James practices extensively in the areas of financial restructuring, workers’ compensation, and corporate and business law. He is licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Ohio, as well as the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.
Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, J.D., 1990, magna cum laude
Executive Editor Northern Kentucky Law Review
Tax Moot Court
The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., 1985, cum laude
Certified Public Accountant
AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
The Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation, 2014-2025
Selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2011-2024 (Top 50 in Cincinnati, 2012)
Ohio State Pacesetters Award
Exxon Award for Superior Scholarship
Stephenson Award for Scholastic and Athletic Accomplishments
Ambrose Lindhorst Scholarship for the Study of Law
Cincinnati Bar Association, 1990
Ohio State Bar Association, 1990
Past President of the Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Alumni Board of Governors
Potter Stewart Inn of Court
Executive Committee, Member
Contingent Fee Committee, Member
Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Member
Legal Personnel Committee, Member
Associate Personnel Committee, Member
Advancement Committee, former Member
Compensation Committee, former Member
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