Atty. James L. Smith

Atty. James L. Smith

James L. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James L. Smith at a glance

James L. Smith is an Attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, white collar, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000). Educated at Washington University School of Law (JD, 2000) and Maryville University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James L. Smith is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Maryville University in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

White Collar Crimes

James L. Smith is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

James L. Smith 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 L. Smith 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 L. Smith

Where is James L. Smith's law office located?
James L. Smith's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Smith handle?
James L. Smith focuses on medical malpractice, business, white collar, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James L. Smith practiced law?
James L. Smith has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James L. Smith go to law school?
James L. Smith earned their education at (JD, 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact James L. Smith for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Washington University School of Law
- 2000
B.A.
Maryville University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2000

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