Atty. James Lawrence Deese

Atty. James Lawrence Deese

James Lawrence Deese is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance law, litigation and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Lawrence Deese at a glance

James Lawrence Deese is a Member based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at James L. Deese. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1980), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1980) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Lawrence Deese is a lawyer practicing general practice, insurance law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • James practices at James L. Deese in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Lawrence Deese's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Lawrence Deese 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.

James Lawrence Deese is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Lawrence Deese is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Ohio →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Lawrence Deese is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Lawrence Deese

Where is James Lawrence Deese's law office located?
James Lawrence Deese's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is James L. Deese. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Lawrence Deese handle?
James Lawrence Deese focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Lawrence Deese practiced law?
James Lawrence Deese has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did James Lawrence Deese go to law school?
James Lawrence Deese earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Lawrence Deese for a consultation?
You can contact James Lawrence Deese 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 Lawrence Deese received?
James Lawrence Deese's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1999

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