
Mr. Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers, Employment Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Health Care
PartneratHusch Blackwell LLP
Kansas City, MO
Practicing employment in Kansas City since 2005.
- 21+
- Years practicing
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- Bar admissions
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Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Mr. has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP.
- Based in
- Kansas City, MO
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Health Care
- Handles Employment, General, and Health Care matters from Kansas City, MO.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers: Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Mr. has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers
Curtis concentrates on employment, general, and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Curtis handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Health Care
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Employment cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Curtis 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 Curtis agrees to represent you.
General cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Curtis takes general 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 Curtis agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Curtis 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 Curtis agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers — Over 21 years of Missouri employment experience
Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers is a partner based in Kansas City, MO. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Health Care. Mr. has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP.
Mr Curtis Ryan Summers is a lawyer practicing healthcare, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, hospitals & health systems and 1 other area of law. Curtis received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years. Curtis practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, MO.
How Curtis handles employment matters
Mr Curtis Ryan Summers is a lawyer practicing healthcare, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, hospitals & health systems and 1 other area of law. Curtis received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years. Curtis practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, MO.
The kind of cases Curtis takes
Curtis reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and health care matters in Kansas City and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers's legal education and bar admissions
University of Kansas School of Law J.D. 2005 Kansas Law Review University of Kansas School of Law J.D. 2003-2005 University of Kansas School of Law J.D. Note and Comment Editor University of
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Kansas State University
B.S. · 2002
Jurisdictions
Curtis's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
2010 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2009 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2006 · ACTIVE
Missouri
2006 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2005 · ACTIVE
Kansas
2005 · ACTIVE
Curtis studied at — in University of Kansas School of Law J.D. 2005 Kansas Law Review University of Kansas School of Law J.D. 2003-2005 University of Kansas School of Law J.D. Note and Comment Editor University of and B.S. in Kansas State University.
Law school and academic background
Curtis completed — in University of Kansas School of Law J.D. 2005 Kansas Law Review University of Kansas School of Law J.D. 2003-2005 University of Kansas School of Law J.D. Note and Comment Editor University of and B.S. in Kansas State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Curtis runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Curtis's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations and Memberships American Bar Association •Heartland Labor and Employment Institute •Kansas Bar Association •The Missouri Bar
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Locations
Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers's office in Kansas City
Curtis's primary office is at 4801 Main Street, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO, 64112. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Curtis usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Curtis charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Curtis'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; Curtis 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 Curtis
Curtis 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. Curtis confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Curtis'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 Mr. Curtis Ryan Summers
How much does it cost to hire Curtis for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Curtis walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Curtis offer a free consultation?
Curtis charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Curtis's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Curtis'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. Curtis gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Curtis take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Curtis 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 — Curtis 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 Curtis?
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. Curtis will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Curtis accepting new employment clients right now?
Curtis's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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