Jean-Paul Assouad, Class Action Attorney in Kansas City, Missouri

Jean-Paul concentrates on class action, insurance, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jean-Paul handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Class Action

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• Insurance

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• Litigation

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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Jean-Paul's primary office is at Two Pershing Square, 2300 Main St., Ste. 800, Kansas City, MO, 54108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Jean-Paul for a class action case?

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

• Does Jean-Paul offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do class action cases in Missouri typically take?

  Simple class action 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. Jean-Paul gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Jean-Paul take my case if I'm outside Kansas City?

  Jean-Paul 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 — Jean-Paul 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 Jean-Paul?

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

• Is Jean-Paul accepting new class action clients right now?

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