Atty. James Davis Shelby
James Davis Shelby is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, probate law, domestic relations law and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Hiram College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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James Davis Shelby is a trusts, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), U.s. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1980). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1973) and Hiram College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Shaker Heights, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Davis Shelby is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, probate law, domestic relations law and 9 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Hiram College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
- James practices in Shaker Heights, OH
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James Davis Shelby is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
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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 Davis Shelby is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
James Davis Shelby is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Ohio →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James Davis Shelby is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Ohio →
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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 Shaker Heights 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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