Atty. Mr James Michael Ball

Atty. Mr James Michael Ball

Mr James Michael Ball is a lawyer practicing commercial, finance, consumer law and 15 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Columbus Columbus 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Mr James Michael Ball at a glance

Mr James Michael Ball is a business, real estate, m&a, securities, and litigation attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1974). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1974) and Miami University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Columbus (Member, Financial Institution Committee, 1983—), Ohio State (Member, Banking, Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Committee, 1985—) and American (Member, Corporate, Banking and Business Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr James Michael Ball is a lawyer practicing commercial, finance, consumer law and 15 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Mr James Michael Ball's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Mr James Michael Ball is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Mr James Michael Ball is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Mr James Michael Ball is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

Mr James Michael Ball is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Mr James Michael Ball 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 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 Mr James Michael Ball

Where is Mr James Michael Ball's law office located?
Mr James Michael Ball's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mr James Michael Ball handle?
Mr James Michael Ball focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Mr James Michael Ball practiced law?
Mr James Michael Ball has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Mr James Michael Ball go to law school?
Mr James Michael Ball earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Mr James Michael Ball for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mr James Michael Ball received?
Mr James Michael Ball's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Chicago
- 1974
B.A.
Miami University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1974

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