James Roswold

Attorney

James Roswold has practiced law since 1990, helping injury victims across Kansas and Missouri obtain justice and rebuild their lives.

His passion for representing the injured began early. As a child, James witnessed his older brother suffer a life-changing injury caused by medical malpractice. What followed were years of surgeries, casts, braces, and the emotional pain of being treated differently by classmates. The toll it took on his brother and parents left a deep and lasting impression.

At the family dinner table, James often listened as his parents discussed the legal battle — the mistakes that caused the harm, the good doctor who tried to repair it, and the attorney who guided them through the process. When the case ended in a mistrial and a settlement for only a fraction of its true value, James saw firsthand how the justice system can both help and fail those who need it most. Those experiences inspired his lifelong belief that the right advocate can make all the difference.

After earning his degree magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management and graduating with distinction from the University of Iowa College of Law, James began his career at a defense litigation firm, gaining rare insight into how insurance companies prepare their cases. He now uses that knowledge to protect injury victims and level the playing field.

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In 1993, James shifted his focus entirely to representing injured people. Two years later, he co-founded a personal injury firm and became a partner in 1999. Fourteen years later, he founded Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys and the Roswold Foundation for Injured Children, inspired by his brother’s journey. James has devoted his career to standing up for the injured and the powerless — joyfully and tenaciously helping those who have been knocked down get back up again.

That same passion shapes the culture of his firm, proudly known as “the home of extreme client delight.” It reflects James’s unwavering belief that every client deserves not only a strong legal advocate, but also genuine care, communication, and compassion throughout their recovery journey.

James has been honored with the 2025 Best in Law Award and continues to serve clients with honesty, empathy, and a relentless drive to deliver justice — and delight — in every case.

Dedicated to Defending the Rights of Injured Victims

James takes pride in obtaining fair and just compensation for seriously injured people throughout Kansas & Missouri. Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys has office locations in downtown Kansas City, MO; Overland Park, KS; Lee's Summit, MO; and Parkville, MO.

Having his own law firm, James is able to provide the most personalized and individualized attention to each and every one of his clients. In his office, every client is a very important person not a file. He treats his clients with the dignity and the respect that they deserve and expect from a professional. He prides himself on knowing the details of the cases he handles. He knows what happened last on the client's case when he receives a call because he was directly involved in the matter.

James is a prolific writer and Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys publishes a monthly newsletter full of important legal news and fun facts. In addition to his newsletter, he produces and creates instructional videos and has created an ever-expanding educational video library that helps consumers learn about personal injury, medical malpractice and workers compensation law in Kansas & Missouri.

James has provided free legal services to brain injury and handicapped victims and others as a way of lending his knowledge and expertise to those who have been dealt unfortunate circumstances and are unable to afford legal services.

Biker, Rocker, Runner, Father

James loves riding his motorcycle, and is equally passionate about representing other bikers who’ve been injured in accidents. When he’s not at work or on his bike, James also plays guitar and sings in the KC Biker Band.

James is an endurance athlete and participates in triathlons and marathons. As part of giving back to the community, he raises money for charities and he and his family volunteer in connection with these events as well. He is also an active member of the YMCA and his family participates in their community activities as well.

James is married and has three children. He and his family regularly enjoy participating in sports and musical activities.

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  • Missouri
  • United States District Court For The Western District of Missouri
  • Kansas

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