Jacob M. Doleshal Partner

Jacob M. Doleshal Partner
Primary Practice Areas
Profile
Jake Doleshal’s practice is focused on construction and surety litigation in our Kansas City, Missouri office. Jake comes with 25 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has represented national sureties and commercial general contractors and subcontractors in a wide variety of matters. He has extensive experience in the area of bond claims, surety indemnity claims, contract payment disputes, and lien claim litigation related to warehouse, manufacturing, meat processing, refinery, multifamily, mixed-use, commercial, residential and retail projects across the country.
Professional Affiliations and Activities
- Missouri Bar (2000)
- Kansas Bar (2012)
- ABA’s Fidelity and Surety Payment Bond Subcommittee (2023)
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (2008) – Past Chair
- Jackson County Law Library – Past President (2010-2020)
- Construction Lawyers Society of America (2023)
Education
- University of Missouri-Columbia – J.D., 2000
- William Jewell College, B.A., Political Science, B.A. 1997
- Charter Member – Phi Alpha Delta
- Founding Member – Mock Trial Team
- Founding Member – Pre-Law Society
- Interscholastic Football – Four Year Letterman
Awards & Honors
- Missouri Super Lawyers, 2019 – 2024
- Top 100 Plaintiff’s Civil Trial Attorney by the National Trial Lawyers – 2018
- Construction Lawyers Society of America – Fellow – 2023