Atty. Wm. James Helsel

Atty. Wm. James Helsel

Wm. James Helsel is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, toxic torts, contracts and 1 other area of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Wm. James Helsel at a glance

Wm. James Helsel is a contracts, personal injury, and insurance attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1989) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1989). Educated at Cleveland State University (J.D., 1989) and Cleveland State University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

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  • James Helsel is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, toxic torts, contracts and 1 other area of law
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  • James received a B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
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  • James practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Wm. James Helsel's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Wm. James Helsel is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts 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.

Wm. James Helsel is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Wm. James Helsel is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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

Common questions about Wm. James Helsel

Where is Wm. James Helsel's law office located?
Wm. James Helsel's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wm. James Helsel handle?
Wm. James Helsel focuses on contracts, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Wm. James Helsel practiced law?
Wm. James Helsel has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Wm. James Helsel go to law school?
Wm. James Helsel earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Wm. James Helsel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cleveland State University
- 1989
B.A.
Cleveland State University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1989

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