Atty. Sylvester James
Sylvester James is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and 1 other area of law. Sylvester received a B.A. degree from Rockhurst College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.
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Sylvester James is a Member based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at The Sly James Firm Trial Lawyers, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and nursing home. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1983), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1983), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1983). Educated at University of Minnesota School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Rockhurst College (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sylvester James is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence and 1 other area of law
- Sylvester received a B.A. degree from Rockhurst College in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Sylvester practices at The Sly James Firm Trial Lawyers, P.C. in Kansas City, MO
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Sylvester James's Areas of Practice
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Sylvester James is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →
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.
Sylvester James is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →
Sylvester James is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Missouri →
Sylvester James is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home 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 Kansas 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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