Atty. James Henry Prior

Atty. James Henry Prior

James Henry Prior is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, finance, financial institutions and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Columbus Columbus 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Henry Prior at a glance

James Henry Prior is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1985), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1994). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1985) and The Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Henry Prior is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, finance, financial institutions and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Henry Prior's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

James Henry Prior is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James Henry Prior is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Henry Prior is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Henry Prior

Where is James Henry Prior's law office located?
James Henry Prior'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 Henry Prior handle?
James Henry Prior focuses on formation, employment, business, tax, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Henry Prior practiced law?
James Henry Prior has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Henry Prior go to law school?
James Henry Prior earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact James Henry Prior for a consultation?
You can contact James Henry Prior 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 Henry Prior received?
James Henry Prior's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1985
B.A.
The Pennsylvania State University
- 1981

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1994

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