Atty. James William Riner

Atty. James William Riner

James William Riner is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights. James received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1958, and has been licensed for 66 years.

Jefferson City Jefferson City 66 yrs experience 66 year
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Profile Summary

About James William Riner at a glance

James William Riner is a medical malpractice, personal injury, and civil rights attorney based in Jefferson City, Missouri. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1960) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eig (1989). Educated at University of Missouri-Columbia (LL.B., 1960) and University of Missouri-Columbia (A.B., 1958). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Jefferson City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James William Riner is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights
  • James received a A.B. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia in 1958, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • James practices in Jefferson City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James William Riner's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James William Riner is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice 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 William Riner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Rights

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

James William Riner 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 Jefferson City 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 William Riner

Where is James William Riner's law office located?
James William Riner's law practice is located in Jefferson City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Riner handle?
James William Riner focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James William Riner practiced law?
James William Riner has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did James William Riner go to law school?
James William Riner earned their education at (LL.B., 1960); (A.B., 1958).
How can I contact James William Riner for a consultation?
You can contact James William Riner 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 William Riner received?
James William Riner's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1960
A.B.
University of Missouri-Columbia
- 1958

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1960
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eig
Admitted: 1989

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