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James Michael McClellan

3.3
6 reviews

820A N. Main St., P.O. Box 825, Sikeston, MO 63801

General Civil Trial Practice, Personal Injury Law, Workers' Compensation Law and 7 more

About James Michael McClellan

James Michael McClellan is a lawyer practicing general civil trial practice, personal injury law, workers' compensation law and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from David Lipscomb College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years. James practices at James M. McClellan, Attorney at Law in Sikeston, MO.

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James Michael McClellan got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 18, 2023
Hired Attorney

After hiring a Lawyer in the past for my Dvrc & cons w/ and mtg w/ few other Lawyers over the years while my son was growing up, I’ve learned how to spot a good lawyer! James McClellan is the most knowledgeable Attorney I’ve ever spoken to. He knew his stuff, referred back to resources from past cases & his own experiences. Although, Mr. James McClellan wasn’t exactly compassionate or in the medical language… he doesn’t exactly have the best ‘Bedside’ manners. This didn’t bother me much at all, as soon as I remembered my own advise to friends & family re: surgeons which is, ‘Be ready with your questions because the Dr will be in & out before you know it & they are not there to be your best friend, the most import thing is he is an excellent surgeon.” Mr. McClellan is a very busy Attorney who is very intelligent @ ruthless at what he does! He may seem expensive @ $200/hr but don’t let that worry you; he doesn’t take much time since he knows the law thoroughly! -Anonymous

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 15, 2013
Hired Attorney

Very attentive and detail oriented.

Criminal Law
Posted by Gerald
October 30, 2023
Hired Attorney

Hired for a case my son had. Yes it was a tuff case but Charged 5000.00 and said he would take it to trial. Said so many things never followed thru with any went to court four times and four time just told my son plead quilty Did not do one thing he stated he would do 5000.00 for 4 trips to court. Worse lawyer I ever seen

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 15, 2020
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Was referred to this lawyer and shortly after at a court appearance it was learned that he was also the lawyer for my ex's father . After this my case seemed unimportant for him to win and the communication seemed to only be between a message system And the case was not won. He should have excused himself from my case and returned my 6000. Because prison is my sentence

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2010
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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 11, 2011
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Social Security
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 6
    • General Civil Trial Practice
    • Personal Injury Law
    • Workers' Compensation Law
    • Products Liability Law
    • Criminal Defense
    • Probate Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    James M. McClellan, Attorney at Law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Missouri
    1985, Illinois
    1984, U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Missouri
    Memberships
    Scott County and Illinois State Bar Associations
    The Missouri Bar
    Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    National Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Missouri-Columbia
    Class of 1985
    J.D.
    Other Education
    David Lipscomb College
    Class of 1980
    B.S.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    Sikeston, Missouri, January 7, 1958

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