Jeff Klusmeier
Attorney
Background
Jeff is a seasoned attorney who is equally at home helping clients avoid litigation when that is possible, and developing and advancing winning strategies when it is not. He spent nearly a decade at the beginning of his legal career cutting his teeth in state government. As an Assistant Attorney General, Jeff represented the state of Missouri in several multi-billion dollar bankruptcies, won cases and appeals across the country, and was awarded the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Litigation for his role unraveling an insidious Ponzi scheme and securing millions of dollars in restitution for the victims. He then served as the Attorney General’s Legislative Liaison—in which position he literally wrote some of the laws he now helps clients navigate—and later oversaw the drafting, bidding, and execution of several major construction contracts, including a $100 million project to repair, protect, and revitalize the Missouri State Capitol Building.
More recently, Jeff has developed expertise in employment law and civil rights law, litigating and trying cases both in private practice and as in house counsel. Jeff has also notched several victories in complex administrative proceedings and has had success before appellate courts from Kansas City to Boston and points in between.
Jeff is a proud graduate of the Ohio State University, where he was a member of the Fisher College of Business’s highly selective Honors Cohort Program. He can be found on most fall Saturdays cheering on his beloved Buckeyes. He earned his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Illinois, where he served on the Elder Law Journal.
Testimonials
“In a legal situation that was daunting, confusing, and thoroughly stressful, the team at KNM was indispensable. The attorneys were knowledgeable, prompt, patient, and communicative. Always taking the time to walk me through the processes & what to expect in the next steps. I couldn’t recommend a better group of professionals.” – Nick B.
“If you are looking to be in good hands, these are the folks you want to be in touch with.” – Sofia C.
“They are superior in their understanding of the law and compassionate about solving their clients’ problems.” – Jeff & Janet
Additional Information
Education
University of Illinois, Juris Doctor, cum laude, May 2007
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, May 2004
Bar Admissions
Missouri state courts
Kansas state courts
Illinois – inactive
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, inactive
Honors and Awards
Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Litigation
Professional Associations and Memberships
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Contact Us
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