|Michael H. James
Mike is recognized for his litigation skills and experience in state and federal courts where he has successfully represented clients in a wide variety of disputes in both the prosecution and defense of claims.
Mike is a past President of the St. Louis County Bar Association, is a recipient of the Association’s Outstanding Young Lawyer Award and has served in the past on the legislative review subcommittee of The Missouri Bar.
Areas of Practice
- Education Law
- Labor and Employment Law
- Commercial Litigation
- General Trial and Appellate Practice
- Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Zoning Law
- Municipal Law
Bar Admissions
- United States Tax Court, 2017
- US District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1988
- Illinois, 1981
- Missouri, 1980
Education
- JD, Saint Louis University School of Law, 1980
- BS, Saint Louis University, 1977
- Saint Louis University High School, 1975
Awards
- Board Member of the Year, Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce, 2025
- Kiwanis Citizen of the Year, City of Ferguson, 1995
- Outstanding Young Lawyer, St. Louis County Bar Association, 1993
CIVIC PARTICIPATION
- Mayor, City of Ferguson, MO (1993-1996)
- Board Member, Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce
Professional Associations and Memberships
- St. Louis County Municipal League
Chaired the 1995 Legislative Affairs Committee
- St. Louis County Bar Association
President, 1991; Member, Executive Committee, 1986-1991
- Served on the Legislative Review Subcommittee of the Missouri Bar
- Missouri School Boards Association
Council of School Attorneys
- National School Boards Association
Council of School Attorneys
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan
Saint Louis
- American Bar Association
- The Illinois Bar Association