Atty. James R. Garrison

Atty. James R. Garrison

About James R. Garrison View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

St. Louis St. Louis 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Garrison at a glance

James R. Garrison is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1982) and Missouri (1984). Educated at University of Illinois (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Illinois State Bar Association The Missouri Bar. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

James R. Garrison got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Garrison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James R. Garrison 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 R. Garrison is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Class Action

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

Product Liability

James R. Garrison 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 R. Garrison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James R. Garrison is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 R. Garrison

Where is James R. Garrison's law office located?
James R. Garrison's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Boggs, Avellino, Lach & Boggs, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Garrison handle?
James R. Garrison focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James R. Garrison practiced law?
James R. Garrison has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James R. Garrison go to law school?
James R. Garrison earned their education at (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact James R. Garrison for a consultation?
You can contact James R. Garrison 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 R. Garrison received?
James R. Garrison's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1982
Missouri
Admitted: 1984

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