James W. Whitney Jr. - Saint Louis, MO
Attorney at Menees & Menees
Personal Injury Lawyers in Saint Louis, MO
121 W. Adams Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63122
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Saint Louis Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Child Custody & Support
- Special Interest Trusts
- Probate
- Land Use
- Zoning
Attorney Information
Overview
Jim is a life-long resident of St. Louis and has resided in Webster Groves for the last 30+ years, where he serves as Municipal Judge for the City. He is a very experienced trial attorney, having tried many jury and bench trials in his career-- from capital murder cases to high profile civil matters. He and his wife of 40+ years, Val, have two children who are both attorneys-- Anna, corporate counsel in Florida; and Nathan, the El Paso County Counselor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia),
Columbia,
Missouri, 1974
J.D.
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University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia),
Columbia,
Missouri, 1974
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Non Legal Education
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University of Missouri at Columbia,
Missouri, 1970
B.A.
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University of Missouri at Columbia,
Missouri, 1970
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Menees, Whitney, Burnet & Trog, Member & Partner
- St. Louis City Court, St. Louis County Court, and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Qualified Neutral
Bar Admissions
- Missouri, 1974
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri
Other Affiliations
- Missouri Bar Association (Member)
- Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (Member)
Contact
121 W. Adams Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Phone: 314-391-8747
Fax: 314-821-9798
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.menees.law
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