Atty. James Merrill Stone

Atty. James Merrill Stone

James Merrill Stone is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, international employment, labor relations and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Merrill Stone at a glance

James Merrill Stone is an Office Managing Principal based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), Ohio - N.D. Ohio (1987), Michigan (2004), and Indiana - N.D. Ind (2005). Educated at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law J.D. 1986 Research Editor Cleveland-Marshall College of Law J.D. Cleveland State Law Review (—) and Ohio State University B.A. 1976 National Merit Scholar (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •American Bar Association •Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association •Columbus Bar Association •Cleveland Employment American Inns of Court •Ohio Management Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Merrill Stone is a lawyer practicing general employment litigation, international employment, labor relations and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Merrill Stone's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

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

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

Health Care Law

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James Merrill Stone is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Ohio →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Merrill Stone

Where is James Merrill Stone's law office located?
James Merrill Stone's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Merrill Stone handle?
James Merrill Stone focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Merrill Stone practiced law?
James Merrill Stone has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James Merrill Stone go to law school?
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How can I contact James Merrill Stone for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Merrill Stone received?
James Merrill Stone's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law J.D. 1986 Research Editor Cleveland-Marshall College of Law J.D. Cleveland State Law Review
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Ohio State University B.A. 1976 National Merit Scholar
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
Ohio - N.D. Ohio
Admitted: 1987
Michigan
Admitted: 2004
Indiana - N.D. Ind
Admitted: 2005
Ohio - S.D. Ohio
Admitted: 2006
Michigan - E.D. Mich
Admitted: 2007
Michigan - W.D. Mich
Admitted: 2020

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