Atty. James Edward Roberts

Atty. James Edward Roberts

James Edward Roberts is a lawyer practicing corporate, dispute resolution, labor & employment and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Youngstown State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Edward Roberts at a glance

James Edward Roberts is a Member based in Youngstown, Ohio, practicing at Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge, L.P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Tax Court (1982). Educated at University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Youngstown State University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Youngstown, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Edward Roberts is a lawyer practicing corporate, dispute resolution, labor & employment and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Youngstown State University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge, L.P.A. in Youngstown, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Roberts's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Edward Roberts is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

James Edward Roberts is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

James Edward Roberts is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Youngstown 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 Edward Roberts

Where is James Edward Roberts's law office located?
James Edward Roberts's law practice is located in Youngstown, Ohio. The firm is Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge, L.P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Roberts handle?
James Edward Roberts focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Edward Roberts practiced law?
James Edward Roberts has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James Edward Roberts go to law school?
James Edward Roberts earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James Edward Roberts for a consultation?
You can contact James Edward Roberts 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 Edward Roberts received?
James Edward Roberts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Akron School of Law
- 1974
B.A.
Youngstown State University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1982

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