
Vice-Chair, Kansas City Office Litigation Department
Jonah Lock brings a practical, client-focused approach to commercial litigation and construction law, guiding property owners and financial institutions through complex legal challenges with clarity and precision.
Jonah serves as Vice-Chair of the Litigation Department in the Kansas City office of Lewis Rice. He focuses much of his practice on representing commercial property owners in matters involving leasing and landlord-tenant issues, including vendor litigation, tenant evictions and collections, lease reviews, negotiations with prospective tenants, and drafting lease amendments and addendums.
Jonah also devotes a significant portion of his practice to construction law, handling mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and related litigation. His clients include individuals, small business owners, corporations of all sizes, property management companies, and regional and national banks, including institutions listed among Forbes Magazine’s Top 10 Biggest Banks in America.
He is committed to providing high-quality legal representation in a cost-conscious manner and works closely with clients to ensure their cases receive the attention they deserve.
Outside of the office, Jonah has coached youth sports in the greater Kansas City area and taught civil litigation to paralegal students at a local college.
Prior to joining Lewis Rice, Jonah practiced at Troppito Miller Griffin, LLC. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers® for 2025–2027.