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Our attorneys draw upon their diverse backgrounds to provide strategic and creative solutions to complex legal problems. Our diversity includes backgrounds in engineering and business to political science, education, mathematics, insurance and journalism. As trial lawyers, we have nearly 100 years of combined legal experience. We thoroughly analyze each and every detail to craft solid legal strategies that are aimed at results - while remaining well-grounded in the law. Our attention to detail has helped not only to achieve results, but also to shape and define the law.

James A. Hamilton
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Practice Areas:
- Businesss
- Non Compete Agreements
- Foreclosures
- Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
Biography
Prior to joining Phillips Law Firm, Inc., James spent two years as a judicial law clerk at the Ohio First District Court of Appeals. While at the court, James handled cases in a variety of practice areas, including commercial non-competition agreements, foreclosure, wrongful death, parental rights, and criminal law. James's time at the court gave him significant experience in legal research and writing, as well as providing insights into how appellate cases are handled and decided.
Prior to attending law school, James worked for the U.S. Department of Defense in the cybersecurity field for more than 16 years. When he's not working on behalf of law clients, James enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, playing board games, and enjoying amateur radio.
James is originally from the Dayton suburb of Miamisburg. James excited to now practice law in Cincinnati after spending more than 20 years in the Washington, D.C., area. He earned his law degree from the University of Maryland Carey School of Law and his B.S. in Science, Technology, and International Affairs from Georgetown University.
Education
- University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
- J.D.
- Georgetown University
- B.S.
- Major: Science, Technology, and International Affairs
Bar Admissions
- Ohio