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18 W. 9th Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
P: 513.579.0080
F: 513.579.0222

Biography

As a Partner at Rolfes Henry, James Birch combines legal expertise with real-world experience. He has served as a Director on the Boards of various companies, and as legal counsel for numerous businesses, ranging from car dealerships to staffing agencies. He assists clients in finding cost-effective legal solutions tailored to their needs, and has represented individuals and businesses in litigating contract disputes, settling employment conflicts, and collecting overdue debts. James also provides legal advice to corporate clients regarding statutory and administrative compliance, the drafting of business documents, and navigating Human Resources issues.

Additionally, James has achieved designation as a Certified Claims Professional in Workers’ Compensation from CLM. James combines that specialization with his experience to provide a competitive advantage for small businesses and third-party administrators in workers’ compensation defense matters. His insurance practice also includes commercial property and casualty defense. And, as a former school principal, James also has a keen insight into how best to represent schools and non-profit organizations, which he has done throughout Ohio.

James earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies in 1999, and his Juris Doctor in 2002, both from Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of the Ohio Bar and lives in Cincinnati with his wife and six children.

EDUCATION

NSU Shepard Broad College of Law, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Juris Doctor, 2002

Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, 1999

STATE COURTS:

  • State of Ohio

Publications

  • “CLM Leading Out Loud – Workers’ Compensation,” (2021), published in CLM Magazine
  • “Advocacy: The Benefit for Non-Profit Organizations,” SelfInformed, National Association of the Self Employed, (2016)
  • “Maximizing the Adaptive Learning Technology Experience,” Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, Volume 16(4); Co-Authored with Forsyth, B., Deel, G., Brauer, T., Kimble, C. (2016)
  • “Leadership and Ethical Decision Making,” Words of Wisdom, LLC. (ISBN 10: 1934920347); Co-Authored with L., Kimble, C., Smith, R., Whitaker, G. (2015)

Presentations

  • “Hands on Mock Trial,” (2017), presented at Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Charlotte, North Carolina

Professional Certifications

  • Certified Claims Professional (CCP)

Community Involvement

  • Faith & Honor Endowment, Board Member, (2013 – present)
  • Ohio Knights Baseball Program, Administrator and Coach (2016 – present)
  • Immaculate Conception Academy, Varsity Baseball Coach (2016 – present)

Memberships

  • Cincinnati Bar Association
  • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)