Atty. James Scott Putnam

Atty. James Scott Putnam

James Scott Putnam is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appeals - civil, injury and other types of torts (wrongs) and 5 other areas of law. James Scott has been licensed for 16 years.

Columbia Columbia 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About James Scott Putnam at a glance

James Scott Putnam is a car accidents, personal injury, employment, education, and adr attorney based in Columbia, Missouri. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2010). Serands clients in Columbia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • James Scott Putnam is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appeals - civil, injury and other types of torts (wrongs) and 5 other areas of law
  • James Scott has been licensed for 16 years
  • James Scott practices in Columbia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Putnam's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Scott Putnam is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Missouri →

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 Scott Putnam is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Employment Law

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

James Scott Putnam is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Scott Putnam is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Missouri →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Scott Putnam is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Columbia 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 Scott Putnam

Where is James Scott Putnam's law office located?
James Scott Putnam's law practice is located in Columbia, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Putnam handle?
James Scott Putnam focuses on car accidents, personal injury, employment, education, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Scott Putnam practiced law?
James Scott Putnam has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
How can I contact James Scott Putnam for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2010

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