Gary Jones

Gary Jones has devoted more than three decades to the practice of law, building a career centered on helping organizations navigate complex legal and regulatory challenges. For much of the last 20 years, his work has focused on serving facilities and agencies in the human services field. Through a combination of legal knowledge, practical guidance, and industry insight, he assists clients in addressing legal concerns while supporting long-term operational goals.

Gary earned a B.S. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1982. He later received a J.D. from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1985. Admitted to practice in Missouri in 1985 and Iowa in 1993, he has also been admitted to the U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri. This educational and professional foundation has supported a career dedicated to legal service, compliance, and business-related matters.

Gary concentrates on Business Law, Health Law, and Real Estate/General Practice. His experience allows him to provide strategic counsel to organizations operating in highly regulated environments. In addition to maintaining an active legal practice, he founded MCA to assist providers facing increasingly detailed compliance requirements. His work helps organizations understand evolving regulations while allowing them to remain focused on delivering care and services to the people who depend on them.

Gary is also recognized for bringing a practical and engaging approach to compliance education. Holding both CHC and CHPC certifications, he emphasizes communication methods that make compliance programs more accessible and meaningful. Rather than treating compliance as a routine obligation, he encourages organizations to create cultures where employees understand the importance of ethical conduct and active participation. He is also the author of “Do The Right Thing – a road map to building an effective compliance program,” a resource designed to help organizations strengthen compliance efforts through clear and effective strategies.

Gary Jones continues to provide thoughtful legal counsel backed by decades of experience. His practice reflects a commitment to helping clients address legal, regulatory, and operational challenges with practical solutions, careful analysis, and a strong understanding of the human services sector. Through legal advocacy, compliance leadership, and educational outreach, he remains a trusted resource for organizations seeking dependable guidance in a changing regulatory environment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, The Jones Law Firm
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar

Licensed State

• Missouri
• Iowa

Education

• University of Missouri
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Missouri
  Bachelor of Science

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