Atty. James Andrew Sennett

Atty. James Andrew Sennett

James Andrew Sennett is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, employment law and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About James Andrew Sennett at a glance

James Andrew Sennett is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1981), U.S. Supreme Court (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1997). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1979) and Boston College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland, Akron and Ohio State Bar Associations Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys American Association for Justice Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Andrew Sennett is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, employment law and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1974, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Andrew Sennett's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Andrew Sennett 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.

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Andrew Sennett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James Andrew Sennett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

James Andrew Sennett 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 Andrew Sennett 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 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 James Andrew Sennett

Where is James Andrew Sennett's law office located?
James Andrew Sennett's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Andrew Sennett handle?
James Andrew Sennett focuses on personal injury, employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Andrew Sennett practiced law?
James Andrew Sennett has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Andrew Sennett go to law school?
James Andrew Sennett earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James Andrew Sennett for a consultation?
You can contact James Andrew Sennett 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 James Andrew Sennett received?
James Andrew Sennett's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1979
B.A.
Boston College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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