Workers Compensation Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 53+ Years Experience
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About James E. Martin at a Glance
James E. Martin is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Law Offices of James E. Martin. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1973) and Missouri (1991). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1973) and Washburn University of Topeka (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wyandotte County, Johnson County, Kansas City Metropolitan, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Kansas Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America The Workplace Injury Litigation Group, Inc. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. Martin
- Mr. James E. Martin is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, workers compensation appeals, workers compensation arbitration and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Washburn University of Topeka in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices at Law Offices of James E. Martin in Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas Explained
James E. Martin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Martin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kansas City.
Personal Injury in Kansas City
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 E. Martin is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Workers Compensation in Kansas City
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James E. Martin is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Missouri →
Mediation & Arbitration in Kansas City
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
James E. Martin is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Missouri →
Appellate Practice in Kansas City
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
James E. Martin is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Missouri →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kansas City
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 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.
Kansas City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kansas City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kansas City Choose James E. Martin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James E. Martin's practice in the field of personal injury, workers comp, adr, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. Martin brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Kansas and Missouri, James E. Martin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, workers comp, and adr, James E. Martin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means James E. Martin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James E. Martin Handles in Kansas City
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters James E. Martin has experience with under Missouri law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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