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4.8 /5.0
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James G. Onder
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Biography
James G. Onder, founder of OnderLaw, leads one of the nation’s premier personal injury and mass tort litigation firms, with offices in Missouri, Tennessee, and California. Known for his relentless pursuit of justice, Mr. Onder has secured over $5 billion in settlements and verdicts for plaintiffs and negotiated a historic $8.9 billion settlement with Johnson & Johnson for talc-related cancer victims. As a pioneer in talcum powder litigation, he filed one of the earliest cases in the nation and now represents over 20,000 women affected by talc-related cancers.
Mr. Onder’s career is defined by his commitment to creating change, from leading litigation that improved mini-blind safety to achieving record-breaking verdicts, including Missouri’s top three in 2016. His leadership extends to high-profile cases involving Bayer-Monsanto, Zantac, and Paraquat, where he has served in pivotal roles on national committees. Recognized as a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney, Super Lawyer, and member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Mr. Onder has earned numerous accolades for his work. With a focus on holding corporations accountable, Mr. Onder and his team continue to fight for justice and make a lasting impact on the lives of their clients.
9-Figure Litigators: America's Premier High-Stakes Lawyers
Advocates Forum Million Dollar
Advocates Forum: Multi-million Dollar Advocates
American Association for Justice
American Association for Justice: Leaders' Forum
American Bar Association Toxic Tort & Environmental Law Vice-Chair
American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys: 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction as published by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
American Society of Legal Advocates: Top 1.5% of Lawyers Nationwide American Society of Legal Advocates
American Society of Legal Advocates: Top 100 Litigation Lawyer
America's Most Honored Professionals
America's Premier High-Stakes Trial Lawyers: $110,000,000 Lois Slemp vs. Johnson & Johnson et al.
America's Top 100 Attorneys
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
America's Top 100 Litigations: Lifetime Achievement
AVVO Superb Score 10 of 10
Best Attorney Lifetime Charter Member
Best Lawyers
Best of the Best: Top 10 Attorneys
Best of the Best: Top 10 Personal Injury Law Firm
Kansas City Magazine's Top Product Liability Lawyer
Lawyers of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Personal Injury Law
Lawyers Weekly Influential Lawyer
Litigator Awards
Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating of Excellence: Top 5% of Lawyers in Missouri
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys Board of Governors
Missouri Lawyers Weekly: Most Influential Lawyers
Missouri Lawyers Weekly: Top 3 Verdicts
Missouri Lawyers Weekly: Power List of Top PI Attorneys
Multi-Million Advocates Forum (limited to top 1% of lawyers with multimillion-dollar verdicts)
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Rue Ratings: Best Attorneys Of America
STL Best Law Firm
SuperLawyers: Top 5% of Missouri Lawyers
The American Trial Lawyers Association
The National Litigator Award
The Trial Lawyers Board of Regents, LLC
Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers Designation
Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in the State of Missouri
Top 50 Jury Verdicts
Top 50 Verdicts in the United States
The Injury Lawyer Other Lawyers Call – National Awards. Local Results. Trusted, Top-Rated, Highly Experienced, Maximum Compensation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
25%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Trucking Accident
25%
37 years | 500 cases
Car Accident
20%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Defective and Dangerous Products
20%
37 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Awards
2018
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 37 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
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James G. Onder's Reviews
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Posted by Herrera | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Death due to negligence
In 2020 I spoke with you about my husband being neglected at a hospital in SATX no attendance at the emergency room lead to my husband's major valve surgery to reject his body you send another lawyer saying she would represent me. Alicia then months later she called n said no I didn't have a case bec...
Posted by Tina P. - Wisconsin | November 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Lawyer of the Year
Jim Onder, Stephanie Rados, and Mark Berns are just some of the amazing lawyers at the Onder Law Firm. Jim is the type of lawyer that literally gives you the shirt off his own back. He is not afraid to stand up for clients who are intimidated by large corporations that have injured loved ones, sadl...
Posted by anonymous | January 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Caring and Professional
Jim was very sincere and thorough. I like the way that he took time to meet with me and explain all of my options. He was very helpful to my family and I. I would definitely recommend him to everyone!
