Atty. George Edgar James

Atty. George Edgar James

George Edgar James is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, business litigation. George received a B.A. degree from American University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (816) 631-2781 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About George Edgar James at a glance

George Edgar James is a Shareholder based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Polsinelli PC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1997), Missouri (1998), Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District C (2006), and New York (2011). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1997) and American University (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • George Edgar James is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, business litigation
  • George received a B.A. degree from American University in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • George practices at Polsinelli PC in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

George Edgar James's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases George Edgar James handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

George Edgar James is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Construction Law

George Edgar James is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

George Edgar James is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Missouri attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Kansas City or all attorneys in Missouri.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about George Edgar James

Where is George Edgar James's law office located?
George Edgar James's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Polsinelli PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George Edgar James handle?
George Edgar James focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has George Edgar James practiced law?
George Edgar James has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did George Edgar James go to law school?
George Edgar James earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact George Edgar James for a consultation?
You can contact George Edgar James directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has George Edgar James received?
George Edgar James's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1997
B.A.
American University
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1997
Missouri
Admitted: 1998
Kansas U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District C
Admitted: 2006
New York
Admitted: 2011

Reviews

4.7
26 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.