- • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
- • Business Disputes, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- • Corporate and General Business
- • Construction Law
- • Employment Law, Wrongful Termination and Employment Discrimination
- • Class Actions
- • Real Estate Law
- • Estate Planning
- • Medical Marijuana and Hemp
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Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation
If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or loss because of someone else’s negligence, we can help. We are dedicated to protecting the interests of families, survivors, the seriously injured and other victims of the mistakes and carelessness of others and are committed to the recovery of full compensation for those who have suffered an injury or loss. Beckett & Hensley, L.C. has the experience you need to get the results you deserve. You pay no legal fees unless we win for you, and all our fees are competitive and fair.
Automobile Collisions
Tractor-Trailer and Trucking Accidents
Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Premises Liability
Wrongful Death – Loss of Life
Medical/Professional Negligence
Claims Against Utilities
Highway Defects
Brain Injuries
Burn and Electrical Injuries
Catastrophic Injury
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Business Disputes, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
The attorneys at Beckett & Hensley, L.C. regularly represent clients in business disputes and litigation of all kinds, including disputes arising out of contracts, construction projects, real estate transactions, partnership and shareholder agreements, loan and other banking documents, the sale and purchase of goods and services, employment contracts, trade secrets, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements, as well as all other general contract disputes that inevitably arise from time to time. When representing our clients, we pride ourselves in focusing on what’s important to you—your business—and we work diligently to prepare and follow a course of action that balances your goals as a business owner with the demands of litigation.
Business Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
Breach of Contract
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Business Separation or Dissolution
Insurance Coverage Disputes
Contractual/Transactional Disputes
Collections
Life Insurance Litigation
Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreements
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Corporate and General Business
The attorneys at Beckett & Hensley, L.C. have a wealth of experience negotiating and preparing routine and complex business agreements to meet the goals and ambitions of our diverse client base. Successful business agreements are key to managing business relationships. Businesses cannot run effectively without well-executed and comprehensive negotiations and agreements. Written agreements provide documentation that will help determine rights and responsibilities should a legal dispute arise and are helpful to specifically detail how a dispute will be resolved.
Contracts, Business Agreements and Negotiations
Corporate and Partnership Planning and Representation
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business Organization and Planning
Limited Liability Companies
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Construction Law
The attorneys at Beckett & Hensley, L.C. have the experience to provide our construction industry clients with innovative, strategic and cost-effective services that aggressively protect your interests. Virtually every aspect of a construction project lends itself to the need for a good construction attorney. It is important at the outset of any construction project that the proper contracts are in place and the structure of a project is well-defined. We regularly provide our clients with contract negotiation and drafting services and have the experience in complex construction matters to assist you with strategic legal and business decisions throughout the project. A substantial portion of the firm’s practice is concentrated in construction litigation and arbitration concerning the rights of owners, contractors and subcontractors, as well as developers, architects, insurers, materialmen, engineers and lenders, in major construction projects throughout Missouri, Kansas and the Midwest. We have extensive experience in handling disputes when they arise and will work closely with you to develop a cost-effective strategy that meets your goals and objectives.
Construction Contracts and Negotiation
Construction Design and Development
Mechanic’s Liens
Construction Defects or Failure
Construction Disputes
Payment Bond and Construction Claims
Architect and Engineering Liability
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Employment Law, Wrongful Termination and Employment Discrimination
The attorneys at Beckett & Hensley, L.C. are committed to helping individual employees who have been wrongfully terminated or have suffered from employment discrimination. Employment discrimination may take many forms – sexual harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination or discrimination based on gender, religion or national origin. We have the experience necessary to protect you and safeguard your rights and interests in the workplace. You pay no legal fees unless we win for you, and all our fees are competitive and fair.
Beckett & Hensley, L.C. also represents management of both large and small employers in all aspects of employment matters, including the preparation of Employment Agreements and Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreements. We routinely represent employers in the defense of retaliation, wrongful discharge and discrimination allegations in state and federal courts and before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Missouri Human Rights Commission.
