Atty. James David Kurek

Atty. James David Kurek

James David Kurek is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, discrimination, employment defense and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Toledo, Toledo, OH in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

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About James David Kurek at a glance

James David Kurek is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation, civil rights, and health care. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court for the Southern Dist (1981) and Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (2013). Educated at University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI (J.D., 1981) and University of Toledo, Toledo, OH (B.B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Community Jim has served on a number of community non-profit boards, including Ardmore Inc, (providing residential care to persons with developmental disabilities), and Professional Activities Jim is a Bencher in the Scanlon Inn of Court in Akron, Ohio, part of the American Inns of Court and a member of the Akron, Ohio and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Kurek is a lawyer practicing labor and employment litigation, discrimination, employment defense and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Toledo, Toledo, OH in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James David Kurek's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

James David Kurek is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Health Care Law

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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 David Kurek

Where is James David Kurek's law office located?
James David Kurek's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Kurek handle?
James David Kurek focuses on discrimination, employment, litigation, civil rights, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James David Kurek practiced law?
James David Kurek has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James David Kurek go to law school?
James David Kurek earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.B.A., 1978).
How can I contact James David Kurek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James David Kurek received?
James David Kurek's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, MI
- 1981
B.B.A.
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. District Court for the Southern Dist
Admitted: 1981
Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2013

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