In Kent Lowry’s 30 plus solid years practicing law, he has taken more than 100 cases to conclusion as lead trial counsel. Involved in every part of the action, he vigorously represents clients involved in litigation due to disputes concerning a broad range of matters such as business, insurance, products liability, transportation and administration/regulatory.

Kent counsels in personal injury and large scale product liability cases. He handles negligence and hiring practice issues, but is often called in for guidance in airplane crashes and trucking accidents.

A licensed commercial pilot, Kent is well-versed in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regulations and procedures. This knowledge is essential as he works with experts in accident reconstruction.

Kent understands trucking industry standards and the methods of proper accident reconstruction. When there is an incident with a tractor trailer, dump truck, bus or other large commercial motor vehicle, Kent is acutely aware that lives, property and businesses can be impacted. Many times, he is involved at the initial event to evaluate, examine, reconstruct and assess.

For retailers or those who have purchased special equipment on the claim of Missouri manufacturing exemptions, Kent aids in state taxation problems including sales, use and property tax. He also has extensive experience with tax related administrative litigation and is frequently asked to review matters involving political law, particularly regarding ballot initiatives.

Before the Missouri Supreme Court, various state courts of appeals and administrative hearing commissions, Kent has briefed and argued approximately 30 appellate cases involving a wide variety of claims.

The balance of Kent’s practice revolves around the interpretation of insurance contracts and matters such as environmental, construction and employment. Since the middle 1990s, Kent has used alternative dispute resolution to resolve matters whenever possible. He currently manages 25-40 mediations and arbitrations per year.

Kent serves as managing attorney of the firm’s Jefferson City office. He is also a member of the management committee, contingent fee committee and ombuds committee. Kent is active in the industry and is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation only society of experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.