Atty. Douglas James May

Atty. Douglas James May

Douglas James May is a lawyer practicing personal injury, nursing home litigation, products liability and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas James May at a glance

Douglas James May is a Sr. Staff Coun. based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, estate litigation, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989), Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1994), and Indiana (2007). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 1989) and Ohio State University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cincinnati, Ohio State and Kentucky Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas James May is a lawyer practicing personal injury, nursing home litigation, products liability and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Douglas practices in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas James May's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Douglas James May is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Douglas James May is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Douglas James May is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

Douglas James May is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas James May is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Cincinnati 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 Douglas James May

Where is Douglas James May's law office located?
Douglas James May's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas James May handle?
Douglas James May focuses on personal injury, real estate, estate litigation, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Douglas James May practiced law?
Douglas James May has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Douglas James May go to law school?
Douglas James May earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Douglas James May for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas James May directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas James May received?
Douglas James May's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 1989
B.A.
Ohio State University
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1989
Kentucky U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1994
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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