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James Scott Wertheim
also known as LawHQ
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Practice Area
Class Action
100%
20 years
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Licensed in Ohio for 40 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1985
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James Scott Wertheim's Reviews
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Posted by Bri | August 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
Fantastic!
I hired Jim to help get me out of a sticky situation with J.D. Byrider regarding my title. He was fantastic and helped resolve my situation in less than a week! Would recommend him to anyone looking for help get out of any consumer situation! Thank you Jim!!
Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Knows his business!!
Mr. Wertheim took the time to explain my options and was extremely knowledgeable about my type of case. I look forward to having him resolve my issues quickly and efficiently. Would definitely recommend him to anyone!
Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2018
Great Lawyer
I contacted James to consult for a legal matter and was very impressed with him. He listened to our case closely and payed attention to details. James kept me up to date and handled the case professionally and thoroughly. He was very helpful with explaining the process and walking us through the docu...
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection
THE GREATEST LAWYER!
Mr. Wertheim is definitely a blessing from God! I purchased a car from a dealership that did me WRONG,the dealership said I could not get my money back but God always have the final say,God blessed me with a very EXCELLENT ATTORNEY,not only did Mr. Wertheim get me out of this terrible deal but it too...
Posted by Ruthie | April 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Very Honest
Jim is a attorney that when you need answers he gets them for you and not a month later, he is "Johnny on the Spot". He explains things in plain English so you can understand what and how he is going to accomplish a great job! Jim kept me informed on a regular basis. I was very impressed on how li...
James Scott Wertheim's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this highly qualified lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
Bryan Reo
Consumer protection lawyer
Robert Rutter
Insurance lawyer
Experience
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
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
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue a car dealership for negligence?
16 Jun 2021
Q&A
What should I do when I receive a summons on a Friday and it says 3 days to answer? Sat and Sunday closed.
05 Jun 2021
Q&A
Used car Dealership lied about vehicle title, and sold us bad vehicle.
02 Jun 2021