James P. Lemonds, General Attorney in St Louis, Missouri
Over 43 years of legal practice · focused on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AssociateatBrown & Crouppen Law Firm
St Louis, MO
Practicing general in St Louis since 1983.
- 43+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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James P. Lemonds is an associate based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. James has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- St. Louis, MO
- Experience
- over 43 years
- Known for
- General · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from St. Louis, MO.
- Over 43 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About James P. Lemonds: James P. Lemonds is an associate based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. James has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
James's practice areas in St Louis
James concentrates on general, litigation, personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case James handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Product Liability
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Wrongful Death
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General cases in St Louis, Missouri
James takes general matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in St Louis, Missouri
James takes litigation matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in St Louis, Missouri
James takes personal injury matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in St Louis, Missouri
James takes product liability matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in St Louis, Missouri
James takes wrongful death matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before James agrees to represent you.
Biography
James P. Lemonds, general attorney serving St Louis
James P. Lemonds is an associate based in St. Louis, MO. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. James has over 43 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Brown & Crouppen Law Firm. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. James works from St Louis, Missouri and takes on general matters across the region.
“Winningest Plaintiff Attorney” – Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2011
“Litigator of the Year” – Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2010
Recognized as one of the top 50 lawyers in St. Louis and described as “Winningest Plaintiff Attorney” and “Best Litigator” by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Jim Lemonds has tried to jury verdict well over one hundred civil cases in the State and Federal District Courts in Missouri and Illinois.
Jim represents people who have been harmed and families who have lost loved ones because of others’ carelessness and dangerous products. The law can fix, help and make up for these harms. For instance, the law can fix what can be fixed, such as repaying lost income and medical bills. It can help what can be helped such as paying for therapies for those conditions that cannot be cured. Most importantly, it can make up for what can’t be fixed or helped, such as lifelong harms or the loss of a loved one. Jim knows how to use the law to get justice for his clients.
Following a twenty-year legal career representing product manufacturers, health care providers and insurance companies, in 2004 Jim began representing the victims in these cases. Jim represents people who have been harmed by dangerous products, bad medical treatment and serious accidents. Jim has successfully handled many multi-million dollar cases for his clients.
Jim is licensed to practice law in the states of Missouri and Illinois. He is admitted to practice in the Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeal in both states. Jim is a member of the American Bar Association, the Missouri Bar, the Illinois Bar Association, the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, The Lawyer’s Association of St. Louis and the American Association for Justice.
Jim has lectured and written on the topics of legal liability for numerous legal, health care and industry groups.
Jim has authored the following published articles.
“Whence Public Policy”, Journal of the Missouri Bar, July-Aug. 1996 (co-authored with Erich Vieth).
“Establishing Damages in Cases Involving the Death of a Minor,” The Missouri Trial Attorney, Spring 2005 (co-authored with Erich Vieth).
Jim graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in Saint Louis, Missouri in 1983 and the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1980. He was born September 10, 1957 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Published Works
“Whence Public Policy”, (Co-Authored with Erich Vieth), Journal of the Missouri Bar, July-Aug., 1996
“Establishing Damages in Cases Involving the Death of a Minor”, (Co-Authored with Erich Vieth), The Missouri Trial Attorney, Spring, 2005
Honors and Awards
Super Lawyers 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Litigator of the Year, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2010
Super Lawyer, Missouri Kansas Super Lawyers Magazine
Best Litigator, Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association, Member
Missouri Bar Association, Member
Illinois State Bar Association, Member
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member
Lawyers Association of St. Louis, Member
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, Member
American Association for Justice, Member
James's approach to general cases
“Winningest Plaintiff Attorney” – Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2011 “Litigator of the Year” – Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2010 Recognized as one of the top 50 lawyers in St. Louis and described as “Winningest Plaintiff Attorney” and “Best Litigator” by Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Jim Lemonds has tried to jury verdict well over one hundred civil cases in the State and Federal District Courts in Missouri and…
Clients James works with
James reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, litigation, and personal injury matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.
Credentials
Credentials — where James studied and practices
Saint Louis University School of Law
J.D. · 1983
University of Missouri, Columbia
B.A. · 1980
Jurisdictions
James's state bar admissions
Illinois U.S. Distri
2003 · ACTIVE
Missouri
1983 · ACTIVE
James studied at J.D. in Saint Louis University School of Law and B.A. in University of Missouri, Columbia.
Law school and academic background
James completed J.D. in Saint Louis University School of Law and B.A. in University of Missouri, Columbia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice James runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
James's legal honors and published work
James has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
James's professional memberships and bar associations
American Bar Association Missouri Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association Bar Association of Metropolitan St
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Louis Lawyers Association of St
membership
Louis Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys American Association for Justice
membership
Locations
James P. Lemonds's office in St. Louis
James's primary office is at 4900 Daggett Ave., St. Louis, MO, 63110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of James P. Lemonds — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of James. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing general attorneys in St Louis.
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How to hire James P. Lemonds — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with James usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
James charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; James will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in St Louis, Missouri
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for James
James discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. James confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
James's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about James P. Lemonds
How much does it cost to hire James for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. James walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does James offer a free consultation?
James charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain James's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check James's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Missouri typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. James gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can James take my case if I'm outside St Louis?
James is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — James will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with James?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. James will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is James accepting new general clients right now?
James's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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