Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2017
Education: Saint Louis University School of Law
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Avery Injury Law
11878 Gravois RdSaint Louis, MO 63127 Visit website
A stalwart advocate for his clients, Jim Avery fights tooth and nail to get them the compensation and peace of mind they deserve for the injuries they have had to endure. The founder of Avery Injury Law in St. Louis, Missouri, he is well-equipped to handle numerous personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance matters, among many others.
Mr. Avery completed his legal studies in 2017, receiving his Juris Doctor from the Saint Louis University School of Law. Prior to attending law school, he served in the United States Marine Corps and later in the Missouri Army National Guard. Following the tragic events of 9/11, he served in numerous combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, working in units that specialized in Improvised Explosive Device destruction. For his ironclad duty and service, he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
With an abundance of patience and unlimited resolve, Mr. Avery pursues every available legal avenue to help his clients move on from their legal woes and toward steady waters in their lives. Some of his many notable verdicts and settlements include $1 million for a minor who was hurt in an ATV accident and a $1,000,000 uninsured motorist settlement, as well as a $1,000,000 settlement in a bodily injury case. Within his legal community, he maintains close affiliations with The Missouri Bar Association and other prominent organizations in an effort to progress his judicious advocacy to even greater heights.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2017, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.averyinjurylaw.com/about-avery-injury-law
Bar / Professional Activity
- Missouri Bar Association, 2021
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Settled a $1,000,000 Underinsured Motorist claim involving a commercial vehicle, 2024
- $1,000,000 settlement on a lawsuit involving a minor child who was hurt in an ATV crash, 2019
- $100,000 uninsured motorist settlement after a $35,000 offer from the insurer. This was a motorcyclist who had serious injuries, 2021
- $100,000 bodily injury settlement after filing a lawsuit and taking the defendant's deposition. The previous offer was $30,000, 2021
Pro bono / Community Service
- Hero's Network, Board Member
- Missouri National Guard Association Truman Battery Selection for contributing $10,000 or more to the National Guard Association. First recipient in over 10 years. , 2024
- Jim does over $300,000 in pro bono workers compensation cases for first responders (police and firefighters) . , 2024
Educational Background
- UMSL, undergraduate degree, Honors: Student Body President
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Jim will fight for his clients to make sure the insurance companies compensate his clients. Jim is a combat veteran of the US Armed Forces and will use the same tactical training he learned in the military to fight against the insurance companies for his clients.”
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2021 - 2025