Sylvester James

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rockhurst College, B.A., 1980
Law School Attended:
University of Minnesota School of Law, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Missouri; 1983, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri; 1983, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
ISLN:
906201907
Minority Owned:
Yes

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Products Liability

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0
  • Communication

    4.8/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/16/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/17/13 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/17/12 in Government

    Sly is now mayor of Kansas City, not really practicing law, but doing an excellent job.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/16/12 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 06/27/11 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/16/11 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/16/11 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Deputy General Counsel on 08/16/12 in Litigation

    As an attorney, former president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and now Mayor of Kansas City, Sly James exhibits knowledge, enthusiasm and high professional standards.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/16/12 in Medical Malpractice

    Sly is a gifted trail advocate. He has handled many diverse cases in his career. He should be highly ranked.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/17/11 in Medical Malpractice

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