Atty. James P. Oliver

Atty. James P. Oliver

James P. Oliver focuses his legal practice on corporate law matters.

Cleveland Cleveland 8 yrs experience 8 year
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About James P. Oliver at a glance

James P. Oliver is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2018). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D. Dean, 2018) and Hamilton College (B.A. Government, 2015). Active member of American Bar Association Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James P. Oliver focuses his legal practice on corporate law matters
  • As an attorney in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, James provides strategic advice to clients on a wide variety of matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, financings and more
  • James strives to understand the business goals and objectives of each client and approaches legal issues with these goals and objectives in mind
  • James received his juris doctor from Case Western Reserve School of Law where he was Publisher for the Case Western Reserve Law Review and a member of the Corporate Finance Law Alliance
  • He also served as an extern to the Honorable Donald C. Nugent of the U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
  • While attending Hamilton College, James spent one semester in Washington, D.C. interning at the Public Integrity Section of the United States Department of Justice, which oversees the prosecution of elected and appointed public officials at all levels of government
  • A native of Cleveland, Ohio, James attended St. Ignatius High School and continues to be an active alumnus
  • Professional History • Associate, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2018-present
  • Summer Associate, 2017 • Extern, Hon. Donald C. Nugent, U.S
  • District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, 2016 • Intern, U.S
  • Department of Justice, Public Integrity Section, 2013 Community Involvement Saint Ignatius Young Alumni Committee, Member Elyria Country Club, Member Memberships & Affiliations American Bar Association, Member, 2017 - present Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Member, 2019 - present Federal Bar Association, Member, 2017 - present

Practice Areas Explained

James P. Oliver's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James P. Oliver is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James P. Oliver is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 P. Oliver

Where is James P. Oliver's law office located?
James P. Oliver's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. Oliver handle?
James P. Oliver focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James P. Oliver practiced law?
James P. Oliver has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did James P. Oliver go to law school?
James P. Oliver earned their education at (J.D. Dean, 2018); (B.A. Government, 2015).
How can I contact James P. Oliver for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Dean
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 2018
B.A. Government
Hamilton College
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2018

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