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Last Updated on October 3, 2025

Licenses

Edelman & Thompson attorneys are fully licensed to practice across multiple jurisdictions:

  • ● Missouri: #32601 – Ron Edelman
  • ● Kansas: #15454 – Ron Edelman
  • ● Missouri: #37245 – James Thompson
  • ● U.S. District Court, Kansas: #70110 – James Thompson

Certifications & Memberships

Super Lawyers – Missouri & Kansas

James Thompson has been recognized by Super Lawyers in Missouri and Kansas for 2005–2006, 2009–2011, and 2013–2025, reflecting consistent peer recognition and professional achievement in personal injury litigation.

🔗 https://profiles.superlawyers.com/missouri/kansas-city/lawyer/james-t-thompson/2b0c224c-988f-499f-9b6f-2ac2ff72ffd0.html

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Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

James T. Thompson is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States, reserved for attorneys who have secured verdicts or settlements exceeding $2 million. Verify below:

🔗 https://www.milliondollaradvocates.com/MEMBER-LIST-REFERRAL-DIRECTORY

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Missouri & Kansas Bar Memberships

Ron Edelman is licensed in both Missouri and Kansas, with bar records confirming his standing and authority to practice in these jurisdictions.

🔗 https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/ronald-edelman-1674052

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Lawyer Legion Directory – Missouri Personal Injury

Ron L. Edelman is publicly listed in the Lawyer Legion directory for Missouri personal injury attorneys, confirming his active role and practice focus in the field.

🔗 https://lawyers.lawyerlegion.com/missouri/personal-injury

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Reviews & Ratings

Edelman & Thompson is consistently rated highly across trusted review platforms, reflecting client satisfaction and proven results.

Notable Case Results

$11,000,000 Settlement – Defective Product & Work Injury

Kansas City, MO – Settlement for a client who suffered severe burns caused by a defective workplace product.

$10,000,000 Settlement – Motorcycle Accident

Missouri – Settlement obtained for catastrophic injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash.

$7,200,000 Verdict – Swimming Pool Wrongful Death

Missouri – Jury verdict in a wrongful death case involving a fatal drowning at a private swimming pool.

$7,000,000 Settlement – Truck Collision Wrongful Death

Kansas – Settlement for the family of a victim killed in a commercial truck crash.

$6,500,000 Settlement – Automobile Defect

Missouri – Settlement for a client who suffered burns and the loss of both legs due to a defective vehicle design.

$6,000,000 Settlement – Premises Liability Wrongful Death

Missouri – Settlement in a case involving unsafe property conditions that led to a fatal accident.

$5,250,000 Settlement – Wrongful Death Drowning

Kansas City, MO – Settlement secured for the family of a victim who drowned due to negligent supervision.

$5,000,000 Settlement – Spinal Injury (Premises Liability)

Missouri – Settlement for a client who suffered a thoracic burst fracture with incomplete paraplegia.

$5,000,000 Settlement – Auto Accident

Kansas – Settlement for a client seriously injured in a motor vehicle collision.

$4,600,000 Verdict – Bad Faith Insurance Claim

Missouri – Jury verdict against an insurer that refused to pay benefits after a pedestrian was struck by a drunk driver.

Press Mentions

Legal Advice: Injured at Work

(KCTV5, December 2022)

Television segment featuring Edelman & Thompson attorneys discussing workers’ compensation rights for employees injured on the job.

🔗 https://www.kctv5.com/2022/12/21/legal-advice-injured-work/

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Legal Advice: Wrongful Death Claims

(KCTV5, November 2022)

KCTV5 features Edelman & Thompson providing guidance on how families can pursue justice in wrongful death cases.

🔗 https://www.kctv5.com/2022/11/23/legal-advice-wrongful-death-claims/

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KC Cares Podcast – Corporate Social Responsibility

 (KC Cares, 2021)

Podcast episode featuring James Thompson discussing the firm’s charitable foundation and commitment to local nonprofits.

🔗 https://kccaresonline.org/edelman-thompson-corporate-social-responsibility/

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Royals 50/50 Raffle Sponsorship

(The Kansas City Star, May 2019)

Coverage highlighting Edelman & Thompson’s sponsorship of the Kansas City Royals 50/50 Raffle, contributing more than $100,000 to Royals Charities.

🔗 https://www.mlb.com/royals/news/royals-in-the-community/c-43942412

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Ban Johnson Baseball League Sponsorship

(The Kansas City Star, July 2018)

Article noting Edelman & Thompson’s sponsorship of Ban Johnson League teams, showcasing the firm’s community involvement.

🔗 https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article214724580.html

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Contact Us

Interested in learning more about Edelman & Thompson’s certifications, case results, or how the firm can help with your injury claim? Contact us today to speak with an attorney about personal injury, workers’ compensation, or wrongful death cases.

5 Locations in the Kansas City Area
Kansas City, MO
Independence, MO
Olathe, KS
North Kansas City, MO
Lenexa, KS
Since 2011 Edelman & Thompson has won more injury cases in Kansas City courts than any other law firm, according to data from the Missouri Department of Labor, for workplace injuries, and The Kansas City Jury Verdict Service for all other personal injury matters.