James R. "Jim" Wooley
About James R. Wooley
James R. Wooley is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. James R. Wooley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Arbitration
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Mediation
Current Firm: Hilow & Spellacy Co., LPA
Education: Case Western Reserve University, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Cleveland, OH
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