Atty. James A. Lowe
James is a nationally recognized trial lawyer in products liability, automobile product safety, and other complex cases. He is the author of multiple texts and treatises and frequent national and international lecturer on products liability and motor vehicle defect cases.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH
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About James A. Lowe at a Glance
James A. Lowe is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Lowe Trial Lawyers. Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1972) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James A. Lowe
- James is a nationally recognized trial lawyer in products liability, automobile product safety, and other complex cases
- He is the author of multiple texts and treatises and frequent national and international lecturer on products liability and motor vehicle defect cases
- He has successfully tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country, resulting in numerous million-dollar verdicts and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients
- Most recently, along with his partner Dennis Mulvihill and David White of West Palm Beach, FL, James won a verdict against Ford Motor Company in the amount of $10,375,000 on behalf of a woman who had been rendered quadriplegic following the collapse of her seat when her Ford Explorer was struck from behind and she was thrown out of her seatbelt and into the back seat
- James has been honored by being listed, Best Lawyers in America - every edition since 1993, and has been honored as a Fellow of both the International Society of Barristers and the American College of Trial Lawyers
- He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Master Bencher Emeritus, American Inns of Court, President's Club, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Board Certified - Civil Trial Advocacy - National Board of Trial Advocacy
- He was Past President, Cleveland Academy of Trial Attorneys and Past Chair, ATLA Products Liability Section
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James A. Lowe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Lowe handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Personal Injury in Cleveland
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.
James A. Lowe is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
Product Liability in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Cleveland Choose James A. Lowe
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James A. Lowe's practice in the field of personal injury and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and product liability, James A. Lowe can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means James A. Lowe attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James A. Lowe Handles in Cleveland
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