Atty. James D. Bass

Atty. James D. Bass

James D. Bass is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property & technology litigation and 1 other area of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 41 Years Experience 41 year
Call (314) 710-2940

Profile Summary

About James D. Bass at a glance

James D. Bass is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Stinson. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of (1985). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1985) and University of Missouri - St. Louis (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James D. Bass is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment litigation, intellectual property & technology litigation and 1 other area of law
  • James D. received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri - St. Louis in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James D. practices at Stinson in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James D. Bass's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James D. Bass is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James D. Bass is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James D. Bass is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

James D. Bass is one of 409,070 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 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 venue, 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 D. Bass

Where is James D. Bass's law office located?
James D. Bass's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Stinson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. Bass handle?
James D. Bass focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James D. Bass practiced law?
James D. Bass has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James D. Bass go to law school?
James D. Bass earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact James D. Bass for a consultation?
You can contact James D. Bass 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 D. Bass received?
James D. Bass's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1985
B.S.
University of Missouri - St. Louis
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1985

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