Atty. James William Kelleher

Atty. James William Kelleher

James William Kelleher is a lawyer practicing plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, defective product liability and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years.

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Profile Summary

About James William Kelleher at a glance

James William Kelleher is a Shareholder based in Dayton, Ohio, practicing at Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1979), and Indiana (2008). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1979) and University of Dayton (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dayton Bar Association Diversity Issues Committee, former Chair Dayton Bar Assocation Certified Grievance Committee, Past Chair Dayton Bar Association Carl D and Kessler Inn of Court, Past President & Executive Committee Ohio State Bar Association Ohio State Bar Association Pro Bono Statewide Task Force member. Serands clients in Dayton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James William Kelleher is a lawyer practicing plaintiff personal injury, wrongful death, defective product liability and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Dayton in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling in Dayton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

James William Kelleher's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

James William Kelleher is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 William Kelleher is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Product Liability

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

Appellate Practice

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

James William Kelleher is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Dayton 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 William Kelleher

Where is James William Kelleher's law office located?
James William Kelleher's law practice is located in Dayton, Ohio. The firm is Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James William Kelleher handle?
James William Kelleher focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James William Kelleher practiced law?
James William Kelleher has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James William Kelleher go to law school?
James William Kelleher earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact James William Kelleher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James William Kelleher received?
James William Kelleher's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1979
B.A.
University of Dayton
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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