Atty. James J. Virtel

Atty. James J. Virtel

James J. Virtel is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, business litigation, class action and 5 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About James J. Virtel at a glance

James J. Virtel is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Armstrong Teasdale LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1969) and Illinois (1969). Educated at Saint Louis University (J.D., 1969) and Loras College (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Virtel is a lawyer practicing defective and dangerous products, business litigation, class action and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Loras College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices at Armstrong Teasdale LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Virtel's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 J. Virtel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James J. Virtel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

James J. Virtel is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

James J. Virtel is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

James J. Virtel is one of 454,532 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Virtel

Where is James J. Virtel's law office located?
James J. Virtel's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Armstrong Teasdale LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Virtel handle?
James J. Virtel focuses on personal injury, business, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James J. Virtel practiced law?
James J. Virtel has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James J. Virtel go to law school?
James J. Virtel earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact James J. Virtel for a consultation?
You can contact James J. Virtel 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 J. Virtel received?
James J. Virtel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Saint Louis University
- 1969
B.A.
Loras College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1969
Illinois
Admitted: 1969

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