Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
James N. "Jim" Kline
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
With over 30 years of experience, Jim litigates negligence, product liability, toxic tort, employer intentional tort, insurance, commercial, and construction related claims in federal and state trial courts, as well as state appellate court. His liability defense concentration includes personal injury, property damage, construction defects, product liability, and general litigation. Jim has achieved the highest ranking, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been listed as an Ohio Super Lawyer. Jim’s clients range from insurers, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors,retailers, restaurants, premises owners, non-profits, and municipalities.
Overview
- English
- The Ohio State University, Juris Doctor, graduated 1984
- University of Michigan, A.B. in Economics and Honors in English, graduated 1981
- Ohio, 1984
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- English
- Ohio, 1984
- The Ohio State University, Juris Doctor, graduated 1984
- University of Michigan, A.B. in Economics and Honors in English, graduated 1981
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Awards:
- AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2024
- Best Lawyers in America, 2024
News & Media
Additional Information
- Areas of Practice
Toxic Tort
- Areas of Practice
Employment Law
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