Atty. James Stern Oliphant

Atty. James Stern Oliphant

James Stern Oliphant is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, commercial, litigation and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Columbus Columbus 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James Stern Oliphant at a glance

James Stern Oliphant is a Counsel based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on formation, business, product liability, tbi/sci, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1971). Educated at The Ohio State University (J.D., 1971) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus, Ohio State and American Bar Associations International Association of Defense Counsel Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel Defense Research Institute and Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Stern Oliphant is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, commercial, litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James practices at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James Stern Oliphant's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

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

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

James Stern Oliphant is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Columbus 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 Stern Oliphant

Where is James Stern Oliphant's law office located?
James Stern Oliphant's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stern Oliphant handle?
James Stern Oliphant focuses on formation, business, product liability, tbi/sci, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James Stern Oliphant practiced law?
James Stern Oliphant has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James Stern Oliphant go to law school?
James Stern Oliphant earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact James Stern Oliphant for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Stern Oliphant received?
James Stern Oliphant's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University
- 1971
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1971

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