Attorney James Thieman

James L. Thieman

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Jim focuses primarily on business and civil litigation.

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Practice Areas

Education & Certifications

Jim graduated with his bachelor’s of science degree from The Ohio State University.

Jim graduated with his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law.

Bar Admissions

1980 – Ohio
1981 – Indiana
1986 – Northern District of Ohio
1986 – Southern District of Ohio
1995 – Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Experience

Jim began his legal career as a Captain in the United States Army JAG Corps. In his five years on active duty, he served as prosecutor and defense counsel in courts martial, gaining extensive experience in trial practice, as well as in the defense of the United States in claims asserted against it. He left active duty to join FGKS Law and has been engaged in civil trial practice ever since. Jim represents clients in state and federal courts across Ohio, both trial and appellate. He is particularly familiar with the bench and bar in courts in west central Ohio and regularly serves as lead or co-counsel in those courts. He has tried over 100 jury trials.

Jim appears on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants in nearly equal measure. His practice areas include commercial, injury, insurance, probate, and employment litigation. He is admitted to practice for Ohio and Indiana, the United States District Courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio and the Northern District of Indiana, and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Community Leadership

Shelby County United Way
Jim served as a past president and annual campaign chair of the Shelby County United Way.

Sidney Shelby County Chamber of Commerce
Jim has been actively involved with the Sidney Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.

Piqua Country Club
Jim is a member of the Piqua Country Club.

Holy Angels Church
Jim is an active member of Holy Angels Church.