James M. Warden

MEMBER

Practice Areas

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1975

  • Kansas, 1985

  • Nebraska, 2014

Background

  • Horn, Aylward & Bandy, LLC, 2023

  • Partner, Warden Grier LLP, 2002 – 2023

  • Partner/Associate, Blackwell Sanders LLP, 1975 – 2002

  • Business Credit Analyst, Commerce Bank of Connecticut, 1969 – 1972

    • For more than 40 years managed complex commercial and construction disputes for both plaintiffs and defendants. Tried cases in state and federal courts and arbitrated claims before three member panels for construction and commercial clients throughout the U.S.

    • Types of commercial dispute clients: businesses of all sizes, individual owners and shareholders, and law firms. Disputes involving business torts, breach of contract, theft of trade secrets,  professional (legal) malpractice, RICO, insurance coverage.

    • Types of construction dispute clients: contractors, design engineers, owners. Disputes involving power, water, gas processing, and commercial facilities.

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School (JD – 1975)

  • Princeton University, (AB -1969)

Professional Affiliations

  • Missouri Bar Association

  • Kansas Bar Association

  • Nebraska Bar Association

Publications And Presentations

  • Articles on standing vs. capacity; conflict of interest.

  • Presentations at Construction Superconferences regarding potential conflicts of interest on construction projects.

Honors and Awards

  • Recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 1993 (Construction and Commercial Litigation).

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV (including Judicial edition AV Preeminent Rating).