Atty. James W. Newbold

Atty. James W. Newbold

James W. Newbold is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, environmental / natural resources, complex and multi-district litigation and 3 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About James W. Newbold at a glance

James W. Newbold is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1967) and Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Missouri School of Law (J.D., 1967) and University of Missouri (A.B., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James W. Newbold is a lawyer practicing employment / labor, environmental / natural resources, complex and multi-district litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James W. Newbold's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Newbold 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. Newbold 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

James W. Newbold is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Missouri →

Product Liability

James W. Newbold is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James W. Newbold is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 W. Newbold

Where is James W. Newbold's law office located?
James W. Newbold'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. Newbold handle?
James W. Newbold focuses on employment, business, class action, product liability, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James W. Newbold practiced law?
James W. Newbold has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James W. Newbold go to law school?
James W. Newbold earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (A.B., 1964).
How can I contact James W. Newbold for a consultation?
You can contact James W. Newbold 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 W. Newbold received?
James W. Newbold's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri School of Law
- 1967
A.B.
University of Missouri
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1967
Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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