John Joseph Ziegelmeyer
HKM Employment Attorneys LLP • Kansas City, MO
DiscriminationEmployment LawLabor & Employment
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Contact
Email
jziegelmeyer@hkm.com
Phone
Address
4520 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64111, US
Professional
About
John Joseph Ziegelmeyer is the managing partner of HKM Employment Attorneys LLP’s Kansas City office, where he leverages his extensive experience as a litigator to advocate for employees facing workplace injustices. Specializing in employment law, John focuses on representing clients who have been wrongfully terminated, harassed, or discriminated against, delivering practical solutions to complex legal challenges. Recognized for his exceptional legal acumen, John has earned the “Rising Star” distinction from Super Lawyers magazine every year since 2011. His reputation as a leading attorney in the field is further solidified by being named “Best of the Bar” by the Kansas City Business Journal since 2013 and consistently recognized as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for employment law since 2014. In addition to his practice, John plays an active role in the legal community as the chair of the Labor and Employment Committee for the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association. His commitment to advocating for employees' rights has made him a respected figure in the Kansas City legal landscape. If you have experienced harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other forms of mistreatment at work, John Ziegelmeyer and the team at HKM Employment Attorneys LLP are here to help. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
About Discrimination Law
Discrimination attorneys represent individuals who have faced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics. They fight for equal rights in employment, housing, and public services. Common matters include employment discrimination, housing discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination.
Credentials
Education
2006 University of Tulsa College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2002 University of Kansas BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2014 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Associations
2013 - Present Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association YLS - Senior Member at Large 2013 - Present Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Chair Labor & Employment Committee 2012 - Present National Employment Lawyers Association (Kansas City chapter) Secretary 2012 - 2013 Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association Co-chair Labor & Employment Committee 2012 - 2013 Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association YLS - Junior Member at Large
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Updated: Jun 09, 2026