Atty. James Lee Defeo
James Lee Defeo is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability law, personal injury. James received a B.S. degree from University of Dayton, and has been licensed for 21 years.
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James Lee Defeo is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Thompson Hine LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2005) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2006). Educated at University of Dayton B.S. with honors University of Dayton B.S. 1990 National Merit Scholar University of Dayton B.S. President's Scholarship University of Dayton B.S. University of Akron Sch (—). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Lee Defeo is a lawyer practicing litigation, product liability law, personal injury
- James received a B.S. degree from University of Dayton, and has been licensed for 21 years
- James practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Cleveland, OH
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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 Lee Defeo is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →
James Lee Defeo is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James Lee Defeo is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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