James Scott Wertheim

James Scott Wertheim

also known as LawHQ

4.9
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 40 years

Class action Lawyer Practice Areas: Class Action

About James

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Class Action 100%

Telephone harassment cases

20 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 40 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1985

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James Scott Wertheim's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robert Perry | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Every satisfied individual

This was my first time ever having to seek legal advise or use a lawyer so I don’t know what to expect but was thinking OMG this is going to take forever and I’m just going to end up with day and days of headache. This was not the case though James was very prompt in responding to my question and upd...ating me on the stays of my case. Things ended up in my favor and I'm just so glad. This hole proses was quick and painless. I’m glad my friend referred me to James Wertheim as I am more than willing to do my self if anyone aske me if I know a really good lawyer

Posted by anonymous | June 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

Amazing attorney

Attorney Wertheim helped me settle a debt. He answered my phone call immediately. He had the case dismissed and helped me settle the debt afterwards. I felt like he fought on my behalf and negotiated to a very reasonable amount. I was out of state and I truly felt that he had my back and advocated fo...r me. I would highly recommend him!!

Posted by Alicia | February 22, 2020

Very kind and helpful.

He contacted me by message soon after I reached out to him and invited us to call him for a consultation. When I spoke to him on the phone, he gave me the very best advice and direction that he could possibly give without actually being hired and he offered to help for a reasonable fee. I am so thank...ful for his patience and the sharing of his knowledge....he gave me some peace of mind in a scary situation. He gives attorneys a very good name!

Posted by James | December 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Amazing Attorney Amazing Results!!!

After multiple attorneys told me I had no case or it would be foolish to go after the creditor who violated my rights I contacted Mr Wertheim about the FCRA and Ohio Consumer rights matter concerning an Auto Repossession I had. He explained everything to me and my options. He took my case and worked ...extremely hard for me against these Giants. We were able to settle my case with highly favorable results! I'm extremely grateful for the work he performed and the results he was able to get when others told me I had no chance! Thanks James

Posted by john hrenko | April 27, 2019

great lawyer

He`s a real good lawyer and a genuine person He gave me the best advice I trust him and any law business i will consult him he is also very reasonable to retain.

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James Scott Wertheim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sarah Kovoor

Litigation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this highly qualified lawyer."

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David Pomerantz

Consumer protection lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Rutter

Consumer protection lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have been cheated by a car dealer, bank, builder, or retailer, Jim is the guy to talk to. He knows this area as well as anyone around."

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Bryan Reo

Consumer protection lawyer

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Robert Rutter

Insurance lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, James S Wertheim LLC

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Cleveland Bar Association

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Keating v Nelnet

Successfully represented client

Jenkins v Hyundai

Successfully represented client in class action

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Education

1985

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

17th National Conference on Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation

Consumer Class Actions

2015

14th National Forum on Residential Mortgage Litigation & Regulatory Enforcement East

Mortgage Issues and Class Actions

2014

Consumer Finance Seminar

Class Action Litigation and Arbitration

2013

Consumer Finance Class Actions & Litigation

Debt Collection and Credit Reporting Litigation and Enforcement Actions:

Publications

2017

Consumer Credit:Laws, Transactions and Forms Electronic Fund Transfer Act

1989

Insuring Real Property Chapter 20: Investigating The Insurance Claim

Languages

English

Activity

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