Atty. James Eldred Gentry
James Eldred Gentry is a lawyer practicing labor and employment. James received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years.
Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 48+ Years Experience
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About James Eldred Gentry at a Glance
James Eldred Gentry is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Gentry & Gentry Co., L.P.A.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1981). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1978) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A. West, 1972). Active member of Greater Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Eldred Gentry
- James Eldred Gentry is a lawyer practicing labor and employment
- James received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
- James practices at Gentry & Gentry Co., L.P.A. in Cleveland, OH
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James Eldred Gentry's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Eldred Gentry handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Employment Law in Cleveland
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
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 venue, 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.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose James Eldred Gentry
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James Eldred Gentry's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Eldred Gentry brings 48+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, James Eldred Gentry can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means James Eldred Gentry's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means James Eldred Gentry attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Eldred Gentry Handles in Cleveland
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