James D. Curphey - Columbus, OH

James D. Curphey: The Litigator's Litigator

James D. Curphey, known to his colleagues and clients as Jim, is a preeminent trial lawyer and partner at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP in Columbus, Ohio. With over 40 years of experience, Jim Curphey has earned a reputation as one of the most skilled business litigators in the Midwest. He operates out of the firm's headquarters in the Huntington Center, handling high-stakes disputes that often involve the very survival of a company. A Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, Jim is the attorney other lawyers call when the case must be won.

Mastering Complex Disputes

Jim Curphey's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, with a specific emphasis on intellectual property and corporate governance. He has served as first-chair trial counsel in numerous cases involving corporate dissolution, mergers, and patent disputes.

• Business Litigation: resolving shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and post-acquisition conflicts.
• Intellectual Property: Litigating patent, trademark, and trade secret cases in federal courts.
• E-Discovery: Leading the firm's electronic discovery practice to manage massive data in litigation.
• Arbitration: Serving as an active arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

A Legacy of Excellence

Jim has been named ”Lawyer of the Year” in Columbus five times by The Best Lawyers in America for various litigation categories. He is consistently ranked among the top attorneys in the state by Super Lawyers. Whether teaching trial tactics to other lawyers or representing a client in court, Jim Curphey brings unmatched skill and preparation to the table. If you need to find an attorney for a critical business dispute, James D. Curphey is the definitive choice.