Atty. James Braxton Herd

Atty. James Braxton Herd

James Braxton Herd is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation. James received a B.S. degree from St.

St. Louis St. Louis 67 yrs experience 67 year
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About James Braxton Herd at a glance

James Braxton Herd is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and workers comp attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1959) and Illinois (1959). Educated at St. Louis University (J.D., 1959) and St. Louis University (B.S., 1954). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Braxton Herd is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation
  • James received a B.S. degree from St. Louis University in 1954, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Braxton Herd's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James Braxton Herd is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

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 Braxton Herd 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 Braxton Herd is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Braxton Herd

Where is James Braxton Herd's law office located?
James Braxton Herd's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Braxton Herd handle?
James Braxton Herd focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Braxton Herd practiced law?
James Braxton Herd has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James Braxton Herd go to law school?
James Braxton Herd earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (B.S., 1954).
How can I contact James Braxton Herd for a consultation?
You can contact James Braxton Herd 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 James Braxton Herd received?
James Braxton Herd's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
St. Louis University
- 1959
B.S.
St. Louis University
- 1954

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1959
Illinois
Admitted: 1959

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