Donald J. Quinn II

Donald J. Quinn II brings more than four decades of experience in probate, estate, and trust litigation throughout Missouri. As a second-generation attorney, he is dedicated to helping families navigate and resolve legal matters with clarity and compassion, particularly in complex probate and estate disputes.

Mr. Quinn earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 1980 and holds a B.A. in English from UMKC. He began his legal journey working in the Probate Court of Jackson County, Missouri, where he served as Deputy Clerk, Auditor, and Bailiff—experiences that shaped his deep understanding of probate procedures.

After law school, Mr. Quinn clerked for the Honorable Charles Shangler in the Missouri Western District Court of Appeals, refining his skills in legal research and writing. Since entering private practice in 1981, he has handled probate and trust matters in multiple counties in Missouri and Kansas, and has argued cases before the Missouri Court of Appeals.

Mr. Quinn’s areas of practice include probate administration, estate and trust litigation, and select personal injury cases. Fluent in Spanish, he regularly offers pro bono legal support to underserved Spanish-speaking communities and veterans, earning recognition from the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association as Volunteer of the Month in 2019.

Donald J. Quinn II is a frequent speaker on estate and elder law topics and maintains active memberships with the Missouri Bar, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and various local bar associations. His courtroom experience, client-first mindset, and dedication to service make him a respected and effective advocate in the Kansas City legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Quinn & Quinn Law, P.C.
• Member, Neighborhood Justice Center
• Member, Missouri Bar Association
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Former Member, Hispanic Bar Association of Kansas City (2016 – 2018)
• Former Member, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (2012 – 2019)
• Former Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (2011 – 2012)

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Kansas

Education

• UMKC School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Missouri, Kansas City
  BA in English

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