Richard W. James
Law Firm:
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Position:
Founder Partner
Phone: (316) 888-8888
Location:
Wichita
Biography Overview
Richard W. James is a founding partner of DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers and a highly accomplished trial attorney with extensive experience in personal injury and truck accident litigation. He has dedicated his career to representing individuals injured by negligent drivers, particularly in semi-truck and automobile collisions, rather than representing corporations.
Mr. James is Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction held by only a handful of attorneys in Kansas. He has served as President of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association and actively participates on its legislative committee advocating for the injured. Recognized repeatedly as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, Mr. James has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts, including serving on the Bench-Bar Committee to improve court efficiency.
Over the past three years, Richard has obtained settlements and verdicts exceeding $10 million, consistently demonstrating his willingness to take cases to trial when necessary. He works on a contingency-fee basis, ensuring access to justice for all clients without upfront risk.
A native of Kingman, Kansas, Richard earned a B.S., Cum Laude, in Business Administration from York College and a J.D., with honors, from Washburn University School of Law. He and his wife, Rachel, have two children and are active in their community and church.
Position: Founder Partner
Phone: (316) 888-8888
Location: Wichita
Biography Overview
Richard W. James is a founding partner of DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers and a highly accomplished trial attorney with extensive experience in personal injury and truck accident litigation. He has dedicated his career to representing individuals injured by negligent drivers, particularly in semi-truck and automobile collisions, rather than representing corporations.
Mr. James is Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction held by only a handful of attorneys in Kansas. He has served as President of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association and actively participates on its legislative committee advocating for the injured. Recognized repeatedly as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, Mr. James has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts, including serving on the Bench-Bar Committee to improve court efficiency.
Over the past three years, Richard has obtained settlements and verdicts exceeding $10 million, consistently demonstrating his willingness to take cases to trial when necessary. He works on a contingency-fee basis, ensuring access to justice for all clients without upfront risk.
A native of Kingman, Kansas, Richard earned a B.S., Cum Laude, in Business Administration from York College and a J.D., with honors, from Washburn University School of Law. He and his wife, Rachel, have two children and are active in their community and church.