About Jean
Jean Maneke is a attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in business law, estate planning, intellectual property, probate, and entertainment and sports law. She has been practicing law for over 45 years, having been admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1980. She is the principal member of The Maneke Law Group, L.C., located at 420 Nichols Road, Suite 200, Kansas City, MO 64112. The firm handles a diverse range of legal matters, including media and entertainment law, First Amendment issues, and various business-related legal services. Before her legal career, Jean worked as a journalist, serving as a reporter and legal columnist for the Kansas City Times, the morning edition predecessor to the current Kansas City Star. This background has provided her with a unique perspective in media law. This lets the attorney effectively represent clients in both federal and state courts at all levels.
She has also appeared in appellate courts on significant cases, often acting as an amicus curiae on behalf of the Missouri Press Association and other corporate entities. Jean has been recognized for her expertise and contributions to the legal field. She has been "AV Preeminent" rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a peer-review lawyer-rating organization, for many years. This rating is the highest a lawyer can receive from the organization. Additionally, she has been recognized since 2006 as being among the Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of First Amendment Law and Litigation-First Amendment. Her experience and dedication to her clients have solidified her reputation as a leading attorney in her practice areas. In addition to her private practice, Jean has been actively involved in various professional organizations.
She has served as counsel to the Missouri Press Association, providing legal guidance on media-related issues. She has also been a member of the Missouri Press-Bar Commission, contributing to the development and interpretation of laws affecting the media industry. Her involvement in these organizations shows her commitment to advancing the interests of the media and her clients. Jean's contributions to the legal community have been recognized by her peers and the public. She was named to the Best of the Bar among Kansas City’s lawyers in 2009 by the Kansas City Business Journal. Her dedication to her clients and the legal profession continues to make her a respected figure in the Kansas City legal community. Jean is admitted to practice before the U.S.
District Court for the Western District of Missouri and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She is also a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Media Law Resource Center. Her experience and active involvement in these organizations reflect her commitment to providing high-quality legal services to her clients.
