Firm Number: 573-658-3094
Cell Number: 816-879-8948
Email: jklahr@laubermunicipal.com
James Klahr practices in the areas of general municipal law, including contract review, real estate transactions, regulatory and statutory compliance, including compliance with the Missouri Sunshine Law and Missouri Ethics Commission requirements, and litigation. James served as Executive Director at the Missouri Ethics Commission where he educated public officials about the ethics laws and enforced violations of the laws. James also worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the Governmental Affairs Section of the Missouri Attorney General’s Office where he counseled state agencies, boards, and commissions and handled Sunshine Law enforcement. James lives in Jefferson City with his wife and their two dogs.
Emory University, J.D. 1994
Duke University, BA 1990
Missouri, 1994
Missouri Bar
Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association
Missouri Municipal League
Cole County Bar Association
Rotary Club of Jefferson City (Downtown), Current Secretary and Former President (2017-18)
Mentor in Jefferson City Public Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City
Choir Member & Sunday School Teacher (4th-5th grade), Jefferson City First United Methodist Church