Atty. James Michael Popson

Atty. James Michael Popson

James Michael Popson is a lawyer practicing automotive products liability, trucking law, transportation and 9 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Stephen F.

Cleveland Cleveland 26 yrs experience 26 year
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James Michael Popson is a Shareholder based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Sutter O'Connell Co.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District (2000) and West Virginia (2001). Educated at The University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 2000) and Stephen F. Austin State University (B.S. Stephen, 1988). Active member of Ohio State Bar Association, West Virginia Bar Associations, Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Michael Popson is a lawyer practicing automotive products liability, trucking law, transportation and 9 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1988, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices at Sutter O'Connell Co. in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Michael Popson's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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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 Michael Popson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

James Michael Popson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Ohio →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

James Michael Popson is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci 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 Michael Popson

Where is James Michael Popson's law office located?
James Michael Popson's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Sutter O'Connell Co.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Michael Popson handle?
James Michael Popson focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Michael Popson practiced law?
James Michael Popson has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Michael Popson go to law school?
James Michael Popson earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S. Stephen, 1988).
How can I contact James Michael Popson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The University of Akron School of Law
- 2000
B.S. Stephen
Stephen F. Austin State University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. District Court, Northern District
Admitted: 2000
West Virginia
Admitted: 2001

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