Atty. James Matthew Linehan

Atty. James Matthew Linehan

James Matthew Linehan is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil rights, general practice and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About James Matthew Linehan at a glance

James Matthew Linehan is an Attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Ulmer & Berne LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, class action, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2009) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2010). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D. Litigation, 2009) and University of Oklahoma (B.A. Psychology, 2005). Active member of Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Matthew Linehan is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, civil rights, general practice and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Oklahoma in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Matthew Linehan's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

James Matthew Linehan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Civil Rights

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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 Matthew Linehan

Where is James Matthew Linehan's law office located?
James Matthew Linehan's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Ulmer & Berne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Matthew Linehan handle?
James Matthew Linehan focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, class action, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Matthew Linehan practiced law?
James Matthew Linehan has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Matthew Linehan go to law school?
James Matthew Linehan earned their education at (J.D. Litigation, 2009); (B.A. Psychology, 2005).
How can I contact James Matthew Linehan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Litigation
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 2009
B.A. Psychology
University of Oklahoma
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2010

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