Wrongful Termination
Age, Gender, Disability, Race, Religious, Discrimination
Sexual Harassment
Employment Agreements
Non-competition and Confidentiality Agreements
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Class Actions
We have successfully represented class plaintiffs in Class Action Litigation in the Midwest and across the country, from Connecticut to California, obtaining over $100 million in benefits for class members. Many law firms handle class action cases, though few have taken a class action case to trial. Beckett & Hensley, L.C. has achieved outstanding results for our clients by resolving class action litigation through settlement, though has also successfully litigated class action cases by trial in the courtroom.
Breach of Credit Card Security and Privacy
Consumer Protection
Hidden and Undisclosed Fees or Charges in Consumer Contracts
Lender Liability
Wage and Hour (FSLA) Failure to Pay Overtime
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Real Estate Law
The attorneys at Beckett & Hensley, L.C. can assist you with every step of your residential or commercial real estate transaction, from preparing or reviewing the real estate contract, determining appropriate due diligence, and helping with the closing of your loan. We have experience in real estate transactions involving commercial properties, residential properties, unimproved land, condominiums and leasehold interests. Our decades of experience in these areas can be invaluable in consummating a clean transaction and avoiding disputes which often arise during or subsequent to the closing of a transaction.
Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate and Loan Closings
Construction Lending
Land Development
Leasing
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Estate Planning
The attorneys at Beckett & Hensley, L.C. recognize that a client’s specific circumstances, needs and desires cannot be properly served by a “one-size-fits-all” approach to estate planning. We are committed to listening to clients and offering estate planning solutions appropriate to the particular needs of each individual client.
We represent and assist Conservators and Personal Representatives in all aspects of probate administrations, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Initiating the probate administration and obtaining the appointment of an estate representative.
- Assisting the estate representative in obtaining all necessary court approvals concerning the management and/or sale of estate property.
- Preparing and filing all required accountings with the Court; and
- Effecting termination of the probate administration.
Beckett & Hensley, L.C. routinely represents family business owners wishing to plan an exit strategy for their business. We provide business advice and strategies regarding succession planning, helping our clients create personalized and effective plans for the future.
Preparation of Wills and Trusts
Probate and Trust Administration
Business Succession Planning
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com
Medical Marijuana and Hemp
With the passage of Amendment 2, the medical cannabis (marijuana) industry is well underway in Missouri. Also, with the new Missouri hemp statute and passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, Missouri will likely become one of the larger growers of hemp in the country. These new Missouri industries require the assistance of strategic advisors with knowledge and experience in a variety of practice areas. The added complexity of cannabis/marijuana remaining illegal at the federal level under the Controlled Substances Act makes this even more essential.
The attorneys at Beckett & Hensley, L.C. can offer cost-effective guidance and representation to those directly or indirectly involved in the growth, manufacture/extraction, dispensing, testing and transportation of marijuana, as well as those providing ancillary services. With the amount of work and detail that is necessary to be in continued compliance with newly created cannabis regulations and to address other unique legal issues created by the cannabis industry, it is essential that anyone interested in cannabis/marijuana obtain knowledgeable legal guidance and consulting.
Beckett & Hensley, L.C. can provide assistance in a variety of areas, including:
- Licensing and Applications;
- Planning and zoning;
- Real Estate;
- Municipal considerations;
- Selection of Proper Locations;
- Business Entity selection and formation;
- Banking/Financing;
- Regulatory compliance;
- Security planning;
- Intellectual Property Protection;
- Labor and Employment;
- Litigation/dispute resolution;
- Environmental compliance;
- Negotiation and preparation of contracts between cannabis businesses, vendors, property owners, and ancillary businesses;
- Product Warnings, Labeling, & Packaging
We Offer a No-Cost Consultation
If you have a question or would like to visit, please call or e-mail us today.
Phone 816-471-7500 / E-Mail info@beckettandhensley.com