James Condry grew up in Branson, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia with degrees in History (1974), Master of Arts in Political Science (1979) and a juris doctor degree (1979). He has practiced law in Springfield since August 1979.

His entire legal career has revolved around civil litigation other than domestic relations. His civil practice has included representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases and also defending individuals on behalf of insurance companies. Since 1990, Jim has been actively involved as a mediator and arbitrator of civil disputes, primarily focusing on disputes involving tort, business and employment litigation. Since 1990, he has mediated over 2500 civil cases.

James Condry is married, has two children and enjoys trail rides, and floating and fishing the free flowing streams of southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas.