Atty. James M. McVay

Atty. James M. McVay

Mr. James M.

Great Bend Great Bend 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About James M. McVay at a glance

James M. McVay is an Associate based in Great Bend, Kansas, practicing at Watkins Calcara, Chtd.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1987). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D. Political, 1987) and Washburn University of Topeka (B.A. Political, 1984). Active member of Barton County and Kansas Bar Associations Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Great Bend, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James M. McVay is a lawyer practicing litigation, general insurance defense, trial practice and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Washburn University of Topeka in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices at Watkins Calcara, Chtd. in Great Bend, KS

Practice Areas Explained

James M. McVay's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Civil Litigation

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

James M. McVay is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James M. McVay is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

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 Great Bend 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. McVay

Where is James M. McVay's law office located?
James M. McVay's law practice is located in Great Bend, Kansas. The firm is Watkins Calcara, Chtd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. McVay handle?
James M. McVay focuses on workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has James M. McVay practiced law?
James M. McVay has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James M. McVay go to law school?
James M. McVay earned their education at (J.D. Political, 1987); (B.A. Political, 1984).
How can I contact James M. McVay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Political
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1987
B.A. Political
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1987

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