James Rodney Holland

Overview Credentials Recognitions Affiliations Insights Overview Jim Holland is managing partner of the firms Kansas City office. He works as a business partner with his clients and focuses his advice on helping them navigate employment issues with as little disruption to their operations as possible. Jim counsels employers about how to avoid workplace issues before they become lawsuits. When lawsuits cannot be avoided, however, Jim has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the country. Jim works with his clients to obtain practical, business solutions to their employment problems and lawsuits. Jim also represents clients across the country in collective bargaining negotiations with various different unions. In addition, he has handled more than 300 labor arbitrations since 2000. Jim has been actively involved in the Kansas City community since he moved from New Orleans in 1995. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce for eight years where he was the Chairman in 2014. Jim was also a member of the Board of Directors for the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens from 2008 through 2014 and on the Board of Directors for the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park from 2014 through 2020 - serving as Chairman of both of those organizations. Jim is currently on the Board of Directors for Visit Overland Park which he chaired in 2020 and 2021. Since his wifes cardiac arrest in 2015, Jim has actively worked with various organizations (including the American Heart Association and Johnson County Heart Safe) to promote CPR and AED awareness. Credentials Education J. D., 1992, Louisiana State University Law Center B. S., 1989, Louisiana State University Bar Admissions Kansas Louisiana Missouri Court Admissions Kansas Supreme Court Louisiana Supreme Court Missouri Court of Appeals Missouri Supreme Court U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U. S. District Court for the District of Kansas U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana U. S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana U. S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri U. S. Supreme Court Recognitions Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America (2014-2025) Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year, Labor Law - Management (2025) Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer - (2015-2017, 2019) Chambers USA, Labor and Employment (2016-2025) AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell Affiliations Professional Activities Board Member, Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Friends of the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden Community Activities Board of Directors - Visit Overland Park - (2019-Present) Chairman - Visit Overland Park - (2020 and 2021) Board of Directors - Overland Park Chamber Foundation - (2015 - present) Board of Directors - Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park - (2015-2020) President of the Board of Directors for the Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park - (2017-2018) Past Chair - Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - (2015-2016) Member of Executive Committee for the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - (2010-2016) Board Member - Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - (2008-2016; 2020-present) Board Member for the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Garden - (2008-2014) Chairman - Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - 2014 Vice Chair - Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - (2011-2012) Treasurer - Overland Park Chamber of Commerce - 2010 Executive Leadership Team - American Heart Association of Kansas City Go Red for Women event Youth Baseball Coach Jim is an active platelet donor having donated over 33 gallons. Insights News06/05/25 Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2025 Edition of Chambers USAAndrew J. Sommer, Travis Vance, Kristin R. B. White, Christopher J. Boman, Jang Hyuk Im, Danielle Hultenius Moore, Jocelyn Campanaro, Micah Dawson, Todd A. Fredrickson, Angelica M. Ochoa, Steven M. Bernstein, Charles S. Caulkins, Christine E. Howard, Jeffrey E. Mandel, Cathy M. Stutin, Michael P. Elkon, Marty Heller, Shanon R. Stevenson, Terri R. Stewart, Laurel K. Cornell, Raymond C. Haley III, Emily N. Litzinger, Todd B. Logsdon, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Megan