Kansas City, MO, 64108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Jill Waldman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jill usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jill charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jill's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jill will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jill
Jill discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jill confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jill's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jill Waldman
How much does it cost to hire Jill for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jill walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jill offer a free consultation?
Jill charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jill's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Jill's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jill gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jill take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Jill is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jill will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jill?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jill will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jill accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Jill's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Civil Rights attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri
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