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Before entering the practice of law, James served honorably in the United States Army. After the Army, James attended The University of Kansas and The University of Kansas School of Law. While in law school James focused on consitutional law, constitutional issues, and criminal law. After graduation, James passed the Washington State Bar Exam and moved to the Seattle area with his wife, and two puppies. James enjoys hockey, classic cars, and zealously representing the interests of his clients.
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Acquired: 2014
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Acquired: 2009
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15095 W. 116th St, Olathe, KS, 66062
8320 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, 64118
3720 Arrowhead Ave, Suite 102, Independence, MO, 64057
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Posted by Gary | February 20, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I have worked with James McKain and he really takes the time to work with clients. You get the feeling that he truly cares about his clients and that he wants to go the extra step for them. I recommend him highly.
Posted by Jeff | July 17, 2014
The first time I used James it was awesome I couldn't believe how well it went, he was very communicative at every turn he was well worth the $200.00 I was very happy with his service, and I recommended him in an email to everybody I knew that had a teenager and would be put in the same situation. Th...
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2013
I hired J. McKain after reading good reviews about his services. But so far I have not been impressed very much. I have been having a hard time trying to get a hold of Mr. McKein. I never heard from him after I left voice messages and sent emails. I could talk to him only when I kept redialing his nu...
Posted by Steve | February 20, 2013
James represented me on two traffic infractions that were 2 years old. The court did not receive my original petition to dispute the tickets and instead went into collections and racked up over $1,000 in penalties. James was able to dismiss one of the infractions and reduced the other to a small $150...
Posted by Victor | March 11, 2011
Jame Mckain helped me with my traffic ticket and beat my case for me. His costs was below average but his handling of my concerns and his customer service were well above the mark. If I could find people like him to deal with in all my endeavors then my life would be alot eaasier.
"James always takes the time to sit down with my bankruptcy clients to answer questions they might have about estate planning. He is very patient, thorough, and knowledgeable."
"James is an excellent attorney. He is passionate about providing the best estate plan for his clients so they can have the peace of mind that their assets and family members are protected."
"James is an incredibly patient attorney, which is important in working with consumer clients. He is very kind and caring. He listens to people. He has a great deal of expertise in Estate Planning and helping survivors deal with the death of a loved one. He gets consistently excellent reviews from the clients of our firm who have worked with him. I highly recommend James."
"James is one of the most intelligent and creative attorneys that I know in the field of criminal defense. He is absolutely dedicated to finding the best defense for his clients and will often think outside the box to come up with new and unique arguments to get better results for them. Other attorneys in the field will even adopt some of the arguments that he is able to come up with for their own client's cases. James knows how to get the best results for his clients and even when it doesn't seem like there is much to argue, he will find a way."
"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled trial lawyer that aggressively fights for the rights of his clients."
"James is a very diligent attorney. I have seen him battle some traffic infractions with the heart and energy as though his client's liberty was at stake. He's professional, kind, and thoughtful. My clients always felt safe in his hands."
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2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Excellence for the Future Award, CALI
2016 - Present
Estate Planning Attorney, WM Law
2014 - 2016
Lead Counsel, LifePlan Legal, LLC
2010 - 2013
Attorney, The Law Office of James McKain
2008 - 2009
Student Intern, Paul Wilson Defender Project
2009 - Present
American Bar Association
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Amended to No Valid Operator's License on Person (Non-moving traffic infraction, $250 fine)
deferal to dismissal
2009
Juris Doctor
2015
Estate Planning Clinic
2016
2016
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Got a show of cause hearing notice, What do I do?
04 Jan 2015
Ticket for speeding 5MPH over limit (over 40) in Pierce County. Never had a speeding ticket before this. Options?
01 Nov 2012
Should I contest or request mitigation for a driving too fast for conditions ticket?
12 Apr 2011