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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 10:49:44+00:00

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Mr. Donelon started his own law practice at the age of 29. He grew up in Jefferson City, Missouri, and attended college at Truman State University in Kirksville. After graduating with a degree in economics, he attended the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law.
He has tried numerous successful jury verdicts in both state and federal courts. He is considered by his peers to be a preeminent practitioner in the litigation of complex wage and hour matters, and is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). He has chaired the Labor and Employment law committee for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and also chaired the task force committee for the Kansas City chapter of NELA reviewing and analyzing revisions to the Missouri Commission on Human Rights policies and procedures and its effects on claimant’s rights.
Mr. Donelon has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in Missouri and Kansas – a research-driven, peer influenced, rating service of outstanding attorneys, from more than 70 practice areas, who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations, assuring a credible and annual list of the top 5% of attorneys. Mr. Donelon has also given numerous talks on wage and hour claims around the country.
Dan has briefed and argued before the Supreme Court of Missouri, Missouri Court of Appeals (Western, Eastern and Southern Districts), and before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Levings, et al. v. Rent-A-Center, Inc., 4:00-CV-00596-ODS. Class action lawsuit for employment discrimination. Settled for an amount in excess of $13,000,000.00.
Allen et al. v. Thorn Americas, Inc., et al., 4:97-CV-01159-SOW. Class action lawsuit for employment discrimination. Settled for $6,500,000.00.
Wooten, et al., v. Dillards, Inc., 4:99-CV-00990-ODS. Class action lawsuit for employment discrimination. Settled for $5,600,000.00.
Ross v. KCP&L, 4:98-CV-00674-ODS. One of approximately 40 individual employment discrimination cases brought against the defendant. Jury verdict obtained in the amount of $1,500,000.00, and settled prior to appeal. Remaining cases settled for confidential amount.
Barnes, et al. v. Gateway, Inc., et al., 4:99-CV-00586-GAF. Multiple plaintiff employment discrimination lawsuit. Settled for confidential amount.
Thorne v. Sprint, PCS. 4:00-CV-00913-HFS. Sexual harassment employment claim. Jury verdict obtained in amount of $1,200,000.00. Settled prior to appeal.
To see how Donelon, P.C., can help in your case, contact us online or call us at 816-221-7100 and schedule a free initial consultation.

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