James M. Schottenstein

James M. Schottenstein is president of Schottenstein Legal Services Co., LPA in Columbus, Ohio. His practice includes employment law, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, business transactions, commercial contracts, business litigation, commercial real estate, and estate and wealth planning. Schottenstein helps clients with legal issues affecting business operations, workplace relationships, contracts, and commercial interests. His broad practice allows him to address employment concerns alongside related business and transactional matters.

Schottenstein earned a B.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin in 1969 and a J.D. from The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law in 1972. He later received an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1974. His combined business, legal, and tax education provides a strong foundation for advising on employment matters, business transactions, commercial agreements, and wealth planning issues.

Schottenstein began his public-service legal experience as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Ohio in 1973 and later served as Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General from 1976 to 1982. Over his career, he has handled matters involving employment contracts, discrimination, harassment, business formation, commercial agreements, litigation, and real estate transactions. He is admitted in Ohio and Florida and has also practiced before federal courts and the U.S. Tax Court.

James M. Schottenstein has maintained a long legal career spanning employment, business, real estate, tax-related, and estate planning matters. His professional affiliations include the Columbus Bar Association’s Employment Law Committee, the Ohio State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and The Florida Bar. Schottenstein’s experience across both public service and private practice supports a practical approach to helping clients evaluate legal risks, resolve disputes, structure agreements, and address workplace and business concerns.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, Schottenstein Legal Services Co., LPA
• Member, Columbus Bar Association, Employment Law Committee
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Ohio
• Florida

Education

• New York University School of Law
  LLM in Taxation
• The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin
  Bachelor of Business Administration

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