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Trina Ricketts, Employment Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

focused on Employment and Litigation

Kansas City, MO

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Trina Ricketts is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Based in
Kansas City, MISSOURI
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Kansas City, MISSOURI.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Trina Ricketts: Trina Ricketts is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Trina's practice areas in Kansas City

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

Employment cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Trina 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 Trina agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Kansas City, Missouri

Trina 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 Trina agrees to represent you.

Biography

Trina Ricketts, employment attorney serving Kansas City

Trina Ricketts is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Trina works from Kansas City, Missouri and takes on employment matters across the region.

Trina Ricketts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Trina, who practices law in Kansas City, Missouri, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Working with Trina on a employment matter

Trina Ricketts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Trina, who practices law in Kansas City, Missouri, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Trina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and…

Clients Trina works with

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

Credentials

Credentials — where Trina studied and practices

  • University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia)

    J.D. · 1997

Trina studied at J.D. in University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia).

Law school and academic background

Trina completed J.D. in University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia). Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Trina runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Trina's legal honors and published work

Trina has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Trina Ricketts's office in Kansas City

Trina's primary office is at 700 W. 47th Street, Suite 500, Kansas City, Missouri, 64112. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

700 W. 47th Street, Suite 500

Kansas City, Missouri 64112

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Hiring guide

How to hire Trina Ricketts — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Trina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trina'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; Trina 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 Trina

Trina 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. Trina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Trina'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 Trina Ricketts

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

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

  • Does Trina offer a free consultation?

    Trina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Trina's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Trina'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. Trina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Trina 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 — Trina 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 Trina?

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

  • Is Trina accepting new employment clients right now?

    Trina'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

Trina 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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