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    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. James also leads the firm’s Mobility & Transportation industry team.

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    Education

    Law School

    Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, J.D., 1990, magna cum laude
    Executive Editor Northern Kentucky Law Review
    Tax Moot Court

    Undergraduate School

    The Ohio State University, B.S.B.A., 1985, cum laude

    Certifications

    Certified Public Accountant

    Bar Memberships

    James is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

    Ohio, 1990

    Recognition

    Local & National Recognition

    AV® Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

    The Best Lawyers in America®, 2014-2022

    Selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers®, 2011-2022 (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

    Professional Affiliations

    Professional Affiliations & Memberships

    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

    Firm Committees

    James serves or has served in the following leadership role(s) at Frost Brown Todd:

    Executive Committee, Member

    Contingent Fee Committee, Member

    Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Member

    Advancement Committee, former Member

    Compensation Committee, former Member

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