Atty. James Bernal Kleinschmidt

Atty. James Bernal Kleinschmidt

James Bernal Kleinschmidt is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, insurance defense law, workers compensation. James received a B.A. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About James Bernal Kleinschmidt at a glance

James Bernal Kleinschmidt is a Member based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at James B. Kleinschmidt. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1982) and U.S District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1982). Educated at University of Tulsa (J.D., 1981) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Bar Association of Metropolitan St and Louis The Missouri Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Bernal Kleinschmidt is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, insurance defense law, workers compensation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James practices at James B. Kleinschmidt in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Bernal Kleinschmidt's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James Bernal Kleinschmidt is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Bernal Kleinschmidt is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Bernal Kleinschmidt is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 St. Louis 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Bernal Kleinschmidt

Where is James Bernal Kleinschmidt's law office located?
James Bernal Kleinschmidt's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is James B. Kleinschmidt. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Bernal Kleinschmidt handle?
James Bernal Kleinschmidt focuses on personal injury, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Bernal Kleinschmidt practiced law?
James Bernal Kleinschmidt has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James Bernal Kleinschmidt go to law school?
James Bernal Kleinschmidt earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James Bernal Kleinschmidt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Bernal Kleinschmidt received?
James Bernal Kleinschmidt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tulsa
- 1981
B.A.
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1982
U.S District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1982

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