James Michael Roswold

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James Michael Roswold

also known as James Roswold

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 35 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Kansas City, MO
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Workers Compensation ... +11 more

510 Walnut, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012
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About James

Biography

A Go-Getter! Lawyer, author, triathlete, motorcycle enthusiast, musician and family man.

Do NOT give a recorded statement to ANYONE before you talk with an attorney!

The deck is stacked against you. You need legal representation to succeed with your claim.

A motorcycle accident attorney who rides is uniquely qualified to get you what you deserve.

Serious injuries are devastating to your income, savings, lifestyle and time. Get compensated!

James is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

Maximize your recovery with legal representation.

A lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum via a child's wrongful death case.

Practice Areas

14

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Serious injury in Missouri or Kansas? We fight for your recovery and peace of mind

37 years

30%
Litigation 10%

James Roswold leads personal injury litigation with strategic depth, helping victims of car, truck, and motorcycle crashes recover maximum compensation.

10%
Animal and Dog Bites 5%

James Roswold leads dog bite litigation with precision and compassion, helping victims recover after traumatic animal attacks and serious injuries.

5%
Birth Injury 5%

James Roswold leads birth injury litigation with compassion and precision, helping families pursue justice after delivery-related medical negligence.

5%
Car Accident 5%

Injured in a Missouri car crash? Our attorneys fight for full compensation and justice.

31 years

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 5%

James Roswold leads product liability litigation with strategic force, helping victims of defective auto parts, devices, and consumer goods recover justice.

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

James Roswold leads complex medical malpractice cases with precision and compassion, fighting for victims of misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and hospital negligence.

27 years

5%
Motorcycle Accident 5%

A long-time biker and seasoned attorney, James Roswold leads motorcycle accident litigation with personal insight and fierce advocacy across Missouri and Kansas.

37 years

5%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 5%

James Roswold leads elder abuse litigation with resolve and compassion, protecting seniors harmed by neglect, mistreatment, and unsafe nursing home conditions.

5%
Slip and Fall Accident 5%

James Roswold leads slip and fall litigation with precision, helping victims recover after injuries caused by unsafe stairs, wet floors, and poor maintenance.

5%
Spinal Cord Injury 5%

James Roswold leads spinal cord injury litigation with strategic depth, helping victims of paralysis and chronic pain secure lifetime compensation and care.

5%
Trucking Accident 5%

James Roswold leads trucking accident litigation with strategic force, helping victims of 18-wheeler and commercial vehicle crashes recover full compensation.

31 years

5%
Workers Compensation 5%

Injured on the job in Missouri or Kansas? Our workers’ comp attorneys fight denied claims and secure the benefits you deserve.

26 years

5%
Wrongful Death 5%

James Roswold leads wrongful death litigation with empathy and precision, helping families hold negligent parties accountable after tragic loss.

31 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025
Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2013

Licenses

Licensed in Kansas for 31 years

State: Kansas

Acquired: 1994

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Licensed in Missouri for 35 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 1990

Good Standing, Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2012

Location

Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Kansas City, MO office

510 Walnut, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO, 64106

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Lee's Summit office

200 NE Missouri Road, #200, Lees Summit, MO, 64086

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Overland Park office

1190 College Blvd, Suite 301, Overland Park, KS, 66210

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Parkville, MO office

8600 NW 64th Street, #945, Parkville, MO, 64152

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - St. Joseph, MO office

2501 Frederick Ave, Suite 100, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Olathe, KS office

110 South Cherry Street, Suite 103, Olathe, KS, 66061

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Victory Hills office

8040 Parallel Parkway, Suite 112C, Kansas City, KS, 66112

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Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Blue Springs, MO office

705 SW 10th Street, Suite 107, Blue Springs, MO, 64015

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James Michael Roswold's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best law firm in kc

Best attorney firm ever! Highly recommend! Very professional and knows exactly what he’s talking about. Call James if you ever get into an accident

Posted by Jennifer | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The firm truly cares about their clients.

This firm handled two of my cases. I appreciated all they did for me. They truly care!

Posted by Sarah | August 27, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best law firm

Best Injury law firm around! They are always in your corner!!! Highly intelligent

Posted by Stephanie | August 22, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Amazing law firm

Excellent law firm! James is so nice and so informative. I highly recommend this firm

Posted by Julius | August 22, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Best law firm in kc

This is an awesome attorneys office. They are very professional and amazing at the work they do

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James Michael Roswold's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Kotlyarov

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Mr. Roswald briefly before starting law school and learned a great amount from him about Personal Injury law. He has an immense array of experience and his office takes care of their clients with a great amount of professionalism and respect. He is also very involved in the community."

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Ilana Sable

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is an exceptional attorney and a trusted advisor in all personal injury, medical malpractice, car accident, wrongful death and workers compensation matters. I endorse him for his work ethic, depth of knowledge and history of great service to his clients."

