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James W. McManus
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Biography
James W. McManus is a results-driven Trial Attorney who is dedicated to providing professional legal services and protecting victims' rights. He has a strong commitment to helping clients who have been injured through the negligence of others and is dedicated to assisting them to receive full and fair compensation. He was named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation "in recognition of his professional and distinguished service and commitment to the ideals of the legal process."
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Missouri for 54 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of James W. McManus
121 East Gregory Blvd, Kansas City, MO, 64114
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James W. McManus's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a very experienced attorney and has significant trial experience. He is a very friendly, easy to talk to, and extremely ethical."
John Christiansen
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2014
Best of the Bar in Personal Injury and Trials, Kansas City Business Journal
2014
Who's Who In American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2013
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2012
Best of the Bar in Personal Injury and Trials, Kansas City Business Journal
2012
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2011
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2010
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2009
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2009
Best of the Bar in Personal Injury and Trials, Kansas City Business Journal
2008
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2007
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2006
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2006
Best ;of the Bar in Personal Injury and Trials, Kansas City Business Journal
2005
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2005
Best of the Bar in Personal Injury and Trials, Kansas City Business Journal
2004
Fellow, American Bar Association
2004
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2003
Best of the Bar in Personal Injury, and Trials, Kansas City Business Journal
2003
Recognition for Exemplary Professionalism, Missouri House of Representatives
2003
Congenial Counselor Award, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
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AV Rated --Very high to preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Owner, McManus Law Firm
2002 - 2013
Of Counsel, DeWitt Zeldin
1994 - 2002
Attorney, Dysart Taylor
1973 - 1994
Partner, Shughart Thomson & Kilroy
1971 - 1973
Law Clerk, U.S. Federal Court
Associations
Supreme Court of Missouri
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Member
National Employment Lawyers Association (Kansas City chapter)
Member
1971 - 2016
Missouri BarMember
Education
1971
Saint Louis University School of Law
J.D.
1967
Rockhurst University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
N/A
University of Health Sciences
Medial Jurisprudence
N/A
National Business Institute Seminar
Medical Malpractice
N/A
KCMBA Bench Bar Conference
New Time Standards of the Missouri Supreme Court
Publications
N/A
National Business Institute Seminar
Medical Malpractice Manual
Languages
English