John Pipes

Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom

John Michael Pipes is an eviction defense attorney at Heartland Center for Jobs and Freedom. He represents tenants through Kansas City's Right to Counsel Program. He graduated from UMKC with his bachelor's degree in political science and history as well as his JD. He interned for United States District Court's Hon. Roseann Ketchmark, a bankruptcy law firm, and the Heartland Center as a 1L intern. A lifelong Missourian, John Michael enjoyed growing up in rural Plattsburg but now makes his home in the heart of Kansas City with his wife, Lucille, son, and two cats.