Atty. James M. Collin

Atty. James M. Collin

James M. Collin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, toxic torts, admiralty law and 1 other area of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 48 J. Erfahrung 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Collin at a glance

James M. Collin is a Counsel based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Thompson Hine LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1984), Massachusetts (1985), and U.S. Court of the Armed Forces (1985). Educated at American University (J.D., 1977) and Kent State University (B.A., 1974). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M. Collin is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, toxic torts, admiralty law and 1 other area of law
  • James M. received a B.A. degree from Kent State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James M. practices at Thompson Hine LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Collin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Collin 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James M. Collin is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 M. Collin

Where is James M. Collin's law office located?
James M. Collin's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Thompson Hine LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Collin handle?
James M. Collin focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James M. Collin practiced law?
James M. Collin has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James M. Collin go to law school?
James M. Collin earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact James M. Collin for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Collin 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.

Education

J.D.
American University
- 1977
B.A.
Kent State University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1984
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of the Armed Forces
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1989
Ohio
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2003

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