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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1997 | 05/04/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Volunteer Lawyer | The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Smith, Illner and Gemelas Co. LPA | 2011 - Present |
Attorney | Rothgery and Associates | 2007 - 2011 |
Magistrate | Lorain County Domestic Relations Court | 2000 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Legal Aid Society of Cleveland | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Ohio State University, Columbus | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
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Anthony Pecora, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 28, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jim is an exceptional and pragmatic attorney. Very prepared for battle but pursues global peace when it serves the interest of justice.
Matthew Mishak, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 8, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Gemelas on many cases as a prosecutor. He always worked hard for his clients and us an exceptional attorney.
Anthony Pecora, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 28, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Jim is an exceptional and pragmatic attorney. Very prepared for battle but pursues global peace when it serves the interest of justice.
Matthew Mishak, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 8, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Attorney Gemelas on many cases as a prosecutor. He always worked hard for his clients and us an exceptional attorney.
Peter Kirner, Family Attorney on Apr 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is a good guy. He is easy to work with as opposing counsel. My perspective is that he works to settle cases in a reasonable and appreciate manner. I still like him even though he picked another GAL in a case, other than me.
Frank Piscitelli, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 11, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've known Jim for nearly 20 years and have worked with him on more than a dozen cases. He is an excellent lawyer that fights hard for his clients.
Brian Reddy, Personal injury Attorney on May 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim was very responsive, helpful and professional in a matter I consulted him on. I am happy to endorse him.
Erin Armstrong, Family Attorney on Nov 14, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a great lawyer. He is straightforward and reasonable.
Rula Raphael, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is great attorney with many years of experience. He is professional and works hard for his clients! I strongly endorse this lawyer.
William Balena, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jim is a divorce lawyer in Elyria, Ohio. He is in a firm with other divorce attorneys. He is the lawyer to whom I refer my clients who need to file divorce. If he's good enough for me, why not you?
Paul Daiker, Family Attorney on Apr 20, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is a very good, fair, reasonable and knowledgeable lawyer.