Atty. James W. Erwin

Atty. James W. Erwin

James W. Erwin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate practice, employment / labor and 2 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Erwin at a glance

James W. Erwin is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1976) and Illinois (1977). Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Missouri State University (B.A. University, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Erwin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appellate practice, employment / labor and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Missouri State University in 1968, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Erwin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Erwin 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 W. Erwin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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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 W. Erwin

Where is James W. Erwin's law office located?
James W. Erwin's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James W. Erwin handle?
James W. Erwin focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James W. Erwin practiced law?
James W. Erwin has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James W. Erwin go to law school?
James W. Erwin earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A. University, 1968).
How can I contact James W. Erwin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James W. Erwin received?
James W. Erwin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri School of Law
- 1976
B.A. University
Missouri State University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1976
Illinois
Admitted: 1977

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