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James Murphy

Car accident lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I want to take just a minute to say that James is a great guy, and an even better attorney. He focuses on the client, their injury, and helping that client to understand the situation they are in. That is why James has made available great publications (FREE to the public) that give information on what to Not Do after a car accident, help work injuries in Kansas, and more. I encourage you to visit his website and order his free books. If you want to ensure that your personal injury claim is protected, well taken care of, and the compensation is maximized, give James a call. You won't regret it."

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Nathanael Prada

Unknown lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James provides consistently insightful legal advice."

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Michael Crosner

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Mittman

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. James and I have personally worked together to help educate and inform the public in a way that honors people who are seeking real information about real problems, not just 'looking' for a lawyer. James' educational material, community based programs and passion for helping others is second to none. If you need information and advice on legal matters in the Kansas City area James is THE attorney to turn to for that advice!"

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Ronald Smith

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I know that James has written several books in the area of personal injury. He is not only knowledgeable about the law, but he also cares about his clients. I also know that James has set up a charity to help injured kids. It is the Roswold Foundation for Injured Children. Here is a lawyer who not only says he cares, but puts his money where his mouth through good works."

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Stuart Carpey

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this James Roswold. I have personally worked with James in a national organization to which we both belong and I know he is dedicated to to educating the legal consumer and dedicated to his clients."

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Vuk Vujasinovic

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Like my partner, Brian Beckcom, has said, James Roswold is one heck of a lawyer. I respect the work he has done for his clients. He always goes above and beyond to get the best result possible for each of his clients. As a fellow attorney, I think the fact that he publishes free legal resources that provide people with their legal rights after suffering an injury is exemplary. He has published guides for motorcycle accidents, nursing home neglect, workers comp, and personal injury, among others. These resources are full of helpful information for anyone in Kansas who has suffered an injury. I think, if you live in the Kansas City area and you're looking for a lawyer after an injury, look no further than Jim Roswold."

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Brian Beckcom

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is one heck of a lawyer. Putting aside the fact that he is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, he fights to protect and promote the safety of children, motorcyclists, and drivers all across Kansas and Missouri. His work with the Roswold Foundation for Injured Children and his work to promote motorcycle safety are in addition to his efforts to inform people of their legal rights after being injured. The author of 6 books on your legal rights, James is one of the few lawyers in the country who offers free legal resources to anyone who asks for them. If you've been injured in Kansas City and are looking for a great lawyer, the person you should call James Roswold. Period."

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Charles Hofheimer

Car accident lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I join 21 lawyers before me to endorse my colleague James Roswold as not only an extremely competent, caring and concerned lawyer, but also to reaffirm our belief in James and his family in the great work they are doing on behalf of their clients and within their community. James honestly cares for the people whose causes he has undertaken and he has been successful in previous cases as evidenced by his inclusion as a LIFE member of the Million Dollar and Multi Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This means James has been the lead lawyer in one or more cases where the gross recovery exceeded a million dollars and two million dollars. Insurance companies fight hard to keep their money so it is obvious James did a heck of a job for his former clients. So if you are reading this sentence, you are obviously a smart potential client who is doing your homework to determine whether you should hire James to handle your case. Simply stated, You should hire James. He is worthy of your trust."

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Charles Internicola

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I absolutely endorse James Roswold and, if you or a family member has been injured and you are looking for a extremely competent and caring lawyer, then James should be at the top of your list. James is an excellent person and it is my experience that James places great care in how he conducts himself, how he manages his law firm and how he represents his clients. In every interaction that I have had with James, my experience has been that what matters first and foremost for James (in addition to his family) is his clients and getting them the right result."

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Charles Boyk

Car accident lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Friend

"I have known James Roswold for several years now. James not only offers a free consultation but he goes above the expectations for clients by providing free books on the issue at hand. The education he provides for his potential clients, there is no reason anyone wouldn't hire James. I would recommend James to anyone who has been injured in Kansas."

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Kristen Hofheimer

Motorcycle accident lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known James for a couple of years and am familiar to his dedication to motorcycle accident victims. James not only skillfully represents people who have been injured in motorcycle accidents, but actively works in the community to educate drivers and motorcyclists in order help them avoid such accidents. James truly cares about his work and his community."

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Sharon Christie

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sandra Rohrstaff

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As I have gotten to know James over the last few years, I have come to admire him for his legal skills and also for his commitment to the community. He goes the extra miles through the Roswold Foundation for Injured Children and other work he does to promote motorcycle safety and to prevent teen distracted driving. He is the lawyer I would seek in Kansas City."

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James Dodson

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known and worked with James Roswold over several years. It's pretty common in the legal profession for a lawyer to offer a free consultation but James goes further. He offers free books that help clients understand issues on their case before scheduling a free consultation. Believe me, it's very rare for a lawyer to make this effort to educate their clients. I personally am familiar with his dedication to his clients as well as to the greater community and enthusiastically recommend James, if you've been injured."

