Timothy James | Toledo Insurance Lawyer | Ohio

Mr. Timothy Charles James

Mr. Timothy Charles James

Tim James & his firm provide creative, efficient & effective solutions to litigation disputes.

Experience: 45 years

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About Timothy

Since 1917 the law firm of Ritter, Robinson, McCready & James, Ltd. has been providing innovative, efficient and effective legal services to insurance companies, political subdivisions, businesses of all sizes and individuals. Our focus on excellent service and positive results has produced numerous awards and acknowledgments from clients.

Our firm has been honored with the following regional and national acknowledgements:

    Super Lawyer
    Bar Register of Preeminent Law Firms
    A.M. Best Directory of Recommended Counsel
    Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell (less than 10% of attorneys ever achieve this award)
    Membership in the Litigation Counsel of America
    Awards from clients
        2009 Golden Gavel Award for Outstanding Trial Result
        2010 Top Gavel Award for Best Business Practice Partner
        2011 Golden Gavel Award for Outstanding Trial Result
        2012 Blue Ocean Award in Recognition of Value Innovation and Strategic Partnership

We understand and appreciate our clients’ legal expense concerns. Members of our firm are mindful of today’s economics. We have developed several programs to reduce the lifespan of a claim assigned to our office while still maintaining the highest level of legal services. Several of the client awards presented to our office are associated with our distinctive and cost effective representation.

The firm has extensive trial experience including cases involving complex legal theories, multiple parties and catastrophic losses. If a case cannot be resolved, we welcome the challenge of presenting an effective defense to a jury. Our lawyers work with clients to develop a defense theme and have repeatedly enjoyed the results of a cooperative effort.

Contact us now for consultation. The goal of Ritter, Robinson, McCready & James, Ltd. is to provide superior results at a reasonable fee. This allows us to maintain a long term relationship with our clients. We recognize that our practice depends upon economically healthy and well-informed clients. We also realize that legal fees and associated services can comprise the largest percentage of the claims budget. Legal fees must be reasonable and justified and should be balanced against the perceived benefits and indemnity dollars saved. We work with clients to contain litigation fees and litigation costs. We believe our hourly rates are reasonable and competitive given the complexity of issues and the expertise and skill of the attorney assigned. We also make extensive use of legal assistants in order to reduce client costs. All such services are billed at an agreed rate. There are no hidden charges. We are receptive to alternative billing arrangements. We provide estimates and budgets for the cost of legal fees and related services, at the client's request. Our firm explores alternatives to traditional discovery procedures, when appropriate, in order to reduce costs. For instance, we frequently recommend that out-of-state depositions be conducted by video conferencing to eliminate the expenses associated with travel.

Admission

Verified Ohio, Michigan & U.S. Supreme Court.

1980, 2014 & 2014.

Education

Miami University

B.A.

1977

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member American Bar Association (ABA)
  • Member Counsel on Litigation Management (CLM)
  • Member Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • Member Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA)
  • Member Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA)
  • Member Toledo Bar Association (TBA)
  • Member Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
Honors / Awards
  • Ohio Super Lawyer
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Fellow Litigation Counsel of America
  • Golden Gavel For Outstanding Trial Result
  • Golden Gavel for Outstanding Trial Result

Founded 1917

Ritter, Robinson, McCready & James, Ltd. Highlights

Insurance, Litigation, Government, Accident & Injury, Insurance Defense

Firm Size: Seven attorneys.
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English & Spanish