Atty. James Ray Whitaker

Atty. James Ray Whitaker

James Ray Whitaker is a lawyer practicing insurance regulation, capital financing, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law. James received a B.B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About James Ray Whitaker at a glance

James Ray Whitaker is a Member based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1973), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1976). Educated at University of Arizona College of Law (J.D., 1973) and Ohio University (B.B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Ray Whitaker is a lawyer practicing insurance regulation, capital financing, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Ray Whitaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Ray Whitaker 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 Ray Whitaker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Ray Whitaker is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Ray Whitaker is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Ray Whitaker

Where is James Ray Whitaker's law office located?
James Ray Whitaker's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Ray Whitaker handle?
James Ray Whitaker focuses on business, m&a, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Ray Whitaker practiced law?
James Ray Whitaker has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Ray Whitaker go to law school?
James Ray Whitaker earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1968).
How can I contact James Ray Whitaker for a consultation?
You can contact James Ray Whitaker 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 Ray Whitaker received?
James Ray Whitaker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Arizona College of Law
- 1973
B.B.A.
Ohio University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1976

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