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Vaughan De Kirby

Car accident lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you or a family member has been injured as a result of another persons negligence you need the counsel of a truly qualified and caring attorney.James Roswold is the right attorney to call - I recommend him without reservation."

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Corey Walker

Car accident lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with James on several matters over the past few years and he is the first attorney that I call if someone needs help in the Kansas City area. Whether you or a loved one have been injured in a car crash, hurt at work or in another personal injury accident, you should give James and his law team a call."

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John Kitta

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer.James does an excellent job of showing the client the light in regard to one’s obligation to honor the terms and provisions of a valid court order. Outside of judicial court intervention he makes it clear to the AVVO inquiring party that court orders are not just like any other pleading but the orders made by the court have to be followed."

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Nathanael Prada

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James Murphy

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Kristen Hofheimer

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Charles Boyk

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Sandra Rohrstaff

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James Dodson

Personal injury lawyer

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Corey Walker

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Vaughan De Kirby

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John Kitta

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Mark Breyer

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Alexis Breyer

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Ashley Irwin

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Patrick Kang

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2012.

Reciprocal - Suspension issued in MO, 2012

updated on 09/05/2025

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Missouri.

James’s comment:

“In 2007, my then partner suffered a serious mental breakdown that resulted in him mishandling a case. I was disciplined as part of that fallout, but I took charge -resolved that case, helped him transition to disability and disassociated from him, protected all clients, closed the old firm, and founded my own. For over 15 years since, I have dedicated myself to client advocacy and ethical leadership, achieving extraordinary results year after year including more than 700 5-star Google Reviews.”

Suspension issued in KS, 2011

updated on 09/05/2025

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

James’s comment:

“In 2007, my then partner suffered a serious mental breakdown that resulted in him mishandling a case. I was disciplined as part of that fallout, but I took charge -resolved that case, helped him transition to disability and disassociated from him, protected all clients, closed the old firm, and founded my own. For over 15 years since, I have dedicated myself to client advocacy and ethical leadership, achieving extraordinary results year after year including more than 700 5-star Google Reviews.”

Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2011

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Record Recovery Award, Missouri Lawyers Weekly

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys

1999 - 2008

Partner, Schmid & Roswold

1996 - 1998

Attorney, Mark R. Schmid & Associates, P.C

1993 - 1995

Associate Attorney, Copilevitz Bryant Gray & Jennings

1990 - 1993

Attorney, Deacy & Deacy, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

Kansas Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Roswold Foundation For Injured Children

President-Elect

2003 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

1994 - Present

Kansas Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Johnson County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

University of Minnesota Alumni Association

Member

1992 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

1991 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

$4,500,000 Recovery

$4,500,000 resolution through mediation

$500,000 Policy Limits Recovery

Maximum recovery

$3,000,000.00 Recovery - Auto Accident - Drunk Driver; Brain Injury

$3,000,000.00 Recovery

$150,000.00 Litigated Recovery - Car Accident - Recovered 6 Times More Than The Presuit "Final" Offer

Lawsuit Results in a Recovery 6x times the Presuit "final offer"

$365,000.00 Recovery - Auto Accident - Neck Injury & PTSD Case Rejected By Other Attorneys

$365,000.00 in a case rejected by other attorneys

Wrongful Death - Subtantial Recovery - Confidential Settlement In a Case Rejected By Other Attorneys

Substantial resolution through mediation

$125,000 Maximum Recovery - Work Comp - Permanent Total Disability Award - No Pretrial Offer By Defendant

Work Comp Claimant Awarded Permanant Total Disability Award

$1,000,000.00 Verdict (Nationwide Record Award) in a Wrongful Death of a Minor Child in a Federal Tort Claims Act Trucking Case

Largest Award Nationwide For Minor Child FTCA Death Case Per Experts

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Education

1990

University of Iowa School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Personal Injury Evidence: Social Media, Smartphones, Experts and Medical Records Smartphone and Text Evidence in Personal Injury Litigation

2014

Motorcycle Awareness Campaign Motorcycle Accidents and Safety

2010

GLM Superconference For Lawyers Practice management and practice building

Publications

2013

www.kcaccidentattorneys.com Brain Injury Survivor's Guide

2013

www.kcaccidentattorneys.com Burn Injury Survivor's Guide

2012

Amazon Createspace KC Biker Bible

2012

Amazon CreateSpace The Devil's Advocate

2009

www.kansascityaccidentinjuryattorneys.com The Ultimate Guide To Accident Cases In MO & KS

2009

www.kansascityaccidentinjuryattorneys.com Nursing Home Neglect

2009

www.kansascityaccidentinjuryattorneys.com The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims

2009

www.kansascityaccidentinjuryattorneys.com The Worker's Compensation Survival Guide

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

James earned significant contribution points in 2013.

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