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Susan Marie Harris, General Attorney in St Joseph, Missouri

Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on General and SSD

MemberatSusan M. Harris

St Joseph, MO

Practicing general in St Joseph since 1991.

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Susan Marie Harris is a member based in St. Joseph, MO. The practice focuses on General and SSD. Susan has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Susan M. Harris.

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St. Joseph, MO
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over 35 years
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General · SSD
  • Handles General and SSD matters from St. Joseph, MO.
  • Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Susan Marie Harris: Susan Marie Harris is a member based in St. Joseph, MO. The practice focuses on General and SSD. Susan has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Susan M. Harris.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Susan takes on

Susan concentrates on general and ssd. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in St Joseph, Missouri

Susan takes general matters in St Joseph, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.

SSD cases in St Joseph, Missouri

Susan takes ssd matters in St Joseph, 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 Susan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Susan Marie Harris — general lawyer in St Joseph

Susan Marie Harris is a member based in St. Joseph, MO. The practice focuses on General and SSD. Susan has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Susan M. Harris.

Susan Marie Harris is a lawyer practicing guardian ad litem law, social security disability law. Susan received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years. Susan practices at Susan M. Harris in St. Joseph, MO.

How Susan handles general matters

Susan Marie Harris is a lawyer practicing guardian ad litem law, social security disability law. Susan received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years. Susan practices at Susan M. Harris in St. Joseph, MO.

Who Susan represents

Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and ssd matters in St Joseph and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Missouri at Kansas City

    J.D. · 1990

  • University of Missouri at Kansas City

    B.A. · 1985

Jurisdictions

Susan's state bar admissions

  • Kansas

    1992 · ACTIVE

  • Missouri

    1991 · ACTIVE

Susan studied at J.D. in University of Missouri at Kansas City and B.A. in University of Missouri at Kansas City.

Law school and academic background

Susan completed J.D. in University of Missouri at Kansas City and B.A. in University of Missouri at Kansas City. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Susan's professional memberships and bar associations

  • The Missouri Bar Kansas Bar Association

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Locations

Susan Marie Harris's office in St. Joseph

Susan's primary office is at 2400 Jackson St., St. Joseph, MO, 64507. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Susan M. Harris

2400 Jackson St.

St. Joseph, MO 64507

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Hiring guide

How to hire Susan Marie Harris — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan'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; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in St Joseph, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Susan

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Susan Marie Harris

  • How much does it cost to hire Susan for a general case?

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

  • Does Susan offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do general cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple general 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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Susan take my case if I'm outside St Joseph?

    Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?

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

  • Is Susan accepting new general clients right now?

    Susan'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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