Atty. James J. Cramer
James J. Cramer is a principal in the firm, having practiced with the firm since 1987, specializing in trial work and litigation with emphasis in employment law, insurance defense, product liability, insurance coverage and trademark infringement law.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Overland Park, KS · 39+ Years Experience
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About James J. Cramer at a Glance
James J. Cramer is a Principal based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Payne & Jones, Chartered. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on discrimination, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1987) and Missouri (1989). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D. Order, 1987) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Johnson County, Kansas and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James J. Cramer
- James J. Cramer is a principal in the firm, having practiced with the firm since 1987, specializing in trial work and litigation with emphasis in employment law, insurance defense, product liability, insurance coverage and trademark infringement law
- Jim is a lifelong Johnson County resident, having graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1980
- Jim obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, with highest distinction, from the University of Kansas in 1984
- As an undergraduate, Jim served as Vice President of the Student Body, President of the Student Senate and received the Hilltopper Award and the Class of 1913 Award as Outstanding Senior Male
- Jim received his Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University School of Law in Dallas, Texas, where he was a Hatton W. Sumners Scholar and Editor-in-Chief of the law review
- Jim’s employment law experience includes successfully prosecuting and defending claims involving sexual harassment, race discrimination, age discrimination, and disability discrimination, and his insurance defense experience includes extensive trial work for both national and international insurers
- Jim’s product liability experience includes defending a multi-death carbon monoxide case, defending multiple drug liability claims, and defending international manufacturers in jury trials arising from fires allegedly caused by consumer products
- Jim’s trial and appellate experience in insurance coverage cases include landmark decisions concerning issues under homeowner’s policies and coverage for sexual discrimination and harassment claims
- Jim is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Johnson County Bar Foundation, a graduate of Leadership Overland Park, and a recipient of the “Boss of the Year” Award from the Johnson County Legal Secretaries Association
- He is an active lecturer on various legal topics before civic groups, insurers, and other lawyers attending legal education programs
- Associations / Memberships • Johnson County Bar Association • Kansas Bar Association • The Missouri Bar
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James J. Cramer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Cramer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Overland Park.
Workplace Discrimination in Overland Park
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Product Liability in Overland Park
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Civil Litigation in Overland Park
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Overland Park
Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Overland Park Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Overland Park-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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Why Clients in Overland Park Choose James J. Cramer
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 J. Cramer's practice in the field of discrimination, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James J. Cramer brings 39+ 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 J. Cramer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, product liability, and litigation, James J. Cramer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Overland Park
A Overland Park-based practice means James J. Cramer 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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