James S. Simon

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James S. Simon: Attorney with Amer Cunningham Co., L.P.A.
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Biography

James S. Simon, J.D., magna cum laude, is a seasoned attorney specializing in real estate, business, and government law. As partner at Amer-Cunningham Co., LPA, he offers comprehensive expertise in nonprofit law and extensive civic engagement, reflecting a commitment to excellence in legal practice and community leadership.

Areas of Practice (9)

  • Business & Commercial
  • Business Organizations
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Education
  • Government Agencies & Programs
  • Land Use & Zoning
  • Real Estate
  • State, Local & Municipal Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont, B.A., 1997
Law School Attended:
The University of Akron School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2000
Year of First Admission:
2000
Admission:
2000, Ohio; 2002, U.S. Tax Court
Memberships:

Professional & Civic Involvement

•Elected Delegate from Ohio's 13th Congressional District: 2016 Republican National Convention Committee
•Elected Member: 2016 Republican National Convention's Permanent Organization Committee
•Member: Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution and Canons of General Convention of The Episcopal Church
•Board of Directors: The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
•Board of Trustees: Bennington College
•Chair: Finance Committee
•Member: Executive and Finance Committees
•Past Chair: External Relations and Development Committee
•Board of Directors: Ideastream
•Member: Church of Our Saviour, Episcopal
•Chair: Stewardship Committee
•Member: Vestry
•Member: Leadership Akron, Class XXV

Past Affiliations
•Past Vice Chair: Standing Commission on Constitution & Canons of the General Convention of the Episcopal Church
•Past Member, Board of Directors: Autism Family Foundation of Northeast Ohio
•Chair, Governance Committee: Autism Family Foundation of Northeast Ohio
•Past Member, Board of Directors: The Civic Commons
•Past Member, Board of Directors: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation, Inc.
•Past Member, Secretary and President: Episcopal Diocese of Ohio - Standing Committee
•Past Member, Board of Trustees: United Disability Services
•Past Chair: United Disability Services Basketball Gala
•Past Co-Chair: United Disability Services Basketball Gala
•Past Member, Board of Directors: Plexus

Associations
•Member: Akron Bar Association
•Member: Ohio State Bar Association

Birth Information:
Akron, Ohio, September 13, 1975
ISLN:
915274770

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (20 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 08/08/11 in Real Estate

    James Simon is an outstanding lawyer and enjoys a great reputation in a sophisticated real estate transactions. I highly endorse Jim!!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/30/11 in Trial Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/11 in Real Estate

    I have worked with Jim on a number of projects and found him to be knowledgeable, able, a very good communicator and highly ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 07/21/11 in Business Formation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 07/21/11 in Real Estate

    James (Jim) Simon has done a considerable amount of legal work for AMHA with execellent results and, importantly, communication. Therefore, I feel comfortable and confident in giving him the highest marks in both competence and professionalism.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/11 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/21/11 in Commercial Finance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 06/01/09 in Commercial Real Estate Finance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 05/31/09 in Nonprofit Corporations

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 05/30/09 in Business Law

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