Atty. James R. Ward

Atty. James R. Ward

James R. Ward is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation.

Overland Park Overland Park 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About James R. Ward at a glance

James R. Ward is a employment, class action, and litigation attorney based in Overland Park, Kansas. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1992), Kansas - D. Kans (1993), Kansas (1993), and Missouri - W.D. Mo (1995). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Tulane University (B.A. Magna, 1987). Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James R. Ward is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation
  • James R. received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • James R. practices in Overland Park, KS

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Ward's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James R. Ward is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Kansas →

Class Action

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

Civil Litigation

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

James R. Ward is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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 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 R. Ward

Where is James R. Ward's law office located?
James R. Ward's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Ward handle?
James R. Ward focuses on employment, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has James R. Ward practiced law?
James R. Ward has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did James R. Ward go to law school?
James R. Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. Magna, 1987).
How can I contact James R. Ward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Texas School of Law
- 1992
B.A. Magna
Tulane University
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1992
Kansas - D. Kans
Admitted: 1993
Kansas
Admitted: 1993
Missouri - W.D. Mo
Admitted: 1995
Missouri - E.D. Mo
Admitted: 2017

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