Atty. James S. Cole

Atty. James S. Cole

James S. Cole is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, creditors rights and 9 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James S. Cole at a glance

James S. Cole is an Associate based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Wasinger Daming, L.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1979), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1994), and U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1995). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1978) and St. Louis University (B.A. Political, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James S. Cole is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy, creditors rights and 9 other areas of law
  • James S. received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James S. practices at Wasinger Daming, L.C. in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James S. Cole is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →

Creditor Rights & Collections

James S. Cole is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James S. Cole is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 S. Cole

Where is James S. Cole's law office located?
James S. Cole's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Wasinger Daming, L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Cole handle?
James S. Cole focuses on business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James S. Cole practiced law?
James S. Cole has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James S. Cole go to law school?
James S. Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Political, 1975).
How can I contact James S. Cole for a consultation?
You can contact James S. Cole 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 S. Cole received?
James S. Cole's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1978
B.A. Political
St. Louis University
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal, Seventh and Eighth Circuits and U.S. District Court, Nort
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2001
Illinois
Admitted: 2014

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