James G. Onder

James G. Onder is the founder of OnderLaw, a nationally recognized personal injury and mass tort litigation firm with offices in St. Louis, Nashville, and Newport Beach. With a legal philosophy centered around fighting for causes, not just cases, James has become one of the most influential litigators in the nation. He has secured over $5 billion in verdicts and settlements for injury victims and their families, including groundbreaking results in product liability and catastrophic injury cases.

While James is best known for his leadership in high-profile mass torts, his firm also fights fiercely for victims of serious truck accidents and wrongful death claims across Missouri. His commitment to client justice and public safety has directly led to industry-changing reforms in multiple sectors.

• Truck Accidents
• Catastrophic Injury
• Wrongful Death
• Mass Tort Litigation
• Product Liability
• Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Injury

James Onder has built one of the largest and most respected plaintiff litigation firms in the country. He led the nation’s first talcum powder cancer cases and secured a record-setting $8.9 billion resolution with Johnson & Johnson. OnderLaw currently represents tens of thousands of clients in national MDLs and JCCPs. His litigation work has changed corporate behavior, reformed product designs, and helped victims across the country receive long-overdue justice. He has been instrumental in some of Missouri’s most significant verdicts, including multiple 9-figure jury awards.

• Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated
• Super Lawyers – Missouri
• National Litigator Award Recipient
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum Member
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers – National Trial Lawyers
• Board of Governors – Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys

James Onder is committed to holding negligent corporations, manufacturers, and drivers accountable. His team approaches every truck accident case with aggressive litigation, compassionate support, and a relentless drive to achieve the highest compensation possible. Clients know they are not just hiring an attorney – they’re gaining a powerful advocate who is willing to take on giants and win.