Atty. James Dodds Curphey

Atty. James Dodds Curphey

James Dodds Curphey is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, e-discovery, intellectual property litigation and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Columbus Columbus 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About James Dodds Curphey at a glance

James Dodds Curphey is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, ip, trade secrets, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1983). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1983) and The Ohio State University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus (Chair, Committee on Law Firm and Fee Disputes, 1994—), Ohio State, Federal (President, Columbus Chapter) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Dodds Curphey is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, e-discovery, intellectual property litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Dodds Curphey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Dodds Curphey 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James Dodds Curphey is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Trade Secrets

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Product Liability

James Dodds Curphey is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Dodds Curphey

Where is James Dodds Curphey's law office located?
James Dodds Curphey's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Dodds Curphey handle?
James Dodds Curphey focuses on personal injury, business, ip, trade secrets, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Dodds Curphey practiced law?
James Dodds Curphey has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James Dodds Curphey go to law school?
James Dodds Curphey earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact James Dodds Curphey for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Dodds Curphey received?
James Dodds Curphey's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1983
B.S.
The Ohio State University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1983

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