Reese USellis, Michelle I. Anderson, Edward F. Harold, Timothy H. Scott, Shiloh Theberge, Daniel E. Farrington, Joseph W. Ambash, William E. Altman, Gregory V. Murray, Barbara Jean DAquila, Steven R. Cupp, Gregory D. Ballew, J. Randall Coffey, James R. Holland II, Brian J. Finucane, Melody L. Rayl, David B. Dornak, Scott M. Mahoney, Mark J. Ricciardi, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Marra, David Klass, Richard A. Millisor, Clarence M. Belnavis, Todd A. Lyon, Michael P. Avila, Nan Sato, Christopher P. Stief, William D. Wright, Michael D. Carrouth, C. F. W. Manning II, Stephen C. Mitchell, J. Hagood Tighe, David S. Jones, Greg Grisham, Jeff Weintraub, Amanda E. Brown, Stephen J. Roppolo, Teresa Valderrama, Theresa M. Connolly, Davis C. Bae, Ralph Hua, Edwina C. Kye, Radhika Mehta, Suzanne Kelly Michael, Steven M. Loewengart Read more Event10/11/242024 Midwest Labor and Employment Seminar Laura Bailey Brown, James R. Holland II, Samantha J. Monsees, Melody L. Rayl, Lauren M. Sobaski Read more News08/15/24 Fisher Phillips Attorneys Named Among the Best Lawyers in America for 2025 Steven M. Bernstein, Michael D. Carrouth, Edward F. Harold, James R. Holland II, C. F. W. Manning II, J. Hagood Tighe Read more News06/10/24 Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings Again as a Leading Firm in Labor and Employment Law by Chambers USAEdwin G. Foulke Jr., Andrew J. Sommer, Travis Vance, Kristin R. B. White, Danielle Hultenius Moore, Jocelyn Campanaro, Micah Dawson, Todd A. Fredrickson, Angelica M. Ochoa, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, Charles S. Caulkins, Christine E. Howard, Jeffrey E. Mandel, Cathy M. Stutin, Michael P. Elkon, Shanon R. Stevenson, Terri R. Stewart, Laurel K. Cornell, Raymond C. Haley III, Emily N. Litzinger, Todd B. Logsdon, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Megan Reese USellis, Michelle I. Anderson, Edward F. Harold, Timothy H. Scott, David W. Erb, Daniel E. Farrington, Joseph W. Ambash, William E. Altman, Gregory V. Murray, Barbara Jean DAquila, Steven R. Cupp, Gregory D. Ballew, J. Randall Coffey, James R. Holland II, Brian J. Finucane, Melody L. Rayl, David B. Dornak, Scott M. Mahoney, Mark J. Ricciardi, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Marra, David Klass, Richard A. Millisor, Clarence M. Belnavis, Todd A. Lyon, Michael P. Avila, Nan Sato, Christopher P. Stief, William D. Wright, Michael D. Carrouth, C. F. W. Manning II, Stephen C. Mitchell, J. Hagood Tighe, David S. Jones, Greg Grisham, Jeff Weintraub, Stephen J. Roppolo, Teresa Valderrama, Theresa M. Connolly, Davis C. Bae, Ralph Hua, Radhika Mehta, Suzanne Kelly Michael Read more Event10/20/232023 Midwest Labor and Employment Seminar James R. Holland II, Melody L. Rayl, Samantha J. Monsees, Lauren M. Sobaski, Laura Bailey Brown Read more News06/06/23 Fisher Phillips Once Again Recognized as a Top Labor and Employment Law Firm by Chambers USAEdwin G. Foulke Jr., Andrew J. Sommer, Travis Vance, Kristin R. B. White, Danielle Hultenius Moore, Jocelyn Campanaro, Micah Dawson, Todd A. Fredrickson, Angelica M. Ochoa, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, Charles S. Caulkins, Christine E. Howard, Jeffrey E. Mandel, Cathy M. Stutin, Shanon R. Stevenson, Laurel K. Cornell, Raymond C. Haley III, Emily N. Litzinger, Todd B. Logsdon, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Megan Reese USellis, Michelle I. Anderson, Edward F. Harold, Timothy H. Scott, David W. Erb, Daniel E. Farrington, Joseph W. Ambash, William E. Altman, Gregory V. Murray, Steven R. Cupp, Gregory D. Ballew, J. Randall Coffey, James R. Holland II, Brian J. Finucane, David B. Dornak, Scott M. Mahoney, Mark J. Ricciardi, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Marra, Richard A. Millisor, Clarence M. Belnavis, Todd A. Lyon, Nan Sato, Christopher P. Stief, William D. Wright, Michael D. Carrouth, C. F. W. Manning II, Stephen C. Mitchell, J. Hagood Tighe, David S. Jones, Jeff Weintraub, Arthur V. Lambert, Stephen J. Roppolo, Teresa Valderrama, Theresa M. Connolly, Davis C. Bae, Ralph Hua, Radhika Mehta, Suzanne Kelly Michael, Barbara Jean DAquila Read more Event10/28/222022 Midwest Labor & Employment Seminar James R. Holland II, Melody L. Rayl, Laura Bailey Brown, Samantha J. Monsees, Lauren M. Sobaski Read more News02/24/22 Regional Managing Partner in Kansas City Discusses Ins and Outs of Premium Pay on Good