Lawyer James D. Vail, graduated from
Kenyon College; Case Western Reserve University, B.A., 1975 Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1979, is now employed by Schneider, Smeltz, Ranney & LaFond P.L.L. at
1111 Superior Avenue, Suite 1000 Cleveland, OH 44114.
While being a member of Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; American Bar Association, James D. Vail is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James D. Vail as your lawyer, you should consider whether James D. Vail offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James D. Vail has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James D. Vail's office is located at Cleveland, OH, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
James D. Vail has been admitted in 1979, Ohio. His or her practice areas include .
James D. Vail's college and law school education includes Kenyon College; Case Western Reserve University, B.A., 1975, Case Western Reserve University, J.D., 1979. Other biographical background includes Jim Vail joined the firm in 1979 and has been a partner since 1986. He has served the firm as managing partner since 1996. Jim primarily counsels closely-held businesses, non-profit and health care organizations in all aspects of their operations.Jim argued a case before the United States Supreme Court where he obtained a unanimous favorable decision. Spectrum Sports, Inc. v McQuillan, 506 U.S. 447 (1992). Jim has appeared before courts at all levels in Ohio, as well as various federal district courts, and the Sixth and Ninth Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal.Jim currently serves on the board of directors of Family Connections and was previously board chair. Jim has served on several boards of directors including the Ingenuity Festival, Heights Parent Center, Cleveland Heights/University Heights Public Library, and Reaching Heights. Jim has lived in Cleveland Heights for more than 30 years and is active in several Cleveland Heights organizations.. You should contact other
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