Atty. James Allen Desmith

Atty. James Allen Desmith

James Allen Desmith is a lawyer practicing construction law, insurance law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a Bachelors Economics degree from Miami University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Canton Canton 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About James Allen Desmith at a glance

James Allen Desmith is a personal injury, construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Canton, Ohio. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008) and Stark County (2008). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (JD, 2008) and Miami University (Bachelors Economics, 2005). Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Allen Desmith is a lawyer practicing construction law, insurance law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a Bachelors Economics degree from Miami University in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • James practices in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Allen Desmith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Allen Desmith 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.

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Construction Law

James Allen Desmith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

James Allen Desmith 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.

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Allen Desmith is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Canton 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 James Allen Desmith

Where is James Allen Desmith's law office located?
James Allen Desmith's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Allen Desmith handle?
James Allen Desmith focuses on personal injury, construction, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Allen Desmith practiced law?
James Allen Desmith has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did James Allen Desmith go to law school?
James Allen Desmith earned their education at (JD, 2008); (Bachelors Economics, 2005).
How can I contact James Allen Desmith for a consultation?
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Education

JD
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 2008
Bachelors Economics
Miami University
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2008
Stark County
Admitted: 2008

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