Donald S. "Don" Prophete, Employment Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri
focused on Employment and Litigation
Kansas City, MO
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Donald S. "Don" Prophete is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
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- Kansas City, MISSOURI
- Experience
- attorney
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- Employment · Litigation
- Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Kansas City, MISSOURI.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).
About Donald S. "Don" Prophete: Donald S. "Don" Prophete is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Donald takes on
Donald concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Donald handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Donald 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 Donald agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Kansas City, Missouri
Donald 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 Donald agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Donald S. "Don" Prophete — employment lawyer in Kansas City
Donald S. "Don" Prophete is an attorney based in Kansas City, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.
Donald S. Prophete is a trial lawyer who excels at representing large clients in complex and multi-plaintiff race employment discrimination cases. He has handled many high-profile and high-damage cases in the sports, military contractor and retail industries. Don has served as lead trial counsel in all types of employment disputes in federal and state courts in New Hampshire, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, including post-decertification wage and hour jury trials for major national employers. Don also serves as the firm's chair of the Whistleblower practice group, an area where he has tried several cases. In addition to his litigation activities, Don's daily practice revolves significantly around providing advice and counsel to C-Suite executives on whistleblower and other matters in the following business sectors: Retail, Restaurant, Technology and Manufacturing.
In January 2008, the U. S. Commission on Civil Rights, in conjunction with the White House, appointed Don to serve as chairman of the Advisory Committee to the Commission, for a two-year term. In January 2002, President George W. Bush announced his intention to nominate Don to be general counsel of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). While honored, Don ultimately withdrew his name from consideration to remain in Kansas City.
How Donald handles employment matters
Donald S. Prophete is a trial lawyer who excels at representing large clients in complex and multi-plaintiff race employment discrimination cases. He has handled many high-profile and high-damage cases in the sports, military contractor and retail industries. Don has served as lead trial counsel in all types of employment disputes in federal and state courts in New Hampshire, Kansas, Illinois,…
The kind of cases Donald takes
Donald 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
Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 1992
Fordham University
BA
Jurisdictions
Donald's state bar admissions
Missouri, United Sta
ACTIVE
Pennsylvania, United
ACTIVE
Donald studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and BA in Fordham University.
Law school and academic background
Donald completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law and BA in Fordham University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Donald runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Donald has received 19 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
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Client Service All Star – BTI, 2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Super Lawyer - Missouri, Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Legal 500
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awarded, Missouri Top Lawyers, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awarded, Client Choice Award, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awarded, Who's Who Legal Award, 2016
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Top Attorney of the Year, International Association of Top Professionals, 2016-2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, Kansas City's Best Lawyer, 435 Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named, 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers in the country, SAVOY Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, rating for high professional achievement and ethical standards
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).
Locations
Donald S. "Don" Prophete's office in Kansas City
Donald's primary office is at 1201 Walnut Street Suite 2350, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108-4600. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Donald S. "Don" Prophete — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Donald usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Donald charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donald'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; Donald 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 Donald
Donald 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. Donald confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Donald'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 Donald S. "Don" Prophete
How much does it cost to hire Donald for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Donald walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Donald offer a free consultation?
Donald charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Donald's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Donald'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. Donald gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Donald take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?
Donald 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 — Donald 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 Donald?
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. Donald will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Donald accepting new employment clients right now?
Donald'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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