Atty. James Richard Small

Atty. James Richard Small

James Richard Small is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, product liability litigation. James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Mentor Mentor 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About James Richard Small at a glance

James Richard Small is a personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Mentor, Ohio. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2011) and Florida (2016). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2011) and Northwestern University (B.A., 2008). Serands clients in Mentor, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Richard Small is a lawyer practicing business & tort litigation, product liability litigation
  • James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • James practices in Mentor, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Richard Small's Areas of Practice

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Product Liability

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

Civil Litigation

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

James Richard Small 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 Mentor 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 Richard Small

Where is James Richard Small's law office located?
James Richard Small's law practice is located in Mentor, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Richard Small handle?
James Richard Small focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Richard Small practiced law?
James Richard Small has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did James Richard Small go to law school?
James Richard Small earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact James Richard Small for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 2011
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2011
Florida
Admitted: 2016

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