James N. "Jim" Kline
Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry Co. LPA
Recognized since 2021
Cleveland, Ohio
Practice Areas
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
With over 30 years of experience, Jim litigates negligence, product liability, toxic tort, employer intentional tort, insurance, commercial, and construction related claims in federal and state trial courts, as well as state appellate court. His liability defense concentration includes personal injury, property damage, construction defects, product liability, and general litigation. Jim has achieved the highest ranking, AV Preeminent®, from Martindale-Hubbell® and has been listed as an Ohio Super Lawyer. Jim’s clients range from insurers, manufacturers, suppliers, contractors,retailers, restaurants, premises owners, non-profits, and municipalities.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: jkline@bspplaw.com
- Direct Phone Number: 216-875-2073
- Phone Number: 216-875-2767
- Lawyer Page: https://www.bspplaw.com/team-members/james-n-kline
Location
- 1300 East Ninth Street, Suite 1950
Cleveland, OH 44114
Languages
- English
Education
- The Ohio State University, Juris Doctor, graduated 1984
- University of Michigan, A.B. in Economics and Honors in English, graduated 1981
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 1984
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Bonezzi Switzer Polito & Perry Co. LPA
Headquarters:
Cleveland, Ohio
8 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Awards:
- AV Preeminent rating with Martindale-Hubbell
- Ohio Super Lawyer, 2024
- Best Lawyers in America, 2024
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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