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James William Kelleher
also known as James W. Kelleher
About James
Biography
My life's legal work has involved the representation of injured persons and the families of deceased vicitms in cases involving negligence and defective products. I thoroughly investigate all cases and pursue them with determination and perseverance through all stages of the litigation process.
I represented, pro bono, the family of a victim of the 9/11 tragedy.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Defective and Dangerous Products
25%
46 years | 100 cases
Personal Injury
25%
46 years | 5,000 cases
Wrongful Death
25%
46 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Ohio for 46 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 18 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling
40 N. Main Street, 2700 Stratacache Tower, Dayton, OH, 45423
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Posted by Brian | August 31, 2011 | Insurance
Personal Injury Case for my brother
Mr. Kelleher was hired to address subrogation issues relating to my brother's personal injury (closed head injury) from a car accident. Due to the severity of the injuries, there was no question from the auto insurance companies that this case was due the full limits of the policies. Upon reviewing...
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"Jim is a highly respected attorney from advocates on both sides of the fence, as well as the bench. His work ethic is beyond reproach."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Jim as well as served on several Committees with him. His abilities and ethics are top notch. That is perhaps part of the reason that our Dayton Law School is fortunate to have Jim as a part-time instructer!"
"I have known Jim, and known of his reputation for excellence, for about thirty years. Both he and his firm are known to be highly skilled and extremely knowledgeable in many legal areas, but especially personal injury cases. I highly recommend him to you."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Personal Injury, Ohio Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Foundation Fellow, Dayton Bar Association
2010
Personal Injury, Ohio Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Distinguished Alumni, University of Dayton School of Law Alumni Assn.
2009
Personal Injury, Ohio Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Personal Injury, Ohio Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1995
AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Shareholder and Executive Vice President, Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling Co. L.P.A.
1987 - Present
Adjunct Professor Civil Trial Practice, Products Liability, University of Dayton School of Law
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Pickrel, Schaeffer & Ebeling
2008 - 2010
Regional Litigation Counsel for 2008 & 2010 Elections, Ohio Democratic Party
1981 - 1991
Personal injury and product liability attorney, E.S. Gallon and Associates
1972 - 1994
LTC (retired), United States Army
Associations
1990 - Present
Dayton Bar Assn. Carl Kessler Inn of CourtBoard of Trustees
1988 - Present
Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Assn.Board of Trustees
1981 - Present
Ohio Association for JusticeMember
1980 - Present
Dayton Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2014
Artemis Center for the Prevention of Domestic ViolenceBoard of Trustees
2003 - 2012
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High SchoolBoard of Trustees
1990 - 2014
Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers ProjectBoard of Trustees
Sample of Legal Cases
Dale Meier, Admn. of Estates Craig & Doug Meier v. Village of Versailles Municipal Electric, Darke County CPC Case #08 CV 64975
Won a substantial settlement for the Estates of the deceased.
Gregory Porter v. Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc., Montgomery County CPC # 2005 CV 02994
Won a substantial settlement for the estates.
Harvey Lehrner, Executor of Estate of Leon Lehrner v. SAFECO Ins. Co., Second Appellate District #21324, CPC # 00 CV 1515
Won a substantial verdict for the estate.
Elizabeth Vacchiano v. Joshua Spence, Montgomery County CPC # 99-4870
Won a substantial verdict for the severely injured plaintiff at trial.
Continental Ins. Co. v. Whittington (1994), 71 Ohio St.3d 150
Won substantial verdict in the trial court which was upheld by The Ohio Supreme Court.
Education
1979
University of Dayton School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
University of Dayton
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English