Kimberly Houser Seten

Kimberly Houser Seten, Employment Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation

Practicing employment in Kansas City since 1998.

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Kimberly Houser Seten is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Kimberly has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP.

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Kansas City, MO
Experience
over 28 years
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Kansas City, MO.
  • Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Kimberly Houser Seten: Kimberly Houser Seten is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Kimberly has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kimberly takes on

Kimberly concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kimberly handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Kimberly takes employment 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 Kimberly agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Kimberly 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 Kimberly agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kimberly Houser Seten — employment lawyer in Kansas City

Kimberly Houser Seten is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Kimberly has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP.

Kimberly Houser Seten is a lawyer practicing labor relations, litigation, employment litigation prevention and defense. Kimberly received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, and has been licensed for 28 years. Kimberly practices at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP in Kansas City, MO.

Kimberly's approach to employment cases

Kimberly Houser Seten is a lawyer practicing labor relations, litigation, employment litigation prevention and defense. Kimberly received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana, IL, and has been licensed for 28 years. Kimberly practices at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP in Kansas City, MO.

The kind of cases Kimberly takes

Kimberly reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Illinois, Urbana, IL B.S. Psychology University of Illinois, Urbana, IL B.S. 1995 Board member of Student Society for Human Resources Management University of Illinois, Urbana,

Jurisdictions

Kimberly's state bar admissions

  • Kansas

    1999 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    1998 · ACTIVE

Kimberly studied at — in University of Illinois, Urbana, IL B.S. Psychology University of Illinois, Urbana, IL B.S. 1995 Board member of Student Society for Human Resources Management University of Illinois, Urbana, .

Law school and academic background

Kimberly completed — in University of Illinois, Urbana, IL B.S. Psychology University of Illinois, Urbana, IL B.S. 1995 Board member of Student Society for Human Resources Management University of Illinois, Urbana, . Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kimberly runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Kimberly Houser Seten's office in Kansas City

Kimberly's primary office is at 2600 Grand Boulevard, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO, 64108-4600. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

2600 Grand Boulevard, Suite 300

Kansas City, MO 64108-4600

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kimberly Houser Seten — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kimberly usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kimberly charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kimberly'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; Kimberly will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Kimberly

Kimberly discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment 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. Kimberly confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kimberly's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kimberly Houser Seten

  • How much does it cost to hire Kimberly for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kimberly walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kimberly offer a free consultation?

    Kimberly charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kimberly's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kimberly's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple employment 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. Kimberly gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kimberly take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?

    Kimberly 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 — Kimberly 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 Kimberly?

    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. Kimberly will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kimberly accepting new employment clients right now?

    Kimberly's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Kansas City, St Louis and Jefferson City in Missouri

Kimberly handles employment matters throughout Missouri. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.

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