Posted by Taylor | January 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great firm!
Jim all the staff were great to work with and handled all communication with the insurance company. Thanks for making this a stress-free process!
Posted by Tim | December 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Helpful
Jim Onder has helped me every step of the way with my case. He has always responded to my inquires in a timely fashion and is very happy to explain the process in simple terms so I can fully understand everything. I am glad to have him on my side.
James G. Onder's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jim has an amazing work ethic and is always pushing everyone at the firm to work as hard as possible for our clients."
"Jim is the hardest worker I know and a fantastic attorney. I’m happy to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jim is an incredibly hardworking attorney who manages to stay on top of both his client’s and his firm’s needs. I’m happy to endorse him."
"Jim is the hardest working attorney I know, always looking forward at what is best for his clients. I’m happy to endorse him."
"Jim is an excellent attorney with a huge wealth of experience in product liability cases. He works nearly 24/7 for his clients and leaves no stone unturned. I’m happy to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Jim."
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"Jim is one of the hardest working lawyer I know. He fights for his clients in courtrooms all across the country and has a legal skillset that is respected by his peers."
"Jim is an extremely knowledgeable and hard working attorney who goes out of his way to ensure the best results for his clients. I have had the privilege to co-counsel cases with him and I look forward to each opportunity. I endorse Jim without question."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Dedicated to seeking the maximum amount of compensation for his clients."
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Martin Daesch
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Lawana Wichmann
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Derek Sieck
Personal injury lawyer
Craig Richards
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Cathleen Dewitt
Litigation lawyer
William Barton
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Matthew O'Grady
Personal injury lawyer
Omar Habbas
Personal injury lawyer
Michael Dalton
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Mark Berns
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Stephanie Rados
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
William Blair
Defective and dangerous products lawyer
Phillip Morse
Personal injury lawyer
Gerardo Guerra
DUI and DWI lawyer
Shaun Lieser
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Michael Quillin
Trucking accident lawyer
David Grebel
Personal injury lawyer
Michael Kruse
Personal injury lawyer
Kari Peterson
Medical malpractice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, American Society for Legal Advocates
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2025
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
McWilliams Writing Award, Washington University School of Business Administration
N/A
Order of the Woolsack, St. Louis University School of Law
Work Experience
1988 - Present
Managing Partner, OnderLaw, LLC
Associations
1989 - Present
Missouri & Illinois State BarMember
1988 - Present
Missouri Association of Trial AttorneysBoard of Governors
1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
St. Louis University's Law Journal
Member
St. Louis University's Public Law Review
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Verdict
$55 million verdict
$72 Million Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Verdict
$72 million Verdict
Mild Brain Injury
Resolution: $4,700,000
Pharmaceutical Litigation
$650,000,000
Pharmaceutical Litigation
$2,000,000,000
Defectively Designed Automobile Seat
$4,100,000.00
False Advertising / Breach of Contract Class Action
$50,000,000.00
Window Covering Litigation
Tens of Millions of dollars
False Advertising Class action
$20,800,000.00
Electrical Power line contact/ Crane Design defect
$18,000,000.00
Construction jobsite fall
$9,000,000.00
Roadway Design
$8,300,000.00
Trucking Accident
$6,000,000.00
Tractor Trailer Collision
$1,080,000.00
Tractor Trailer Collision
$3,900,000.00
Forklift Death
$3,000,000.00
Automobile Tire Failure
$2,250,000.00
Forklift Accident
$2,650,000.00
Medical Malpractice
$2,250,000
Electrical Injury/ amputation
$2,500,000.00
Defective Seatbelt Design
$2,400,000.00
Premises Liability/ Sexual Assault and Rape
$1,500,000.00
Construction Jobsite Accident
$1,400,000.00
Highway Fatality and Dram Shop / Bar owner liability
$1,250,000
Construction Scaffolding Product Defect
$1,100,000 Verdict
Education
1988
Saint Louis University School of Law
1985
Washington University School of Business Administration
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Understanding Sexual Assault Trauma Syndrome
06 Oct 2011
Legal Guide
Antidepressants and Birth Defects
06 Oct 2011
Legal Guide
Cruise Ship Accidents and Personal Injury Law
16 Sep 2011