Jim is a shareholder of the firm and has more than 42 years of experience representing injured clients and the families and estates of deceased persons killed due to the negligence of individuals or corporations.
When a person or their loved one experiences a serious injury or death due to an accident, the aftermath can be devastating. Many people can be angry, fearful, frustrated, and confused about the complex insurance, legal, and medical issues and how their family’s financial needs will be met. Jim understands this is a highly emotional time and while being compassionate, he will vigorously represent his clients to ensure that responsible individuals and companies are held accountable. Each client receives professional service with personal attention and timely communication.
Jim’s practice is limited to representing injured individuals and the estates of deceased victims of negligent acts, product liability, negligence, insurance law, and wrongful death matters.
Contact
- Phone – 937-223-1130
- Fax – 937-223-0339
- Email – jkelleher@pselaw.com
Administrative Assistant: Arianah Maschmeier
- Email – amaschmeier@pselaw.com
Education
J.D., University of Dayton School of Law, 1979
B.A., University of Dayton, 1972
Military
Lieut. Col., U.S. Army, retired
Bar Admissions
United States Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1999
Ohio Supreme Court, 1979
Federal District Court, 1979
Additional
NFL Owner – Green Bay Packers
Awards & Recognition
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review AV – Top Rating
Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Dayton School of Law (2010)
Dayton Bar Association Foundation Fellow 2008–2016; 2020-2021
Ohio Super Lawyers/Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law
AVVO 10.0 Top Rated Lawyer
Professional & Community Activities
Adjunct Professor, University of Dayton School of Law: Civil Trial Practice, 2007-2020; Products Liability Law (1987-2007)
Ohio Association for Justice
Miami Valley Trial Lawyers Association, Past President & Current Trustee
Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, Trustee (2017-2019)
Dayton Lawyers Club: President, 2013-2015; Trustee; Member (2008-current)
Dayton Bar Association: Diversity Issue Committee, Past Chair; Certified Grievance Committee, Past Chair and 35-year member; Carl Kessler Inn of Court, Past President
Pro Bono Wills and Estate documents for Veterans at VA (2016-2019)
Ohio State Bar Association: Litigation Section, Pro Bono Statewide Task Force member
Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, Past President & Trustee
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, Past Chair & Trustee (2004-2013)
Artemis Center for Prevention of Domestic Violence, Trustee/Vice Chair, (2010-2013)
Catholic Social Services, Past President and Trustee
Pro Bono representation of 9/11 family of deceased victim
Pro Bono representation of family of deceased victim of Dayton Oregon District Shooting in 2019
2008 and 2010 Ohio Democratic Party Obama Election Day Litigation Counsel
