Atty. James Robert Saywell

Atty. James Robert Saywell

James Robert Saywell is a lawyer practicing issues & appeals. James received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 2011, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About James Robert Saywell at a glance

James Robert Saywell is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Jones Day. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (2014). Educated at University of Dayton (B.A., 2011) and The Ohio State University J.D. summa cum laude The Ohio State University J.D. 2014 Valedictorian The Ohio State University J.D. Order of the Coif The Ohio State University J.D. Chief Articles (—). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Robert Saywell is a lawyer practicing issues & appeals
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 2011, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • James practices at Jones Day in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Saywell's Areas of Practice

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

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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

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Where is James Robert Saywell's law office located?
James Robert Saywell's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Jones Day. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Saywell handle?
James Robert Saywell focuses on appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Robert Saywell practiced law?
James Robert Saywell has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did James Robert Saywell go to law school?
James Robert Saywell earned their education at (B.A., 2011); (—).
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Education

B.A.
University of Dayton
- 2011
The Ohio State University J.D. summa cum laude The Ohio State University J.D. 2014 Valedictorian The Ohio State University J.D. Order of the Coif The Ohio State University J.D. Chief Articles
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Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2014

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