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James J. Scherer
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James J. Scherer

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OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE

James Scherer is an attorney in KJK’s Real Estate and Corporate practice groups who assists clients with complex transactions, litigation and compliance matters, providing them with insight and analysis of evolving legal issues.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Cleveland State University and earned his Juris Doctorate from Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. While at C|M|Law, he served as Articles Editor for Cleveland State Law Review.

A life-long Clevelander, Jim is a first-generation college – and law school – graduate. In his free time, Jim enjoys traveling to new places and connecting with people. He is a devoted supporter of the arts in Cleveland and a longtime Playhouse Square season ticket holder. Jim is in the process of achieving his goal seeing America from every long-distance Amtrak route, with eight down and four to go so far.

Representative Experience
AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Professional Affiliations

  • Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
  • Ohio State Bar Association
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
  • Ohio
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
  • Stream for a Cause
    • Board Member, 2021– 2022
  • Cleveland State Law Review
    • Articles Editor, 2019 – 2021
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

PRACTICE AREAS

EDUCATION

  • Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 2021, magna cum laude
  • Cleveland State University, B.A., Psychology, 2016, magna cum laude

RECENT KJK INSIGHTS

Ohio’s Recent Code Changes Promote Building Safety and Performance

Ohio’s Recent Code Changes Promote Building Safety and Performance

Ohio recently joined the majority of states – and many nations – in adopting the International Plumbing, Building, and Mechanical Codes (IPC®, IBC®, and IMC®) in March 2024. These codes are part of the International Codes (I-Codes®) published by the International Code...

Cuyahoga County Launches Sexennial Property Reappraisal

Cuyahoga County Launches Sexennial Property Reappraisal

Starting this month, Cuyahoga County (the County) begins the daunting task of reappraising every property in the County for the sexennial reappraisal due to be completed in 2024. As required by state law, every county in Ohio is required to periodically update or...

“Residents First” Proposal Introduced to Cleveland City Council

“Residents First” Proposal Introduced to Cleveland City Council

This month, a proposal dubbed the “Residents First Legislative Package” (the “Proposal”) was introduced to Cleveland City Council. The Proposal is aimed at combatting vacant and dilapidated buildings in the City of Cleveland as well as enforcing stricter upkeep of...

“I have a passion for helping individuals succeed and overcome obstacles. The legal profession offers an opportunity to make a real, tangible difference in people’s lives.”

James J. Scherer
Associate