Overview

With over 40 years of high-level trial experience, Jim is a leading trial attorney who has been involved in hundreds of cases involving commercial litigation, health care, medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and product liability. Jim is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a Fellow in the Litigation Council of America Proven Trial Lawyers™.

In commercial litigation cases, Jim represents health care providers and hospitals in contract disputes and enforcement of non-compete agreements; contractual disputes regarding supply contracts and purchase agreements; and owners, contractors and architects in defective construction and warranty claims.

Highly skilled in defending malpractice cases, Jim serves as a trusted counselor for physicians and hospitals in handling medical malpractice cases with catastrophic loss in the most complex medical specialties. In Ohio and Michigan, Jim represents attorneys facing legal malpractice charges related to litigation, domestic relations, estate planning and employment.

Jim has extensive experience in credentialing and licensure for state-regulated professionals including suspension and termination of privileges for medical staff or health care personnel.

Education

  • University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1978
  • University of Toledo, B.A., 1975

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio, 1978
  • Michigan, 1992
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 1978
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Professional Associations

  • Ohio State Bar Association
  • Toledo Bar Association
  • Defense Research Institute

Accomplishments

  • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
  • Litigation Council of America, Fellow
  • Super Lawyers ((2007-2009) (2012-2022))
  • Who's Who in Toledo Area Law - Healthcare, Professional Liability and Commercial Litigation, Toledo Business Journal (2009 - 2020)
  • Toledo Bar Association Community Service Award 2015

Community Involvement

  • Erie Shores Boy Scouts Council - Executive Board
  • 2015 Community Service Award by the Toledo Bar Association
  • Legatus - Member
  • Mercy St. Vincent Foundation - Board Member
  • Mom's House - Past President and Former Board Member

Latest News

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