As investors increasingly leverage Section 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes, nuanced scenarios involving interest income on exchange proceeds require careful analysis. A critical but often overlooked aspect arises when interest earned on funds held by a...
OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE
James Scherer is an associate attorney in KJK’s Real Estate and Corporate practice groups, with a particular emphasis on commercial sales, acquisitions, and leasing. Jim brings a meticulous and client-centered approach to navigating complex real estate transactions, ensuring successful outcomes for landlords, tenants, developers, and property owners.
A proud graduate of Cleveland State University College of Law, Jim earned a Juris Doctor in 2021 and served as an Articles Editor for the Cleveland State Law Review from 2020-2021. Jim also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cleveland State University, enhancing his ability to understand and empathize with unique client needs and provide tailored legal solutions.
Jim has played an integral role in transformative real estate projects across Cleveland, including the acquisition and historic redevelopment of properties in the Superior Arts District and Ohio City. He has extensive experience handling intricate transactions such as 1031 exchanges, equity-transfer purchases, and the acquisition, leasing, and restructuring of retail shopping centers.
Outside the office, Jim is passionate about exploring America’s urban and natural landscapes by rail, and has completed all but one long-distance Amtrak route in the United States.
Representative Experience
AWARDS
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Stream for a Cause
- Board Member, 2021– 2022
- Cleveland State Law Review
- Articles Editor, 2019 – 2021
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
- “Changing the Rule that Changes Nothing: Protecting Evicted Tenants by Amending Cleveland Housing Court Rule 6.13,” Cleveland State Law Review, April 27, 2021
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
- Cleveland State University College of Law, J.D., 2021, magna cum laude
- Cleveland State University, B.A., Psychology, 2016, magna cum laude