Life U Podcast James R. Holland IIRead more News08/20/20 Fisher Phillips Attorneys Receive Top Honors in Best Lawyers in America Michael V. Abcarian, Stephanie R. Alexander, William E. Altman, Christopher Alvarez, Joseph W. Ambash, Craig R. Annunziata, Davis C. Bae, Gregory D. Ballew, Kelsey E. Schiappacasse, Cheryl L. Behymer, Clarence M. Belnavis, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, D. Albert Brannen, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Jocelyn Campanaro, Christopher J. Capone, Michael D. Carrouth, Charles S. Caulkins, Lyle M. Chan, J. Randall Coffey, Theresa M. Connolly, Laurel K. Cornell, Steven R. Cupp, Kevin J. Dalton, J. Micah Dickie, Burton F. Dodd, David B. Dornak, Benjamin Dudek, Todd Alan Ewan, Daniel E. Farrington, Brian J. Finucane, Todd A. Fredrickson, Andrew Froman, Joseph W. Gagnon, Brian J. Gershengorn, Lauren G. Goetzl, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Greco, Paul Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Greg Grisham, Lori A. Guner, Raymond C. Haley III, Edward F. Harold, Jon Vieve D. Hill, Christopher C. Hoffman, James R. Holland II, Christine E. Howard, Clyde H. Jacob III, David S. Jones, Matthew R. Korn, Danielle Krauthamer Zobel, Edwina C. Kye, Arthur V. Lambert, Terry E. Lardakis, Aymara Ledezma, Courtney Leyes, Karl R. Lindegren, Steven M. Loewengart, Reyburn W. Lominack III, Nathan K. Low, Darin L. Mackender, Scott M. Mahoney, Jeffrey E. Mandel, C. F. W. Manning II, Howard A. Mavity, James J. McDonald Jr., Phillips L. McWilliams, Richard A. Millisor, Stephen C. Mitchell, Danielle Hultenius Moore, R. Henry Moore, Timothy J. Murphy, Gregory V. Murray, Warren L. Nelson, Steven M. Nobil, Daniel P. OBrien, James Patrick, Jonathan P. Pearson, Regina A. Petty, Ann Margaret Pointer, James C. Polkinghorn, John M. Polson, Keith M. Pyburn Jr., Roger K. Quillen, Melody L. Rayl, Thomas Paul Rebel, Mark J. Ricciardi, Ashton M. Riley, Stephen J. Roppolo, Susan M. Schaecher, Cheryl L. Schreck, David E. Schreiner, Stephen Scott, Timothy H. Scott, Joseph P. Shelton, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Jeffrey D. Smith, John W. Stapleton, Shanon R. Stevenson, Terri R. Stewart, Christopher P. Stief, Cathy M. Stutin, Douglas R. Sullenberger, James Sullivan, Martin F. Thompson, Megan Reese USellis, Pavneet Singh Uppal, Teresa Valderrama, Joshua H. Viau, Timothy J. Weatherholt, Jeff Weintraub, Alexander A. Wheatley, Benton N. Wood, Robert Yonowitz, George D. Adams, Richard R. Meneghello, Hannah Sweiss, Robert M. Robenalt, Todd A. Lyon, Todd B. Logsdon, J. Hagood Tighe, Danielle S. Urban, Sheila M. Abron, Kristin R. B. White, Michelle I. Anderson Read more News08/15/19 Best Lawyers in America Honors 96 Fisher Phillips Attorneys in 2020 Edition Michael V. Abcarian, George D. Adams, Joseph W. Ambash, Craig R. Annunziata, Cheryl L. Behymer, Clarence M. Belnavis, Steven M. Bernstein, Suzanne K. Bogdan, D. Albert Brannen, Kathleen McLeod Caminiti, Christopher J. Capone, Michael D. Carrouth, Charles S. Caulkins, J. Randall Coffey, Laurel K. Cornell, Steven R. Cupp, Kevin J. Dalton, Burton F. Dodd, Todd Alan Ewan, Daniel E. Farrington, Brian J. Finucane, Todd A. Fredrickson, Andrew Froman, Brian J. Gershengorn, Rosemary S. Gousman, Michael R. Greco, Paul Greco, Rick Grimaldi, Greg Grisham, Raymond C. Haley III, Edward F. Harold, Christopher C. Hoffman, James R. Holland II, Christine E. Howard, Clyde H. Jacob III, David S. Jones, Terry E. Lardakis, Karl R. Lindegren, Steven M. Loewengart, Todd B. Logsdon, Darin L. Mackender, Scott M. Mahoney, Jeffrey E. Mandel, C. F. W. Manning II, Howard A. Mavity, James J. McDonald Jr., Richard R. Meneghello, Richard A. Millisor, Stephen C. Mitchell, Danielle Hultenius Moore, Timothy J. Murphy, Warren L. Nelson, Steven M. Nobil, Daniel P. OBrien, Jonathan P. Pearson, Ann Margaret Pointer, James C. Polkinghorn, John M. Polson, Keith M. Pyburn Jr., Roger K. Quillen, Thomas Paul Rebel, Mark J. Ricciardi, Robert M. Robenalt, Stephen J. Roppolo, Susan M. Schaecher, David E. Schreiner, Timothy H. Scott, Joseph P. Shelton, Craig P. Siegenthaler, Jeffrey D. Smith, Shanon R. Stevenson, Terri R. Stewart, Christopher P. Stief, Cathy M. Stutin, Douglas R. Sullenberger, James Sullivan, Martin F. Thompson, J. Hagood Tighe, Pavneet Singh Uppal, Danielle S. Urban, Teresa Valderrama, Joshua H. Viau, Timothy J. Weatherholt, Jeff Weintraub, Benton N. Wood, Robert Yonowitz Read more View All