Atty. James D. "Jim" Abrams

Atty. James D. "Jim" Abrams

James D. "Jim" Abrams is a Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation attorney in Columbus, OH. Read James D. "Jim" Abrams's profile to learn more about them and discover their Best Lawyers rankings.

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Profile Summary

About James D. "Jim" Abrams at a glance

James D. "Jim" Abrams is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Taft. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2003) and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 2003) and San Francisco State University (BA, 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Practice Areas Explained

James D. "Jim" Abrams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James D. "Jim" Abrams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

James D. "Jim" Abrams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James D. "Jim" Abrams is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Columbus 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 D. "Jim" Abrams

Where is James D. "Jim" Abrams's law office located?
James D. "Jim" Abrams's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James D. "Jim" Abrams handle?
James D. "Jim" Abrams focuses on business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James D. "Jim" Abrams practiced law?
James D. "Jim" Abrams has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did James D. "Jim" Abrams go to law school?
James D. "Jim" Abrams earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (BA, 1967).
How can I contact James D. "Jim" Abrams for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James D. "Jim" Abrams received?
James D. "Jim" Abrams's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19.

Education

J.D.
Capital University
- 2003
BA
San Francisco State University
- 1967

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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