Atty. James E. Meadows
James Meadows focuses his practice on contract disputes, real estate claims, construction payment and defect claims, insurance coverage actions, and employment cases. As a former law clerk for the Supreme Court of Missouri, Mr.
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James E. Meadows is a real estate, estate litigation, and appellate attorney based in Springfield, Missouri, practicing at Carnahan Evans PC. Admitted to practice in Missouri, United States, United States, Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit, and United States, District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia) (J.D., 2001) and Drury University (BA, 1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Meadows focuses his practice on contract disputes, real estate claims, construction payment and defect claims, insurance coverage actions, and employment cases
- As a former law clerk for the Supreme Court of Missouri, Mr. Meadows has handled high-profile state and federal appeals as a replacement for trial counsel as well as handling litigation from start through jury trial to a verdict himself
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Springfield 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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