Atty. David James Carney

Atty. David James Carney

David James Carney is a lawyer practicing environmental, government law, litigation and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Hiram College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About David James Carney at a glance

David James Carney is a litigation, education, environmental, and government attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1989) and Hiram College (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David James Carney is a lawyer practicing environmental, government law, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Hiram College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • David practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

David James Carney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David James Carney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David James Carney is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

David James Carney is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Ohio →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David James Carney is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David James Carney is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David James Carney

Where is David James Carney's law office located?
David James Carney's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David James Carney handle?
David James Carney focuses on litigation, education, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has David James Carney practiced law?
David James Carney has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did David James Carney go to law school?
David James Carney earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact David James Carney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1989
B.A.
Hiram College
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1989

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