James D. "Jim" Curphey
About James D. Curphey
James D. Curphey is a lawyer based in Columbus, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. James D. Curphey is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Columbus, Ohio
- Advertising Law
- Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Patent
Current Firm: Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1983, The Ohio State University, graduated 1980, and Case Western Reserve University, graduated 1983
Location: Columbus, OH
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