James J. Lanham
About James J. Lanham
James J. Lanham is a lawyer based in Wooster, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2022. James J. Lanham is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Wooster, Ohio
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston LTD
Education: The University of Akron, J.D., graduated 1984
Location: Wooster, OH
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