James Thompson
Law Firm:
Personal Injury Lawyers at Edelman & Thompson in Kansas City
Position:
Partner
Phone: (913) 599-1800
Location:
Olathe
Biography Overview
James Thompson is a founding partner of Edelman & Thompson and a dedicated personal injury attorney known for his trial expertise and commitment to client advocacy. Throughout his career, he has secured multiple multi-million-dollar verdicts and negotiated numerous million-dollar-plus settlements, helping families recover after life-altering accidents.
James earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Dakota, graduating from the law school with honors in 1987. Since then, he has practiced exclusively in personal injury law, focusing on serious truck and auto accidents and product liability cases. He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts across Kansas, Missouri, and throughout the United States.
A recognized leader in the legal community, James is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, reserved for attorneys who have achieved significant verdicts and settlements. He is also a member of the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, an organization devoted to improving roadway safety.
James is admitted to the Missouri Bar, the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and federal courts in Kansas and Missouri. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA), and the Kansas City Bar Association. Known for his integrity and skill, James is committed to making a meaningful difference in his clients’ lives.
Position: Partner
Phone: (913) 599-1800
Location: Olathe
Biography Overview
James Thompson is a founding partner of Edelman & Thompson and a dedicated personal injury attorney known for his trial expertise and commitment to client advocacy. Throughout his career, he has secured multiple multi-million-dollar verdicts and negotiated numerous million-dollar-plus settlements, helping families recover after life-altering accidents.
James earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Dakota, graduating from the law school with honors in 1987. Since then, he has practiced exclusively in personal injury law, focusing on serious truck and auto accidents and product liability cases. He has litigated hundreds of cases in state and federal courts across Kansas, Missouri, and throughout the United States.
A recognized leader in the legal community, James is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, reserved for attorneys who have achieved significant verdicts and settlements. He is also a member of the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America, an organization devoted to improving roadway safety.
James is admitted to the Missouri Bar, the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, and federal courts in Kansas and Missouri. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA), and the Kansas City Bar Association. Known for his integrity and skill, James is committed to making a meaningful difference in his clients’ lives.