Atty. James G. Onder
James G. Onder is the founder of OnderLaw, a nationally recognized personal injury and mass tort litigation firm with offices in St.
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James G. Onder is a Founder and Attorney based in Webster Groves, Missouri, practicing at OnderLaw. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1988) and Illinois (1989). Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1988) and Washington University School of Business (B.S.B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Webster Groves, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James G. Onder is the founder of OnderLaw, a nationally recognized personal injury and mass tort litigation firm with offices in St. Louis, Missouri
- Nashville, Tennessee
- and Newport Beach, California
- With over $5 billion in settlements and verdicts achieved for plaintiffs, Mr. Onder has built a reputation for taking on causes that drive meaningful change
- Notably, he negotiated an $8.9 billion settlement with Johnson & Johnson on behalf of current and future talc-related cancer victims
- A pioneer in talcum powder-related ovarian cancer litigation, Mr. Onder filed one of the first cases in the nation and now represents over 20,000 women in what is believed to be the largest such docket in the country
- Mr. Onder’s work has led to life-saving changes in industries, including his groundbreaking litigation on mini-blind-related injuries, which resulted in safer product designs
- His firm has achieved numerous landmark verdicts, including the top three largest in Missouri in 2016
- Recognized as a leader in mass tort litigation, Mr. Onder has served in key roles across high-profile cases, including Bayer-Monsanto, Zantac, and Paraquat litigation
- A Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney and Super Lawyer, Mr. Onder is committed to holding corporations accountable and delivering justice for his clients
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James G. Onder's Areas of Practice
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James G. Onder is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James G. Onder is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →
James G. Onder is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Missouri →
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 G. Onder is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James G. Onder 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 Webster Groves 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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