Larry H. James, Esq.
General Counsel, National Fraternal Order of Police
| Law Firm: | Crabbe, Brown & James 500 South Front Street, Suite 1200 Columbus, OH 43215 Since 1981 |
| Telephone: | (614) 229-4567 |
| Fax: | (614) 229-4559 |
| E-Mail Address: | Ljames@CBJLawyers.com |
| Cell: | (614) 581-1125 |
Areas of Practice: Civil Rights and General Litigation; Legal Malpractice and Discipline; Labor/Employment; Products Liability; Public Contracts; Environmental Litigation; School and Zoning Law.
Licenses: All Courts in the State of Ohio and Federal Courts; Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court.
Education: Wittenberg University (B.A., 1974), Political Science; Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (C.S.U., 1974-77).
Honors: Elyria High School Hall of Fame Inductee (2005), Recognized as Outstanding Lawyer in Ohio by Blue Ribbon Pannel of Lawyers (2005), Columbus Housing Partnership's Bringing People Home Award (2001), Ohio Lawyers Weekly Lawyer of the Year (2000), The Carter G. Woodson Award from The Defense Federal Community (2001), Award of Leadership from New Leaders Columbus (2001), Citation of Leadership from both the Columbus City Council and Mayor Michael Coleman (2001), Distinguished Service Award, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Performing and Cultural Arts (1994), Builder of the Dream Award, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Performing and Cultural Arts (1996), Circle of Excellence, National Urban Bankers (1996), President's Citation from the Ohio State University for Leadership (1991), Award of Leadership, Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Performing and Cultural Arts Board of Trustees (1990), Award of Merit, Columbus Urban League (1989), Columbus Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Citizens (1985), Columbus Bar Association Community Service Award (1984).
Professional Background: 1995 Delegate to the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference; Member of the Advisory Committee on Local Rules for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (1990-92 and 2003-05); Council of Delegates, Ohio State Bar Association (1982-85); Columbus Bar Association (CBA); Long Range Planning Committee CBA (1982-85); Ethics Committee CBA (1979-83); Chairperson, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee CBA (1981-83); President, Robert B. Elliott Law Club (1982-83); Vice President, Robert B. Elliott Law Club (1980-81).
Significant Professional Experience: General Counsel for the National Fraternal Order of Police (2001-Present); Hearing Examiner for the State of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (1992-present); Columbus Museum of Art (1992-2002); Ohio Public Defender Commission (1994-96); Greater Columbus Convention & Visitor's Bureau Board of Trustees (1992-96); Rickenbacker Port Authority (1992-96); Safety Director for the Department of Public Safety, City of Columbus, Ohio (1990-92, on leave from law firm); Assistant City Attorney for the City of Cleveland, Ohio (1977-78); Columbus Zoo Board of Trustees (1992-95); Ohio Supreme Court's Board of Bar Examiners (1989-92); Chairman of the Ohio Elections Commission (1984-89).