Atty. James Ralph Adams

Atty. James Ralph Adams

James Ralph Adams is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, class actions, securities and rico matters and 7 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Denison University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 63 yrs experience 63 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ralph Adams at a glance

James Ralph Adams is a Counsel based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Frost Brown Todd LLC. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on business, class action, federal crimes, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1963). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1963) and Denison University (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Ralph Adams is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, class actions, securities and rico matters and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Denison University in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • James practices at Frost Brown Todd LLC in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Ralph Adams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Ralph Adams 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.

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Class Action

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Federal Crimes

James Ralph Adams is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

James Ralph Adams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Cincinnati 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 Ralph Adams

Where is James Ralph Adams's law office located?
James Ralph Adams's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Frost Brown Todd LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ralph Adams handle?
James Ralph Adams focuses on business, class action, federal crimes, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Ralph Adams practiced law?
James Ralph Adams has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did James Ralph Adams go to law school?
James Ralph Adams earned their education at (J.D., 1963); (A.B., 1960).
How can I contact James Ralph Adams for a consultation?
You can contact James Ralph Adams 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.
What awards or recognition has James Ralph Adams received?
James Ralph Adams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1963
A.B.
Denison University
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1963

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