Atty. James Scott Wertheim

Atty. James Scott Wertheim

James Scott Wertheim is a lawyer practicing class action defense, commercial litigation, insurance law and 11 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Beachwood Beachwood 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About James Scott Wertheim at a glance

James Scott Wertheim is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and foreclosure attorney based in Beachwood, Ohio. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oh (1985). Educated at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •Ohio State Bar Association. Serands clients in Beachwood, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Scott Wertheim is a lawyer practicing class action defense, commercial litigation, insurance law and 11 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • James practices in Beachwood, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Wertheim's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

James Scott Wertheim is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Ohio →

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 Scott Wertheim 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 Scott Wertheim is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Class Action

James Scott Wertheim is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Ohio →

Foreclosure Defense

James Scott Wertheim is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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 Beachwood 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 Scott Wertheim

Where is James Scott Wertheim's law office located?
James Scott Wertheim's law practice is located in Beachwood, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Wertheim handle?
James Scott Wertheim focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Scott Wertheim practiced law?
James Scott Wertheim has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did James Scott Wertheim go to law school?
James Scott Wertheim earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1982).
How can I contact James Scott Wertheim for a consultation?
You can contact James Scott Wertheim 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 Scott Wertheim received?
James Scott Wertheim's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
- 1985
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oh
Admitted: 1985

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