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James E. Arnold represents clients in Columbus, Ohio across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

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About James E. Arnold

James E. Arnold is recognized as one of Ohio's top trial lawyers. He was recognized by Best Lawyers as Central Ohio's "Securities Litigation Lawyer of the Year" in 2012, as the "Bet-The-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year" in 2013, 2016, 2021, 2024 and 2026, and as the "Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer of the Year" in 2014. Since 2001 he has consistently been recognized by Best Lawyers in multiple fields, including bet-the-company, personal injury (plaintiffs and defense), commercial, intellectual property and securities litigation.

In 2012 and 2014 Mr. Arnold was selected by Ohio Super Lawyers as the top rated lawyer in the state. He has been honored by Ohio Super Lawyers for the last 10 consecutive years, always in the top 10.

Mr. Arnold was inducted as a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2005. Induction is by invitation only and is limited to the top 1% of trial lawyers of any state. In 2016 he was inducted as a fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, whose ranks are limited to the top 500 lawyers in the country below the age of 70.

Credentials

Education

  • Capital University

    J.D. · 1987

  • The Ohio State University

    — · 1979

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Ohio, Ohio

    ACTIVE

  • Ohio, U.S. District

    ACTIVE

  • Ohio, U.S. District

    ACTIVE

  • Ohio, U.S. Court of

    ACTIVE

  • Ohio, U.S. Supreme C

    ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Columbus (OH)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Columbus (OH)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Columbus (OH)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Columbus (OH)

    2016

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Intellectual Property, Columbus (OH)

    2014

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation, Columbus (OH)

    2013

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Securities, Columbus (OH)

    2012

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Fraud

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Plaintiffs' Class Action

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Best in the U.S. (Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — 500 Leading Plaintiffs’ Lawyers in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — AV 5.0 Preeminent rating Martindale Hubble

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 10: 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 5: 2017 Columbus Super Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Ohio Super Lawyers Top lists 2000-2018

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Columbus’ Top 10 Lawyers

    2026

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Arnold & Clifford LLC

115 West Main Street, Suite 400

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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  • What areas of law does James E. Arnold practice?

    James E. Arnold focuses on Business, IP, Litigation, Personal Injury, and Trusts.

  • Where is James E. Arnold located?

    James E. Arnold primarily serves clients in Columbus, Ohio, with an office at 115 West Main Street, Suite 400.

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