Legal Insight - Strategic Support - Cross-Border Understanding
Professor Thomas E. Nanney
Founder – Law Office of Thomas E. Nanney | Adjunct Professor of Law, UMKC School of Law
Thomas E. Nanney is an experienced litigation attorney and legal scholar with over two decades of practice in trust, estate, and business disputes. As founder of the Law Office of Thomas E. Nanney, he focuses on strategic litigation and client advocacy in matters involving fiduciary responsibility, inheritance conflict, and professional misconduct. He also serves as Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where he teaches courses grounded in litigation and global legal systems.
Education and Admissions
- J.D., University of Missouri–Columbia School of Law
- B.A., Political Science, Truman State University
Bar Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
- California
- U.S. District Courts (admitted to handle federal cases/trials)
Professional Background
Admitted to the bar in Missouri (1999), Kansas (2000), and California (2001), Professor Nanney has developed a broad-based litigation background across multiple jurisdictions. He served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas, where he litigated on behalf of public institutions, and previously worked in private practice representing clients in business and estate disputes. In 2021, he founded his own law office to deliver focused litigation services to clients needing clarity and strength in contested civil matters. His perspective is shaped by both courtroom experience and legal academia, making him especially effective in cases requiring ethical sensitivity, strategic planning, and clear legal reasoning.
Legal Expertise and Core Practice Areas
Professor Nanney’s legal practice is firmly rooted in civil litigation, with a particular focus on:
Trust & Estate Litigation
Business & Fiduciary Disputes
Elder Financial Abuse & Capacity Challenges
Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Cross-Border Legal Issues & Jurisdictional Conflict
General Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts
He is frequently engaged in cases involving complicated family dynamics, trust administration breakdowns, and allegations of undue influence or fiduciary breach, where litigation must be handled with both rigor and discretion.
Approach to Legal Practice
Professor Nanney brings a methodical, litigation-first approach to every client matter. His background allows him to translate complex legal frameworks into persuasive advocacy, whether in motion practice, courtroom litigation, or behind-the-scenes negotiation. Known for his intellectual clarity and ethical consistency, he approaches each dispute with balance, diligence, and respect for both process and people.
Collaborative Role at C.C. Global Consulting LLC
As a attorney partner of C.C. Global Consulting LLC, Professor Nanney contributes his deep experience in fiduciary litigation, legal ethics, and strategic case planning. His dual perspective—as both a trial attorney and professor—enhances C.C. Global’s capacity to support clients involved in sensitive disputes, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and culturally complex legal environments.
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