OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19 

To the Clients, Friends and Potential Clients of Barnes Law Firm:

We at the Barnes Law Firm are committed to helping our clients with their legal needs and will do our best to serve you during the COVID-19 challenges we are all facing right now. In accordance with the local Shelter-In-Place order in Kansas City, our staff will be working from home during this time. Our staff and attorneys will still be available to you by email and phone. We are doing all that we can to evolve our business as the situation progresses. The health and safety of our clients and staff is always a top priority to us.

We understand that in this uncertain time, you may have more legal concerns than ever before. Do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to answer your questions, and to work in your best interest through these unprecedented struggles. 

We are also closely monitoring all COVID-19 updates, and will continue to operate in accordance with CDC and local recommendations. Thank you for putting your trust in us, we look forward to continuing to serve you.

KANSAS CITY CORONAVIRUS UPDATES & NEWS

Barnes Law Firm works to keep you updated with current information; however, it is not our intention to provide an inclusive and on-going list of closures and restrictions in Kansas City due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we hope that our updates and resources are found beneficial, we do encourage you to stay engaged with your local news coverage.

Missouri Responses to COVID-19

• New order from the Missouri Supreme Court states any local court facility that has an employee test positive for COVID-19 must revert back to an operating phase with greater restrictions on in-person proceedings (July 24, 2020)
• The Missouri Supreme Court issued additional guidance for circuit courts as jury trials resume (June 5, 2020)
• The Missouri Supreme Court issues an order setting guidelines for the state’s court system to reopen gradually (May 4, 2020)
• Governor Parson announces first phase of “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan to begin May 4 (April 27, 2020)
• Missouri businesses set to re-open May 4, but local orders enforced (April 22, 2020)
• Kansas City’s “Stay At Home order” extended to May 15 (April 16, 2020)
• Missouri Health Centers receive $27.7 million in COVID-19 response grants from HHS (April 8, 2020)
• The Supreme Court of Missouri issued a new statewide order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order suspends – with listed exceptions – all in-person proceedings in all state courts through May 1 (April 1, 2020)
• The Supreme Court of Missouri issued a new statewide order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (March 22, 2020)
• The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 disease a pandemic (March 11, 2020)

Kansas Responses to COVID-19

• The Kansas Supreme Court issues administrative orders and guidance for courts to safely resume jury trials (August 4, 2020)
• The Kansas Supreme Court updates the requirement for appellate and district courts that have reopened offices or courtrooms to public operations (June 16, 2020)
• A new order entered to protect the health and safety of those surrounding the Kansas district and appellate courts (May 27, 2020)
• Two orders released by the Kansas Supreme Court addressing courthouse operations (May 1, 2020)
• Governor Laura Kelly introduces plan to safely re-open Kansas (April 30, 2020)
• Kansas’ “Stay At Home order” extended to May 3 as COVID-19 cases continue to rise (April 15, 2020)
• $15 Million in Grants From HHS to Health Centers in Kansas to Fight COVID-19 (April 8, 2020)
• Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a statewide “Stay at Home order” under Executive Order 20-16 (March 28, 2020)
• Kansas Governor Laura Kelly submitted an administrative order declaring a state of emergency warranting extraordinary measures to mitigate COVID-19 spread (March 12, 2020)
• The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 disease a pandemic (March 11, 2020)

HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES

• Five Ways To Support Kansas City Right Now
• “We’re Open Kansas City” Facebook Group 
• How To Support Local Restaurants During COVID-19
• Coronavirus Resources For KC Families
• How To Help Kansas City During the COVID-19 Crisis
• Missouri Department of Health COVID-19 Updates
• Kansas Department of Health COVID-19 Updates
• How To Protect Yourself & What To Do If You’re Sick
• Guide for Job Seekers & Workers with a Disability
• Safe Juries In Kansas Courts 
• Kansas District Courts Map
• Missouri County & Circuit Court Map

 CONTACT US

In accordance with the local Shelter-In-Place order in Kansas City, the Barnes Law Firm staff will be working from home during this time. Our staff and attorneys will still be available to help you by email and phone. Do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help!

You can also stay in touch with Barnes Law Firm and follow local news stories and recent updates of COVID-19 through our Facebook Page.