Atty. James Thomas Graves
James Thomas Graves is a lawyer practicing transportation, commercial, finance and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years.
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James Thomas Graves is a Member based in St. Joseph, Missouri, practicing at James T. Graves. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, bankruptcy, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1962) and Missouri (1993). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1960) and Kansas State University (B.S., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Saline-Ottawa Counties (President, 1966), Northwest Kansas, Kansas, Missouri and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in St. Joseph, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Thomas Graves is a lawyer practicing transportation, commercial, finance and 11 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Kansas State University in 1957, and has been licensed for 64 years
- James practices at James T. Graves in St. Joseph, MO
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James Thomas Graves is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Missouri →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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James Thomas Graves is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Missouri →
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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. Joseph 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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