Atty. James L. Waters
James L. Waters is a lawyer practicing europe, middle east and africa, business, capital commitment subscription financings and 13 other areas of law.
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James L. Waters is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, securities, creditor rights, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and Texas (2001). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1996) and Columbia University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James L. Waters is a lawyer practicing europe, middle east and africa, business, capital commitment subscription financings and 13 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1989, and has been licensed for 28 years
- James practices in Cleveland, OH
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James L. Waters's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Waters handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James L. Waters is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →
James L. Waters is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ohio →
James L. Waters is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James L. Waters is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
James L. Waters is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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 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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