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James
P.
Fleisher
Practice Areas
- Medical Malpractice (Defense) 60%
- White Collar Criminal Defense (Federal) 25%
- Criminal Defense 10%
- Military Law and Security Clearance Adjudications 5%
Biography
Jim Fleisher's litigation practice focuses on medical malpractice defense on behalf of physicians, nurses, and other medical care providers. For the past 30 years, he has also practiced in the field of white collar criminal defense, and has represented white collar defendants in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. These practices have led to significant courtroom experience in a variety of state and federal courts.
Mr. Fleisher is an experienced civil attorney as well. He has successfully represented clients in matters brought by the SEC, FINRA and the NASD, has defended attorneys and physicians in professional liability actions, and has participated in private arbitrations and mediations in civil cases. He has also represented various financial and insurance professionals in matters before state licensing authorities.
Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
- J.D. - 1992
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
- B.A. - 1989
- Major: Government and International Studies
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1997
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2004
- U. S. Court of Military Appeals, 1993
Honors
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Best Lawyers' Lawyer of the Year (White Collar Criminal Defense) (2015, 2017, 2021, 2023, 2026)
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America (2012 - present)
- Ohio Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America
Classes & Seminars
- Guest Lecturer, University of Dayton School of Law
Pro-Bono Activities
- Special Assistant United States Attorney, 1998 to 2015
- Lifetime Fellow - Ohio State Bar Association, 2005 to 2026
Past Positions
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Captain, 1993 to 1997
- Northern District of Florida, Special Assistant United States Attorney, 1993 to 1995
Languages
- English
Current Employment Positions
- Partner
Professional Associations
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
- Member, Dayton Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association (Dayton Chapter), President, 2003 to 2006
- Local Rules Committee for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Member, 2017 to 2021